“Arniston,” is a historically significant estate set amidst enchanting gardens with expansive views of the rural countryside and the Forth River. This imposing Georgian residence, constructed of solid stone and brick is a two storey masterpiece. It has been well preserved and restored, retaining and detailing many of its original features.
The home has four spacious bedrooms with shuttered windows, three well-appointed bathrooms, two cosy sitting rooms, private study/office, formal dining and living rooms divided by folding doors that open the two rooms into a spacious entertaining area. The spacious and modern Blackwood kitchen features granite bench tops, an island bench for convenience and quality appliances. French doors from the formal dining and living areas open out to the sweeping full length veranda overlooking the rose garden. All bedrooms and formal living areas have stately fireplaces with ornate over-mantels. Heating is unobtrusively ducted down chimneys through these fireplaces except for the living room which features a working fireplace.
Arniston’s significant historical background gives it National Trust and Heritage listing. The house features the original Baltic pine floorboards throughout, high ceilings with ornate roses and cornicing, and dry, temperature stable wine cellar. It also has fast ADSL2 cabled on both levels.
The property is located on 3.8 hectares of land adjoining the Forth River. It includes prime parklands, a variety of trees, a well-established orchard, and undulating pasture land down to the Forth River suitable for stock. There is an electric entrance gate, a shared spring fed dam, in addition to stock yards with cattle bales, electric fencing and below ground irrigation sourcing water from the river. The outbuildings are a three car garage, tack room and numerous smaller sheds suitable for workshop or storage space.
The picturesque country village of Forth in northern Tasmania is centrally located between Devonport and Ulverstone, a 10 minute drive from the Spirit of Tasmania ferry terminal and 15 minutes from the Devonport Airport.
“Arniston” is an extraordinary country estate of great beauty and historical interest. A property of such quality comes onto the market once in a lifetime. Inspections can be arranged with the listing agent, Susie Bowe on 0407 247 655.