7138 Lyell Highway, Ouse TAS 7140

Within 100 kilometres from the markets and restaurants of the Hobart waterfront is the historic C1842 sandstone homestead of "Leintwardine", nestling amongst the productive dairies, vineyards, cherry and cropping farm lands of the Derwent River Valley. "Leintwardine" offers peace, privacy and a privileged lifestyle which could include a busy bed and breakfast farm stays business, in either of the homestead or nearby shearers quarters. Or just be a safe haven, far away from big cities with only the morning sun and birdlife in the gardens to disturb you each morning.

The still very functional out buildings and stock yard infrastructure includes a 2 bedroom care takers cottage to support the holding. WIFI broadband to the area has been upgraded in recent times to now provide an excellent service.

Perfectly located to capture the rapidly expanding tourist trade to the iconic Tasmanian Central Highlands trout fishing experiences, celebrated 'Pump House Point' Retreat and en route the west coast tourist hub of Strahan and Gordon River Wilderness Cruises experiences - "Leintwardine" is another visitor experience waiting discovery. Named by early settlers for their village in Herefordshire in England, heritage listed 7138 Lyell Highway was an initial grant of 2,560 acres dating to 1828, which has over 192 years sustained a succession of hard working and respected farming families, including the current vendors family for the past 153 years. The gracious 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom sandstone Georgian homestead of almost 40 squares is reached via a driveway lined with mature age oak trees and overviews the surrounding country from a prominent north east aspect location. Drawing domestic and stock water from nearby Ouse River, the residence boasts a magnificent English garden, resplendent among 100 year old deciduous trees providing shelter from the summer heat before filtered sunlight warms the cooler months, once the blaze of autumn colours has passed. A private tennis court and in-ground pool is the perfect setting for entertaining guests, family and friends and the nearby arboretum provides a peaceful place of great beauty for quiet times and reflection. Typical for a house of this era, the spacious homestead has expanded to include growing families as the enterprise prospered with extensions and upgrades over the years. Yet none of the welcoming charm of a country home has been lost. Grand fireplaces are still operational, a toasty wood combustion heater in the family room keeps the home warm and welcoming in the colder months and electric heating elsewhere with an off peak tariff is another feature of the property. Flag stone floors blend with stone terraces, spacious formal dining and lounge areas. Virginia creeper clad exterior walls add to the English character of the "Leintwardine" experience and raised vegetable beds sit among established fruit trees in a house garden, planned and designed to sustain the residents. "Leintwardine" records indicate the last time the current homestead portion of the property changed hands was in 1867. Knight Frank is privileged to offer the property, infrastructure and chattels for sale by private treaty, with inspections by appointment.

We welcome your further interest in this opportunity to acquire an historic and unique Tasmanian rural holding.