Situated in the historic town of Bushy Park, nestled amongst the hop fields, and close to the Derwent River, this beautiful and well-loved two bedroom (possibly three) home can best be described as a gardener's haven. Filled with character, authenticity and heart, this property is ideally situated to take advantage of all that the Derwent Valley offers. Majestic Mt Field National Park is only 20 minutes away, and the new and very popular Maydena Bike Park is just a little further along the road leading to spectacular Lake Pedder, and to the Strathgordon Dam. The township of New Norfolk, hub of good coffee, shopping, and antique stores, is 15 minutes away, and the Hobart CBD can be reached in less than an hour.
This home displays quality fixtures and fittings, with brass, cedar, and Tas Oak, featuring predominantly in windows, doors and joinery. The sunroom/3rd bedroom also features a Tas Oak floor, and has separate access on to the deck. The Baltic pine lined lounge room contains a slow combustion wood heater, and an air conditioner. A surround sound speaker system is also installed. A sliding door leads from the lounge room onto a sunny courtyard of sandstone flagstones, containing a bespoke barbecue fireplace. The Jarrah deck is large and perfect for entertaining. A small wood heater is installed, and the covered roof extends to give shelter over most of this area.
The kitchen has been updated and includes a gas cooktop, and the formal dining room off the kitchen features an original fireplace. The bathroom features a claw-foot bath and separate shower, and the toilet is accessed through the laundry. Skylights are also featured throughout the home, solar panels have been installed on the roof, and NBN is available.
The extensive home garden includes ornamental spring-flowering fruit trees, shrubs, a rose garden, climbing roses, a hothouse with brick patio, a fenced potting up area, a tool shed, a wood shed, and a double carport. Water tanks provide approx. 20,000 litres of fresh water, and town water will soon be available. There is also a studio/workshop with its own power supply located within the garden but with a separate entrance from the road, perfect for those who may want to sell their produce from the property. Beyond the studio is a small, productive orchard, a netted raspberry patch and vegetable gardens, shade house, chook shed, and storage for garden requisites.
The home is situated within close proximity to an historic Oast house with waterwheel attached, and the sound of the water flowing beneath the wheel adds to the feeling of tranquillity that this lovely abode offers.
