Situated near the end of a quiet country road in Tasmanias picturesque Huon Valley is this meticulously renovated turn of the century character home that is simply in a class of its own.
Araluen enjoys the views of the surrounding rolling rural pastures and tree covered hill sides and the feeling of privacy of a larger acreage while enjoying a manageable 1590m2 block of land.
Gorgeous landscaped, ornamental gardens and grounds surround the home and feature many fruit trees, berries and a netted veggie patch for home grown produce amongst the landscaped storybook gardens.
Inside the quality is noticeable as soon as you enter this welcoming home, your eye will be drawn to the quality of the finishes from the Brazilian granite kitchen, to the Tasmanian Myrtle staircase and the artistic iron features in the lounge. The opulent living spaces are adorned with large picture windows and French bi-fold doors that elegantly frame the beautiful garden.
The flexible floor plan includes two separate living spaces one with a conservatory feel and the other with the cozy feel of a sophisticated library. The open plan kitchen is a chefs delight, one of the many features that will impress your guests. A separate cake oven and walk in pantry, gas stove top plus a view of the garden will make cooking your new favourite thing.
A stunning king size front bedroom with walk-in wardrobe opens to a north facing veranda. The spacious open feel continues into the bathroom and downstairs 2nd bedroom, where there are more quality finishing including a freestanding bath and a ornate light fittings.
Positioned with a northerly aspect to capture the natural warmth of the sun all day and with the hills behind blocking the cooler southerly weather the positioning of the home is ideal for year round comfort, also featuring the options of two cosy wood fires or the ease of a large reverse cycle heat pump letting you choose the suitable heating for the season.
Upstairs is a roomy loft bedroom with combined living space and ensuite which is ideal for a guest bedroom or parents retreat. Currently run as self contained accomodation, the furniture that gives this home its welcoming feel and elegant style is also available to purchase, so all you would need is your slippers, a good book, and a bottle of champagne.
If elegant country living is what you are looking for then Araluen is hard to go past and is a must to inspect.