Located along the Main Street of the quaint riverside town of Franklin, this modern apple barn inspired home is well thought through, taking full advantage of its location. It is rare to find such a modern, energy efficient home within a beautiful historic town like Franklin. Set back on a generous 1600m2 allotment provides added privacy from the road and also allowing for potential future development of the land.
Electric gates provide easy access to the property, up the driveway that leads you down the side of the home to an extra high double carport at the rear, ideal for your motorhome or caravan. Set amongst a lovely native garden setting, provides a wonderful foreground, framing the views of the Huon River and hills beyond. The Tasmanian hardwood timber cladding of the home allows it to blend within the landscape, creating a warm and natural finish.
Stepping up onto the hardwood deck the elevated covered entertaining is the perfect place to absorb the views whilst enjoying the company of friends or family. Glass French doors open up, seamlessly connecting the outside with the inside open plan living, complimented by the large picture windows framing the views either side.
Bamboo floors and 8 foot ceilings provide a bright and airy space. Here there is a lounge and TV room to one side and plenty of space for a large dining table to gather around at meal times. The heart of the home is the kitchen, overlooking the dining. Well thought through, the kitchen is both functional and fitted out with quality appliances , including a 900mm Smeg stove and a Schweigen silent rangehood with an external roof exhaust. Opposite is a fantastic full walk-in pantry where the fridge, microwave and dishwasher live.
It is the detail and care taken that is evident with this lovely home, with a diligence and quality in the construction and finishing. The LED lighting is clever, able to be adjusted from pure white to low warm. The kitchen lights are particularly charming adding an artistic flair to the room. The energy efficiency is exceptional with a floor and roof rating of R7 and walls R4. The windows and doors are double glazed with thermal bridging. On the roof is a solar array reducing your power bills to a credit, capturing the sun all year round with an ideal northern exposure. The system is expandable, battery ready and EV charger compatible.
The centre of the home is a spacious mudroom and laundry, connecting all the spaces within the home. There are 3 possible bedrooms, the master suite, with a walk-in-robe and beautiful ensuite bathroom. The spare room for guests and another bathroom with a touch of lux and a third room ideal as a nursery, home office or 3rd bedroom. From the mudroom, classic pull-down stairs providing access to the attic storage space that runs the full length of the home.
Out the back, a workshop is handy for the tools and tinkering. The real feature here is the beautiful stone retaining walls, terraced too provide an elevated space with a pergola. Backing onto the green hills of rolling pastures and forested hilltops, that Franklin is so well known for, really sets the scene. Just over the fence is an old hay barn adding to the country charm.
The location is amazing, just on the edge of the centre of the township, you are an easy flat stroll to a number of eateries and cafés. The river foreshore is a wonderful place to take an evening walk amongst the birdlife and the incredible serenity of the area. Take a picnic or gather with friends for a BBQ, pop in your kayak or simply walk the dog, all just across from the property. Franklin has a great community spirit, with many events to get involved. The Palais Theatre holds mini concerts, functions and is where the Markets are held.
Just up the road within a 10 minutes drive is the main hub of the Huon Valley at Huonville. Here you will find all your larger country town shops and services. Hobart is a commutable 45 minutes to the CBD. Head south and you will discover the Deep South of Tasmania and the wilderness that comes with that.
Please contact us for more information and to book in a private viewing.
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