This stunning property offers a lifestyle change and is full of charm and character with opportunity to continue to grow a small business, the expanse of garden and the attractive nature of this property is full of potential for lifestyle that will appeal to its next owners.

First impressions will melt you very quickly when seeing what this property has to offer. The very well maintained dwelling established in 2005 soon reveals both potential as either a home or a business combination and exudes country charm, combined with upgrades and extensions. Currently being run as an idyllic country accommodation venue with its links to the local trout fishing communities and waterways as a theme, along with its near proximity to several high profile tourist and recreational facilities and other attractions providing a steady flow of clients.

Boasting 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms or en-suites across two conjoined dwellings, this home is ideally suited to a large family or continued-operation as a country accommodation investment. Set on just under 9 acres of pasture, natural bush and gardens, that is ideal for cottage industry or small animal husbandry, already established with a host of ornamental and fruit trees. Outdoor decking and undercover paved entertainment areas provide privacy for open air and all weather entertaining or simple family lifestyle gatherings. The versatility of the property is enhanced by the three bedroom home having the fully self-contained unit attached which has the capability of sleeping up to seven guests if required.

It is what a home or B&B needs to be charming and homely, with the added advantages of being able to produce much of its own fresh produce, and can complement the services and products of other neighbouring tourism businesses. In addition the grounds feature an independent self-contained studio featuring as the home and clubrooms of the Leven River Fly Fishery group.

The main residence offers three bedrooms, the main with en-suite and walk in robes, open plan lounge, kitchen and dining. The ambiance and climate control of the main home is controlled with the options of reverse cycle air conditioning, electric fire, Stanley slow-combustion wood stove for both winter heat and country cooking, while there is also an Emilia gas stove for cooking. The home also features separate bathroom, WC and laundry. The self-contained Unit also features a reverse cycle air conditioner for ambiance and boasts a pot belly wood heater on the balcony for outdoor undercover gatherings, cooking facilities for guests, it is fully furnished with two bedrooms and also features sofa beds for additional sleeping arrangements if required.

The grounds have established with a gardeners delight of produce bearing trees, ornamentals, and native shrubs and trees, but with ease of management in mind so as not to be a slave to the garden maintenance. The pasture areas are well fenced and provide opportunity for any number of small acreage animal husbandry.

Fly Fishing tutorials are offered to guests as part of the attraction and experience by Natone Lodge and Natone Hills Fly Fishery in conjunction with a local specialist Trout fishing expert. The experience includes Fly tying and preparation of Fly and Lure, handling of rods and casting of the Fly, Licensing of participants for the duration under the accredited tutor and club, and the experience of tutored fishing of selected surrounding waterways including the Leven River, Public Dams (including Pet Dam at Ridgley, Guide Dam, and Talbots Lagoon, and on occasion private local dams with the permission of owners. The studio or club rooms features memorabilia, promotional, training and social equipment and materials that can captivate the enthusiast for hours. There is also the provision of picnic and barbecue facilities and areas for families and groups. It has wood heater for comfort, power water, a bar facility for catering, its own WC for guests and members everything that is needed for a stand-alone facility.

The property has plentiful water supply, with tank storage for rainwater in this highly reliable rainfall area, as well as a spring fed dam for stock and supplementary water supply. There is under cover parking for guests of Natone Lodge, and a double garage for the main residence.

Natone Lodge as the property is named is an offering with enormous potential for further development. It is attractive as a first impression, however it is the unexpected and deceptive size, scope and facilities that really attract you to it as you explore the opportunity, there is opportunity to establish further accommodation facilities (STCA) for an operator that wanted to extend its income earning potential beyond the lifestyle and supplemental nature of the current operation.

There is so much more that this property has to offer. An inspection is the only way to see how much potential is available to any prospective purchaser. It is situated no more than 15 to 20 minutes drive from Burnie and Penguin, its two nearest urban centres and no more than 30 to 35 minutes from other most coastal townships and cities including the Bass Strait Ferry Terminal at Devonport, and is approximately an hour and a half only from Launceston Airport. Arrange an appointment and explore how much this country residence fits your future.

Property Code: 695