This expansive, 34 square, four bedroom brick homestead features split level living, giving complete privacy between the generous living areas and the bedrooms. The main living level features large lounge with inbuilt wood heater, a combination spacious and bright family kitchen and dining area along with a second dining area for more formal gatherings. Laundry is also on this level and accesses the back yard and gardens. The second level takes just 4 steps up to the homes sleeping quarters featuring four bedrooms, ensuite to master, and main bathroom. Just to keep your lifestyle options open, from the passage leading downstairs from the main living area you will find an enormous rumpus or 5th bedroom (with heat pump), second WC, separate storage room or wine cellar and double garage with remote access.
All of this is complemented by the sealed driveway, established gardens, large 4 Bay colour-bond shed/workshop and approximately 13.4 acres of lush grounds and pastures, well fenced and currently running beef cattle, but ideal for recreational livestock.
An ideal country retreat with a very well presented modern home located in the popular and productive rural area of Lower Barrington. This home is situated on 5.44 hectares (13.4 acres approximately) of land making it an ideal horse property or is suitable to run most small cottage industry livestock. The four bedroom home is situated to overlook the lightly undulating pastures and features of the property. Neatly landscaped on the outside and soft tones inside, this is a great family home with quality fixtures and fittings throughout. Open plan living areas and quality floor furnishings further give this home the feeling of space and warmth and is ready for any family to make their own.
Three of the four bedrooms feature generous built in wardrobes, with the fourth providing an invaluable office option, the bathroom which features separate bath and shower and separate WC provide comfortably for a family unit. The kitchen is fitted with electric cooktop and wall oven, dishwasher plus ample bench and storage space, it is open plan kitchen with breakfast bar and informal dining area leading to formal dining and lounge rooms. The home is fitted with Daiken reverse cycle air conditioning, a Lopi wood heater, floor heating (in the rumpus), while an electric heat bank supplements the bedrooms.
The grounds are neatly landscaped with established lawns, gardens, shrubs and trees which provide both shelter and privacy, as well as a very attractive setting. A double garage with direct access into the house is provides both all-weather entry and security. Colour-bond utility sheds are ideal for tool and produce storage and as a bonus the installation of the colour-bond 17 metre X 9 metre farm shed serves as barn, machinery shed, animal husbandry and gives great versatility to the property.
The property has been home to horses and approximately 6 beef cattle, and a small sheep flock run by the previous vendors over the years. The property is split into two main permanent which may then be further divided or strip grazed with temporary electric fencing. The timbered gully is provides an ideal shelter area to livestock during winter. The property is comprised of fertile red soils, with reliable rainfall, and generous natural spring and water storage facilities. Domestic and stock water is sourced from two options, switch between rainwater collected in concrete tank and a permanent spring both on pressure systems.
This is an ideal commuting property for purchasers wishing for a balanced lifestyle that provides the best of country living with the convenience and access to town services and amenities. As mentioned it is approximately ten to twelve minutes from Devonport, Latrobe or Sheffield, and just over an hour and a from Launceston and national flight access. Nearby are numerous riding trails for the equine enthusiast, parks and picnic areas for recreation, sporting and social facilities as well as major shopping options. School buses run directly past the front gate for all surrounding schools.
Property Code: 678