483 New Road, Franklin TAS 7113

This property is best described as an extremely private hideaway up in the hills of Franklin. This is your private oasis within a 6 acre bush setting (2.508ha). There is a large cleared area ideal for capturing plenty of sun. The home is modest in size, but huge on comfort. The walls, floor and ceiling are all insulated and even includes double glazed windows. Open plan living with 2 bedrooms and a combined bathroom and laundry. Additional to this is the artist's studio which overlooks a pond and has tranquil views over gum trees and ferns. This is a setting that is sure to inspire creativity.

Wildlife here is prolific. From wallabies and wombats to quolls and bandicoots and the potential of Tassie devils. From little blue wrens and scarlet breasted robins to black cockatoos and huge wedge tailed eagles. This is a nature lover's paradise within a well maintained environment. The artist studio is very appealing with its verandah spanning the full length and overhanging into the pond. Sitting back here of an afternoon you will enjoy the flickering light dancing on the verandah's underside as it bounces off the water with the twitter of birds and the rustle of leaves in the breeze.

Down the hill, Franklin is only 5 minutes away and provides a wonderful community spirit within a very special riverside historic township. Here there are many activities to get involved with including the thriving Palais Theatre that is managed and enjoyed by the community. The home of the internationally acclaimed Wooden Boat School is also in Franklin with a large member following through the Living Boat Trust which incorporates all things boats and the river. When you want some private time, this property allows you to pop up the hill and get just that. Complete seclusion within a very tranquil environment.

Progressing forwards every year, Franklin has some projects planned that will continue to add appeal to this already great village. A small waterfront development will incorporate more boat building activities, as well as a micro brewery and some accommodation. There are restaurants and cafes in town as well as a couple of gift shops and an Antique dealer in one of Franklin's majestic last century buildings. The hub of the Huon Valley is only 15 minutes up-river by car and the Hobart CBD is a picturesque 45 minute drive away. Please contact me for further information and to arrange a private viewing of this well hidden property.