44 Main Road, Tunbridge TAS 7120

All written offer to be presented to the listing agent by Friday 30th April 2021 at 12pm. The vendor reserves the right to an accept offer prior to the closing date.

Known among the local residents of Tunbridge as 'The Black Hut', this historic Midlands cottage is an ideal restoration project.
'The Black Hut' was occupied for many years by a stockman named Smith who worked on nearby Ballochmyle estate in the late 1800s. Smith had an evil reputation of having been associated with the bushrangers who often frequented the neighbourhood. Although never proven, 'The Black Hut' was considered a haven where the marauders could spend hours of leisure in safety while enjoying the hospitality of their host, Smith.

The cottage is an example of an early settler's cottage which were commonly seen and used as accommodation farmhands throughout the Midlands pre 1900s. The cottage features split timber walls and dual 'cooking' fireplaces.

Set upon a large 5607 sqm (1.38 acre) fully fenced block with two timber lock-up shed; ideal storage of building materials during the renovations. The property has access from Scott Street at the rear of the property and established pine trees along the northern side of the property. The property is connected to town water.

Located along the Midland Highway, Tunbridge (originally known as Tunbridge Wells after the famous English spa town) is a historic village which only 15 minutes' drive south to the Southern Midlands hub Oatlands or a similar distance north to Campbell Town and only 10 minutes to the historic Ross. Set on the banks of the Blackman River, the township is bypassed by the main Midland Highway, giving its tranquil charm well removed from the urgency of the highway. Tunbridge feature a Community Club which is within walking distance of this address and a number community events are conducted within the village at the local Town Hall. Drive-by postal and basic grocery items can be delivery by Australia Post which provides the services from Oatlands. Tunbridge is a little over an hour's drive to the major centres of Launceston or Hobart.

Are you up for the challenge? If so, 'The Black Hut' at 44 Main Road Tunbridge is awaiting your inspection.

Council Rates: $TBA p/y approx. Southern Midlands Council.
Year Built: 1867
Land Size: 0.5607Ha (1.38 acre) approx.
Building Size: 61 m2 (6.56 squares) approx.
Roof Materials: Galvanised Iron.
Wall Material: Weatherboard
Zoning: 10.0 General Residential.
Council: Southern Midlands Council.
Rental Estimate: $TBA per week.