“Rosyvanyan” lies nestled among the trees on the Arthur Highway, only minutes from the township of Sorell.

From the moment you enter and wind through the private driveway lies this extremely rare opportunity of stepping back in time. This gorgeous original 1825 Convict built cottage situated on 17.92ha (approx) of undulating pasture has the most enchanted garden ever seen, filled with an abundance of rose bushes and blossoms.

Downstairs features large separate kitchen/dining with sandstone flooring and original “Charles Davis” wood stove, a separate larder room, spacious formal lounge with wood heater and separate library with cedar mantle and original bookcases. The main bedroom is a double with French doors to a verandah and the lovely bathroom features a claw foot bath and vanity.

Upstairs offers 2 large double bedrooms, a study and nursery. There is also access to the roof.

The property also offers “Rosemary’s Cottage” built by the owner for his wife. This has a mezzanine floor and would suit many uses.

The original barn also has a mezzanine floor, and the woofers shed offers accommodation and has amenities, including a tack/feed room.

The infrastructure on this property is in excellent condition and offers 9 paddocks, 2-3 acres per paddock, with water and all interlocking. The outbuildings offer 2 stables with 4 holding yards, 2 shelters and windbreak, a 4-bay machinery shed and a 60 x 40 square yard.

The perimeter of the boundary is excellent with the internal fencing being solar powered electric, 2 dams compliment the property and the south boundary is the creek with a resident platypus.

There is a second residence on the property,a 2-storey self-contained timber cottage, offering either ‘BandB’ accommodation (STCA), manager’s lodgings or artists retreat.

This outstanding property has excellent views of Mount Wellington and waterways, and boasts not only a great location but peaceful country living, and all the necessary improvements for the equine enthusiasts.

A rare and unique opportunity presents itself here.