Perched up on the bank overlooking the Huon River estuary, is this solid Brick farmhouse, surrounded by a lovely mature garden setting. Consisting of just under 10 acres (3.946ha) with multiple sheds, a huge glass house, a processing facility, a massive commercial quality fruit tree, berry and veggie enclosure, pastures and a dam, just to name a few. Set-up in different zones, all well fenced and in great condition.
As you arrive at the gate, you realise that there is a home tucked away here, completely out of sight from the road. The driveway leads up to the home forming a loop around ferns as it passes through the beautiful garden setting. A choice of vehicle cover is on offer, including a separate carport, a shed/garage/workshop and the main garage attached to the home. Stepping inside the well-built brick home has a wonderful natural feel with plenty of Tassie Oak feature walls, off-setting the white walls creating a warmth and welcoming feel.
The main lounge takes full advantage of the direct vista over the glistening blue waters of the Huon River and to the hills on the other side. From here a covered entertaining deck beckons you out to enjoy the views and gardens whilst sitting back with a cuppa. A wood fire provides warmth and a lovely atmosphere during the cooler months and a reverse cycle air-conditioner will keep you comfortable all year round. From the lounge, is the dining and kitchen and down the hallway leads to 3 good sized bedrooms, all with built-in robes and a central family bathroom. Out the back a full length verandah provides covered access to the attached garage.
The property is set-up in different zones, starting with the gardens around the house that are simply gorgeous, without being high maintenance. There are ornamental plants and trees that will provide an array of colour and moods over the changing seasons, flowering at different times of the year. Off to the side at the back of one of the sheds, there is an enclosed veggie area or ideal for your chickens. Down the front a netted enclosure houses mostly cherry trees.
Through the back gate leads you to the next zone. The rolling pastures start here. A huge glass house is simply amazing and is sure to impress. There are machinery shelters here too around a container. Great for secure storage and keeping the tractor and implements under cover. A real feature is the processing facility. Currently used as the honey processing shed, fully food-safe and highly practical, this could be your cider or beer making facility. With all the fruit and berries grown here, this is also ideal for fruit and berry processing.
Through the gate to the next zone offers more pastures and a dam. The track continues past these leading to the very impressive, netted enclosure constructed to a fully commercial standard, like is used for the surrounding cherry orchards. This houses a seriously impressive array of fruits, berries that include apricot, apple, nectarine, fig, blueberries, raspberries and so on. A list and map is available to assist with what is where. At this point, I need to point out that there is full town water servicing the house and property, with a waterline coming all the way to this enclosure as well as everything else along the way. Fully automated, the irrigation set-up makes maintenance a breeze! Right up the back, there are more pastures and some tall mature gums providing you with plenty of kindling and firewood.
This is a truly amazing property with a comfortable home within a lovely rural setting. On one side and rear, there neighbour is a cherry orchard and on the other side, a huge dame, more like a lake provides great privacy on all sides. Castle Forbes Bay is a very picturesque farming area between quaint townships. Just down the road is Port Huon with a marina, the Kermandie River Hotel and a great classic takeaway and convenience store, then Geeveston, the very classic forest town with great eateries and services including IGA supermarket, doctors and pharmacy. Back the other way, Franklin is an historic riverside town, also with great eateries and known for its wooden boats and Palais Theatre where lots of community events take place.
The main hub of the Huon Valley is at Huonville within 15 minutes from the property. Here you will find all your larger town shops and services. The Hobart CBD is a commutable 50 minutes away.
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