8856 Channel Highway, Huonville TAS 7109

This wonderfully diverse property has a lot to offer. The 17 acres (6.8 ha) is made up of 2 titles with a combination of pasture paddocks as well as a beautiful gully of native gums right up the middle. The quaint cottage is perched up high enjoying complete privacy and surrounded by nature with views way down below to the Huon River as well as up the valley and out to the hills beyond. Facing north-west, there is plenty of sun here all year round.

Far from boring, this farm has an adventure-like atmosphere due to the lay of the land, the vegetation, the dominating hillside position and the different flat areas to discover. The 5 fenced paddocks and the cottage are all at different. Another area is planted out to Pinot Noir vines and with around 8 rows, there is enough to play with trying your hand at making your own wine. The current owner does so and is very happy to share the knowledge.

There are 3 dams on the property, each with their own use. Two are ideal as drinking water for stock in the paddocks and another is set-up with a pump to a holding tank so you can then gravity feed back to the vineyard. Up at the house there is an elaborate veggie and fruit tree garden producing beautiful organic food. Self-sufficiency continues with some solar panels and a solar-tube hot water system, assisting to reduce the power bills.

The 1950s cottage was relocated to this site in the 1990s and so there are the comforts we are all accustomed to with the lovely character from the original style of the house. There are 3 bedrooms that run along the rear of the cottage with a central lounge room and dining that opens out through French doors to a covered and enclosed outdoor entertaining area. The kitchen is practical and benefits from a direct view down over the river below. A wood fire in the lounge keeps you snug in the winter months and provides a lovely cosy atmosphere.

There are multiple small sheds that are ideal for their purpose. A garden shed, a workshop and a winery shed. Down at the vineyard there is another small shed and shelter for the equipment. Across the road the second title offers native bushland with over 200m of Huon River frontage. Pop a kayak in or go for a swim in the summer.

Positioned just 5 minutes from the services of Huonville and 35 minutes from the Hobart CBD, adds to the appeal of this rural, nature escape. Please phone or email for more information or to book in an inspection to experience the adventure for yourself.