Located within the very sought after Crabtree, this 32 acre (13.03ha) property is the complete package. Set down a long tree lined driveway, the home is positioned perfectly to enjoy complete privacy, sunshine all year round and the benefit of not one, but 2 creek boundaries that offer a permanent water flow as well as a waterhole and gorgeous cliffs to enjoy. The pastures are flat, there is a large section of native forest, a shed with double garage and workshop, and tucked up the back is a little surprise studio.
After crossing over the 2 rivulets to get to the property, you arrive at the entry gate. From here the driveway leads you past beautiful mature Claret Ash and Tulip trees, inviting you to come in and discover the property. This then opens up to the vast flat open pastures with Flowering Cherries lining one side of the driveway and the Crabtree Rivulet on the other. Gorgeous timber gates open remotely providing seamless access into the home yard that consists of a loop drive complete with a Weeping Cherry as the centrepiece.
The Home was originally a Paul Gilby Architecture design, creating a very intriguing and interesting home both outside and internally. The current owners have renovated the home to a high standard, modernising it without losing the integrity, only adding to the design aspect, the efficiency and comfort. Now double glazed with UPVC, the picture windows not only frame the views out to the garden and natural surrounds, filling the spaces with plenty of natural light, but also provide a fantastic thermal break. Further efficiency is achieved by the solar tube hot water system and the clever conservatory on the northern side, allowing you to control and benefit from the natural warmth created in this space.
As you enter the home, the angles and shapes of the design make it instantly interesting. The entry hall leads past the spare bedrooms, to the main living area through French doors. Here there is a wood fire that will keep you snug in the cooler months as well as creating a wonderful atmosphere. Through to the connected kitchen and dining, there is a smart reverse cycle air-conditioner for ease and comfort all year round. Here there is a beautiful stone wall feature that backs into one of the bedrooms as well. With the high vaulted ceilings and the quality fixtures, fittings and appliances, you are going to love spending time in this kitchen.
The master suite is located at the end of the hall, which has direct access to the beautifully renovated bathroom. Complete with a heated towel rail, underfloor heating throughout the bathroom and shower (and laundry too), this is a little touch of luxury.
Off the living, the sunroom provides access to the outdoor entertaining area. Here the paved patio is a lovely place to enjoy the sun, overlooking the secure backyard whilst the kids and pets run around. Nearby, a clever deck overlooks the Crabtree Rivulet, which is within the property boundaries for around 200m. Through the gate leads you to where the Mountain River and Crabtree Rivulets converge, forming a small cascade into the most amazing private waterhole with beautiful cliff face as the backdrop. Mountain River then forms another 300m of the boundary to another set of stunning cliffs at the end of the property.
The bottom part of the property consists of well maintained and well fenced pastures ideal for animals or you may just want to cut hay. A large shed consists of a workshop at one end, a double garage with remote roller doors in the middle and an extra high double machinery shelter at the end. This is handy for the tractor and hay storage, but also great should you need to store a caravan or boat. There are an array of fruit trees within the home yard, including Cherry, Peach, Pears and Apple to name a few.
A large section of native forest adds great appeal and diversity, and will keep you in firewood for life. This is a wonderful sanctuary for the local wildlife that include the resident Echidna, a family of Kookaburras, Native Hens and an array of Wallabies and Pademelons. The birdlife is prolific, from the tiny Blue Wrens and Scarlet Robins, to the Black Cockatoos and Wedgetailed Eagles that soar overhead. The rivulets even have platypus. An internal track leads up through the forest past your own private timber reserve plantation on the left. This leads to a little surprise package. The original shearing shed is now a super quaint home office and studio ideal for visiting guests to enjoy some independence. The Shearing Shed has its own access off a side road too, allowing for ease and complete independence from the rest of the property.
All this is located within the very picturesque Huon Valley, just 30 minutes from the Hobart CBD. The main hub for the Valley at Huonville is 10 minutes down the road, where you will find all you large country town shops and services. This really is a very special property.
Please contact us for further information or to arrange a private viewing.
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