843 Glen Huon Road, Glen Huon TAS 7109

Built in 1922 by a prominent apple orchardist descended from a Portuguese Sailor, this stately home was designed by renowned architect of the time, JW Short of Sandy Bay. It is the history that you will love to discover, along with the joy of becoming the next custodian of such a distinguished property within the beautiful Huon Valley. The Federation & California Bungalow inspiration in both exterior and interior design with many Art Nouveau details provide delicacy of ornamentation in contrast to the solidity due to the striking and rare, red brick tuck-pointed construction. Totally unique is the buttressed verandah with arches that welcome you in, complemented beautifully with the asymmetrical placement of bay windows on the front and side. This is truly one of its kind.

Positioned in the heart of the peaceful hamlet of Glen Huon, the home is completely secluded behind its glorious garden setting totalling 3022m2. A large hedge provides separation from the community hall on one side as you are led through the gates up the driveway on the other. Instantly impressive are the two century-old Canary Island Palms that tower over the front yard, perfectly framing the formal section of the Mediterranean inspired garden which has a tiled fountain as its centrepiece. From here the driveway continues past the home to a practical rear gravel parking courtyard and separate double garage and an original outbuilding ideal for storage and potting shed.

Upon entering the home, the 3m ceilings create a grandness that is further enhanced by incredibly decorative pressed-tin in 3 different areas. The period features throughout are beautifully preserved and were reinstated to an exceptional condition by the second owners of the home in 1989. Since ownership from 1999, the current owners have meticulously maintained the home and introduced modern features over the last 25 years, ensuring the home is both original in all respects of its historical significance, whilst incorporating comforts of modern day living.

The elegant lead-light stained glass around the front door sets the tone as you step inside the home. The stately foyer and hall featuring graceful fretwork, wide skirting boards, and picture rails are illuminated from a skylight and three exceptional and original Arts and Crafts lead-light hanging lamps. It is the amazing condition of the historic beauty of this home that makes it extra special. Throughout, the gorgeous timber work is crafted from Tasmanian Oak, Oregon, King Billy and Huon Pine.

There are 2 grand living areas ,each with their own spectacular bay windows. Both have fireplaces and spectacular pressed-tin ceilings. One is ideally suited as the formal lounge and reception area, whilst the other makes a great dining room and library. From here, the kitchen is just across the hall. Traditionally the heart of the home, this completely renovated space retains its country-kitchen character whilst catering for the conveniences of modern times. The chestnut brown Rayburn slow-combustion cooker set into its alcove of convict-made brick is a highlight feature, radiating warmth, comfort, self-sufficiency, and culinary traditions. Two distinct working areas include the central island with cooktop, oven and powerful Qasar extraction hood above, as well as a butler's pantry complete with sinks and workstation, making it easy and practical for two or more pairs of hands in the kitchen at the same time.

Operated as a spa retreat accommodation at one point, the 2 bathrooms are designed for restorative well-being. One has an Asian influence with a luxurious soak bath and a double shower, with rain-head and massage nozzle fittings. The other bathroom comes with a sauna and steam room shower for restorative dry and moist heat experiences. It is within close proximity to the hot tub on the large entertainment deck, perfect for relaxation as you overlook the lovely mature garden setting. The deck is accessed through the wood paneled sunroom via french doors. This room makes for an intimate space extending from the centre bedroom, a lovely breakfast room or evening wind-down retreat.

The formal Mediterranean front garden is the setting of two majestic, century-old Canary Island Palms flanking an edged courtyard area with fountain, box hedges, olive trees, pencil pine and grape arbour. This leads to a woodland garden including Japanese Maples, Chinese Elm, Golden Elm, Variegated Maple, Flowering Cherry, and Portuguese Laurel. Ever-changing over the four seasons with bulbs and blossoms in Spring, and spectacular Autumn colour easing into sculptural winter branches. All complimented with a Japanese garden-inspired pond with rockery and viewing platform, accompanied by two magnificent mature specimen trees, a Himalayan Cedar on one side of the pond and an English Oak on the other.

A Fruit tree orchard provides a selection of apples, plums, cherries, apricot, quince, persimmons, medlar, olives, fig, chilean guava, hazelnuts,
avocado, lime and orange tree. Pride of place is the 100 year old Mulberry tree. The veggie garden is ready for newly planted home-grown produce and a free range chicken run with chicken coop will provide you with farm fresh eggs. Water is from a 25,000L concrete main water tank, 15,000L poly water tank for overflow and plumbed to equalise with main tank, 1000L poly water tank for garden can also be plumbed to the main tank if needed. A gentleman's agreement will allow access to the neighbour's spring fed dam if desired.

Located 10 minutes from Huonville, the main hub of the Huon Valley, you are not far from all your major country town shops and services. The Hobart CBD is 40 minutes away and the airport is less than an hour's drive.

Please contact us for a detailed information pack on this amazing property, or to arrange a private viewing.