5990 Arthur Highway, Taranna TAS 7180

Surrounded by distilleries and vineyards, the acclaimed Three Capes coastal walks and Port Arthur, Brooklands, a charming 120 year-old five-bedroom homestead with 12 feet ceilings, a David Austin rose garden, permanent stream and a yacht mooring, offers an idyllic country lifestyle.

The 1.4 ha property includes a pony paddock, double garage and large storage shed.
Originally built in the 1890s Brooklands is a typical rambling farmhouse with hedge-lined graveled pathways and extensive lawns under beautiful shady trees. Construction is weatherboard with timber window frames and galvanised iron roof. Internal linings are timber and plasterboard and the timber floor is either carpeted or polished floor boards.

Recent upgrades include a celery top pine kitchen with Belling induction cooker and a new bathroom with floor heating. A wood fired heater and two open fireplaces supplement electric heating throughout.

The residence is large and perfect for family occupation. However, the ideal location in the centre of the Tasman Peninsula lends itself to development as an accommodation hub for a multi-day Three Capes coast walking experience or as a B&B accommodation facility - either for a live-in couple or for the whole premises to be converted for tourism use.

The property is situated in the seaside township of Taranna, about 1 hour (85 km) south east of Hobart and 10 km from Port Arthur Historic Site - Tasmania's No. 1 tourist attraction. It is centrally located not only to the Three Capes trails, but also Tasman National Park, the famed Shipstern Bluff surfing break, numerous beaches and spectacular coastal formations such as the Tessellated Pavement and Tasman Arch.

Nearby Norfolk Bay, where the yacht mooring is located, is a great sailing water while the coast at Eaglehawk Neck is a renowned deep water game fishing destination.