Sitting on the banks of the Styx River in the picturesque Derwent Valley just 50 minutes drive from Tasmania’s capital city of Hobart CBD this beautiful home offers a truly rare and peaceful lifestyle opportunity.

The heritage listed Victorian Carpenter Gothic Church was originally built in 1896 for the local community as a Methodist church. It has now been lovingly transformed by the current owners into a charming family home. The home now offers comfortable modern living in a superbly appointed home with 4 bedrooms and 2 living areas.

The living spaces have a lovely sense of grandeur with full height ceilings, the home still features the original Tassie Oak timber panelling work throughout, which has been hand stripped back to its original state. Other original characters features throughout the home, with restored original sash Huon Pine window and door frames, and gothic front doors that will take your breath away.

The gorgeous celery top pine kitchen is a delightful space featuring a hearty original open fire place, open plan informal dining space, walk in pantry, dishwasher and lots of storage space.

Stairs lead from the kitchen/dining to the first mezzanine bedroom. The two large bedrooms that take pride of place on the mezzanine lofts have the addition of Velux skylights capturing the natural light and providing ventilation.

The large formal dining and living room has had large glass French doors fitted that bring the stunning outside in; enjoy sitting back and relaxing here taking in the view out to the beautiful cottage gardens and watch the local bird life flutter by.

Next to the formal living space is a smaller media room/study that sits alongside the third bedroom. The second set of stairs is located here with access to the fourth bedroom on the second mezzanine floor. Extra storage is provided to the home with 2 attic spaces (both spaces interconnect with enough head room to stand up in the center).

There are 3 reverse cycle air conditioners throughout the home along with the open fire place to ensure that you are kept cosy and warm in the cooler months. The home has all new wiring and plumbing throughout.

The family bathroom also houses the laundry and includes vanity framework made from Huon pine. The recycled top of the bathroom vanity was the step up to the preachers dias.

The home is surrounded by cottage style gardens on 1.2 acres of your own little slice of paradise. The garden includes an array of beautiful plant life including mature trees, an orchard with fruit trees and berries and flowering plants. There are two fenced paddocks that are an ideal space for some furry friends.

There is a large 6x9m colorbond garage/workshop with 3 roller doors, one of which is operated by remote control. Other outbuildings include a greenhouse, potting shed, garden shed, chook shed, and carport.

The property enjoys the convenience of town water to the home but also includes x2 large water tanks to service the grounds.

The township of Glenora is a quaint country town that enjoys the convenience of a great district school, local swimming pool, district shop and local market. The area is well known for its Hop growing and beautiful rural scenery. Located a short 15 minutes to the township of New Norfolk which offers shopping, medical services, more great schools, restaurants and more.

Set on such beautiful grounds the property could lend itself easily to many home-based business opportunities including Air BnB, wedding ceremonies or art gallery.

If you have been searching for the charm of a rural property, set next to a flowing trout river with a character home please don’t delay your inspection of this stunning home.