Imagine starting every day in a setting fit for an English movie. Spacious surroundings, fairytale like grounds, historic property of unrivalled charm and understated elegance. Devonshire House is magnificent, with an imposing presence unique to the Mid North.
Devonshire House built Circa 1856, currently provides deluxe Heritage accommodation. Every room has a different story to tell. Beautifully restored with an eye for quality, the property offers 4 luxury self contained units all with magnificent bathrooms (three with two-person spas), antique queen size beds, sitting rooms with lovely open fires and air-conditioning and fully equipped kitchens. The dcor is both graceful and romantic. Steady business with many repeat clientele.
The Long Room is made for long lunches’ that turn into dinners and has two bedrooms, well suited for a permanent residence with a huge entertaining factor. This room is a magnificent piece of colonial architecture, with hand hewn ceiling rafters and a huge stone fireplace. Massive double doors with fanlight and floor to ceiling windows open out to raised stone steps that lead to a beautiful English Garden.
Underneath the Long Room you will find a dry cellar with slate/tiled floor, and what was once the first skittles alley in the Southern Hemisphere. This area has been used as a gallery but also lends itself to be further developed for accommodation. The property has had been exceptionally well maintained, and is ready for new owners.
All suites have access to a private Tuscan style courtyard overlooking the slate terraced gardens at the rear. 100,000 ltrs of rain water. The grounds offer seasonal colours, ever changing with long established bulbs and deciduous trees, evergreen trees and orchard. High volume water treatment system and sub surface irrigation to lawns, hedges and flowerbeds.
Located in the heritage township of Mintaro and well known for its significant stone and slate buildings in the most picturesque of valleys, close to some of the Clare Valley’s best award winning wineries, restaurants and vineyards.
Devonshire House is an amazing experience, rich in character and appeal. Offering a diverse lifestyle choice, a country getaway with income, a unique home, 4 sources of pre booked income. Ideally will suit a couple that are looking for regular people contact, enjoy hospitality and live a relaxed lifestyle in grand proportions. For sale due to retirement. Video off property, floor plans and information guide available on request. Inspect this remarkable property, with a selling price that is well below replacement cost enjoy your visit, it will be a memorable experience!
Price Guide $730,000 inclusive of freehold, business, plant and equipment.
Contact: Julie Gabe 0438 836 508 or David Cook 0419 837 361