Set on just over half an acre (2555m²) across from the beautiful Huon River, this much-loved 1967 home offers a great blend of space, practicality, and an idyllic country lifestyle. Grow your own produce, work on a project in the workshop, potter about in the gorgeous established garden and then enjoy time sitting back on the deck and overlooking your own yacht moored right out in front.
The property is thoughtfully laid out and great for self-sufficient living, further enhanced with the 6.5kW solar system that will cut your power bills and a rainwater tank providing free water as well as the practical town water supply. The gardens are well established with many areas to wander through and discover. Up the back is the vegetable patch, fruit trees, berries and a small fenced paddock at the rear that’s ideal for a few sheep and chickens. A conservatory and potting shed make it easy to start seedlings or enjoy your gardening year-round.
As you arrive at the property, the driveway invites you up through the garden to a parking area in front of the original garage/workshop and a super practical extra high garage is ideal to accommodate a caravan, motorhome or large boat — a huge bonus if you like to travel and tinker when home. Behind is plenty of extra storage.
The home itself is a classic solid 1960s construction, welcoming and full of country charm. As you step inside, the large picture windows bring in plenty of natural light and perfectly frame the garden and water views. The main lounge, dining and kitchen all seamlessly interconnect creating open and practical living spaces to suit your needs. This opens out to the covered deck, the ideal spot to watch the world go by. Out the back there is another covered entertaining area well sheltered and also very charming.
Inside, you’ll be kept warm, with a cosy wood heater centrally located that adds both warmth and creates a lovely atmosphere. The kitchen has Tasmanian Oak cabinetry and provides generous storage and space for everyone to help out at meal times. There are currently two lounge areas to enjoy, the family lounge and the formal lounge, all benefiting from the vistas.
There are four possible bedrooms, including a master again with lovely water views and good built-in storage. 2 more spare bedrooms all share the central bathroom, that includes a spa. The rear bedroom provides a good separate area with a second bathroom making it ideal for guests on longer stays. This leads out through the laundry to the rear covered entertaining. At the front of the home under the house, a clever use of the space has created room for the cider or wine cellar, currently a fun snug.
Right up the back corner of the property, another escape spot exists in the form of a cute caravan with a view over the whole property and the River. The kids will just love camping out here. A cover will protect it for the future and shelter for the ride-on mower. This back area is great for a few animals if you wanted an alpaca or two or a couple of sheep. It is amazing what fits on half and acre when so well thought through.
If you love being on the water, and would appreciate the convenience of having a mooring right out the front, the current owners have just that available should that be of interest… with the option to include a 10-metre yacht too. The local boat ramp, the marina and local park known as Shipwright’s Point are just a short walk away, making it easy to get out and enjoy the river whenever you like. Otherwise directly across the road is easy access to the water for a dinghy or kayaks, adding to the appeal of this location.
Just five minutes down the road is Geeveston for everyday essentials and great eateries and even a wine bar. Back the other way is the riverside, historic town of Franklin with more choices for eateries and then Huonville, the main hub of the Huon Valley with all your larger town shops and services including Woolies supermarket, just 15 minutes by car. Hobart is around 45 minutes.
Please contact us for further information or to arrange a private viewing.
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