Original Barrington Threshing Company Federation 1890′S homestead (approx 25 squares) on nearly an acre of land. Beautiful basalt soil, superb location and great microclimate. Secluded from the road and surrounded by lovely gardens, this property exudes a peaceful ambience and for those with a young family, the school bus passes the door.

Less than 30 minutes to Devonport, Ferry and Airport, approx 1 hour from Cradle Mountain, 8 minutes to Sheffield, the town of Murals (a range of amenities) and close to the great water recreation area of Lake Barrington, this location has alot to offer the discerning buyer.

Tastefully decorated in keeping with its farmhouse origins, this well maintained home has all living areas facing North and places to sit in the sun all day long and has been extensively renovated using passive solar principles. (Heat Pump as back up for cloudy days). Insulated walls and ceiling, re-wired and re-plumbed.

Authentic pressed metal ceilings and dados are a feature of this house as are the owner’s hand crafted Tas Oak etched glass double doorways between living areas. Main entry opens into a lobby/foyer which is multi functional as a formal dining room when necessary. Layout is perfect for entertaining both small or large groups.

The home consists of:
- Large Macrocarpa pine farmhouse kitchen with bay window offering a beautiful
view of the garden from the kitchen table. 2 sinks, spacious walk in pantry, combustion stove (pre-heats hot water) and electric Ilve oven and gas cooktop allow for flexible meal preparation all year round.

- Spacious lounge room with bay window, again with lovely views of the garden and this room is efficiently heated with a radiant wood heater with ducted hot air to bedrooms.

- Spacious main bedroom with walk in robe

- A much loved attic bedroom which takes 2 single beds is reached from a handcrafted Tas Oak staircase based on a space efficient Danish design.

- Large double 3rd bedroom with built ins.

- Music room off the lounge room which can be easily converted back into a 4th bedroom.

- Separate office accessed from the foyer, with a walled Blackwood bespoke bookcase.

- Conservatory has a NW aspect with 270 degree views of the garden and serves to passively heat the living areas.

- Separate laundry/shower and wet area with external access.

- Bathroom has a 2nd shower over bath and there is a separate WC. Recycled baltic pine is a feature of this area.

- Kitchen has external access onto a much used easterly facing verandah which overlooks the veggie garden and orchard with a distant view to the Badgers Hills.

- Original hallway and front door allows access to a sunny, sheltered westerly sitting area overlooking the garden.

Other features of this home include an original King Billy panelled door, authentic Huon Pine and Oregon 4 panelled doors.

Garden is easy care and consists of an organic kitchen garden with compost bins in situ. Small fruits include gooseberry, raspberry, blueberry, black currant and strawberries. The chook run opens into the apple orchard. Other areas of the garden include an entertainment area with built in BBQ and contains a mixture of English Cottage and Native Plants with a superb view of Mt Roland to the South. Water tank capacity is approx 70,000 litres. Plenty of off street parking is available. Tea garden business potential.

Outbuildings consist of:
- A 5m x 8m Workshop
- 2 garages
- Gym/Sleep out
- 2 x woodsheds
- 2 x storage sheds
- Chicken run and shed
- Glass house

This property offers the best of both worlds- being a commutable distance from coastal centres and rural lifestyle. Historical homesteads of this calibre (without a large acreage of farm to maintain) rarely come onto the market so viewing is a must, to fully appreciate what an enviable lifestyle is on offer.

It has been a great family home and would also be ideal for retirement years or those looking for a sustainable lifestyle.

Please contact us for a private inspection.