Welcome to 'Little Oak'... This utterly charming country retreat will transport you to a slower pace and peaceful life! Consisting of 31 acres (12.7ha) of forest to explore and the most gorgeous cottage dating back to the 1860s surrounded by a beautiful garden setting, it will be easy to fall in love here. Very cleverly thought out and meticulously developed. Tastefully and thoughtfully renovated, the cottage has been modernised to include many of today's comforts such as good insulation and double glazing.
'Little Oak' is currently a renowned accommodation for discerning guests looking for a romantic getaway, or ideal for small groups able to sleep up to 8 guests. The perfect wedding venue or significant birthday celebration. Featuring in Vogue Australia, Country Style magazine and ABC's Gardening Australia, highlights just how picturesque and well designed this property is. Available fully furnished, including the website and all things required to continue as it is, or alternatively, make it your very own personal home to enjoy all to yourself.
Located in the hills within minutes of the vibrant centre of Cygnet, you will be able to pop down for a coffee, wonder around the markets or take a stroll along the shores of Port Cygnet Bay. As you arrive around the bend, the cottage greets you, perfectly framed by the beautiful perennial garden, contained within the white picket fence. Electric gates welcome you in to the yard where a beautiful curved stone wall leads the way to the double garage. Fully fenced from the wildlife that abounds the remainder of the property, the house yard is well designed, creating practical zones.
A network of pathways allows you to meander through the garden, taking in the textures and fragrances up close. The bullnose verandahs come complete with hanging wisteria and French doors from each bedroom invite the garden vistas seamlessly into the home. Out the back, more double-glazed French doors open out from the open plan living, dining and kitchen, to a vast outdoor entertaining area, linking the inside kitchen with the outdoor kitchen. Here, there is a big long timber table that will fit a large group of friends and family. A covered outdoor cooking area includes the obligatory pizza oven, and also a unique Chilean grill and BBQ, allowing you to feed all your visiting friends and family with ease.
From here the fruit trees and herb patches step down to the food production part of the garden. An array of veggie beds, rows of fruit trees and a large poly tunnel will provide you with so much home grown organic produce, you will no doubt be swapping some for other goodies produced by the many lovely local made products around the area. A chicken coop occupies one side providing fresh eggs and another area is ready for further expansion on the other side. Being fully fenced, makes the whole garden area pet and kid friendly.
As you walk in through the front door of the cottage, you can't help but be transported to a bygone era. The high ceilings, the original timber floors and the ornate features will warm your heart immediately. The hallway leads through to the open plan living at the rear where a lovely free standing wood fire provides both atmosphere and a snug warmth during the cooler months. A clever ducted heat transfer system moves the warmth to the other rooms in the home and takes fresh air from the roof space for healthy living.
Around the corner past the classic country dining table is the kitchen that oozes country character. The subway tiles, the porcelain sink, the Belling stove, the timber tops and the brick features all work together to create a kitchen to admire as well as being super practical. The French doors that open out in all directions beautifully frame garden views, completing an idyllic picture. Back down the hall are 4 bedrooms, each with their own French doors to different sections of the verandah and garden. The bathroom is also gorgeous with a separate walk-in shower, a clawfoot bath and a cleverly hidden laundry set-up. You will love the underfloor heating here.
Stepping outside of the yard, there is a lovely walk through the gum trees that loops around your private acres. Another area is ideal for further development should you want a big shed or maybe a tiny home to compliment the cottage with more quaint accommodation. A creek flows through the bottom corner of the property. The property once had pigs and goats and cows. It was even an orchard many years ago. Another slope was the berry patch. This property is steeped in history and wonderfully represents all that is wonderful about country living in the Huon Valley. Just below the food production garden, a pair of fenced paddocks could be ideal for some sheep.
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