Once in a lifetime opportunity, Set on 50 acres of cleared , native bush, creek flat land, 4 natural springs. All year round creek runs right through the middle of the property, A fantastic dam with a diving platform and also home to several platypuses.
This incredible homestead was literally carved out of the bush using the timber from the trees to build all the structures. The two storey family home was completed in 1997 built to capture the beauty of the land and north easterly facing to capture the morning sun throughout the vast windows. The home is complemented and surrounded by beautiful cottage gardens which include selections of ornamental and European deciduous trees with perennial flower borders.
Over 100 meter drystone and stone retaining walls and patios are a stunning added feature . Amazing orchard and fruit trees including many citrus and 2 large veggie gardens.
Prominent features of the house include;
- 5 large bedrooms
- Master bedroom downstairs with ensuite and built in wardrobe
- 3 large bedrooms upstairs, two with walk in robes and one with built in
- Private nook studies in two of the bedrooms.
- Upstairs bathroom features a spa bath, shower and toilet
- 9 meter long family room with a brand new Canadian “Pacific Energy” wood heater
- Large laundry with coat cupboard and plenty of storage
- Large kitchen/dining space with walk-in pantry and Stanley combustion stove.
- Formal sitting room with open fireplace and built in drinks cabinet
Prominent features of the cottage include;
- Built in 1990 and is 6 x 8 meters in size, spread over two levels
- Open plan kitchen, dining and living space
- Bathroom with shower, hip bath, sink, toilet and washing machine
- Upstairs level can sleep up to 6 people
Prominent features of the indoor pool area include;
- Two lane, 25m x 1.2m deep solar heated pool with electric heater back up.
- Full cover and pool roller that assist in keeping the heat within the pool
- Two dive blocks and lane ropes
- Fully operational as a learn to swim/water aerobics business
- Toilet and change room
- 7m x 7m office and home gym attached
- Attached 27m x 2.5m undercover area for firewood/lawn mowers/ timber storage area.
Additional outbuildings;
- There is a 6 bay car port built in 2002, suitable for vehicles, tractors, RV, caravan, storage etc.
- 6m x 10m shed/workshop built in 1992 with workbench and 3 phase power available. Double doors for easy access.
There are approximately 5 acres of fully fenced wallaby/chicken proof fence which surrounds the house, outbuildings and gardens. There is a bore with submersible pump and shed, which has been delivering ample water to the houses, pool, garden and buildings since it was installed.
The large winding dam holds approximately 2 million mega litres of water, both for irrigation and recreation. An outdoor 1/3 size basketball court is also on the property.
This property is located just 10 minutes to Scottsdale, 25 to the beautiful beaches of Bridport, 30 minutes to the well known Blue Derby Mountain Bike trail and approx 40 minutes to Launceston.