Situated just on the outskirts of Sheffield, on the direct route between the tourist, family and recreational attractions of Sheffield and Lake Barrington. Set on approximately 3.357 Hectares (about 8.3 acres) and comprising a dual living Weatherboard home Circa 1900, with two complete self contained living sections (ideal for two family units or private family quarters and Guest House), a single bedroom Weatherboard cottage ideal for tenanting or short stay guests, and the West Kentish hall also with self contained living facilities and approved for business operation as an Antique Store.

What an opportunity, in a recognised and high destination tourist area of Sheffield "Town of Murals", on the artery to Lake Barrington Rowing Course and amenities as well as the Lakes recreational boating and water ski facilities. This property has the potential to provide family and lifestyle options along with the opportunity to run a number of business options concurrently. The land affords the ability to run cottage industry animal husbandry which could easily feature as part of a farm stay experience.

The Main Residence is comprised of two expansive fully self contained areas, it is essentially two conjoined homes. Depending on use 6 bedrooms, two bathrooms, two kitchens featuring gas, electric and slow combustion cooking facilities, formal dining areas capable of seating 20 comfortably, lounge areas suitable for large scale entertaining, with wood heating and radiators operated from the slow combustion stove which also provided for hot water requirements. The home features two storey living, classic 12 foot ceilings, and beautiful old timbers.

The main residence would be perfect for two close family units, still requiring a degree of separation or would be ideal for operation of a guest stay operation with the appropriate approvals and with some further development could be evolved into quite an iconic destination. It also has a number of outdoor undercover leisure areas. and all weather parking for 8 vehicles not including hardstand and areas.

The cottage is a rustic weatherboard over a century old with single bedroom and has open living. It has been used both for private tenancy and short stay guest accommodation or could be used as a managers cottage or office facility.

The West Kentish Hall is approved for use to operate an Antique Business, and has had a partial makeover to include sleeping, bathroom and kitchen-dining facilities so as to provide self contained living. It features old style wrought iron electric stove, instant Gas hot water. It would also be ideal for use as back-packer accommodation (subject to approvals).

The property also features an expansive utility shed with original timber flooring, galvanised iron cladding and roller door which would be ideal storage for stock or simply for hay and tack.

The property has a combination of water supply from bore and tank facilities and each of the facilities (Home, cottage and hall) have independent septic.

The acreage of the property is down to permanent pastures of rye and clover, and has permanent electric fencing and can further divided with temporary electric strip grazing. There are expansive lawn areas around the house for recreation and gardening and feature a number of fruit trees.

Situated in the band of rich fertile farming lands and soils and idyllic temperate climate that extend throughout the North West and mid North regions of Tasmania, approximately 6 to 8 minutes from Sheffield, 30 from Devonport, Ulverstone or Latrobe, approximately 35 minutes to Cradle Mountain, and just over an hour to Launceston depending on driving conditions. This is a very central location to establish a new lifestyle and business enterprise in the heart of the Mid-North of Tasmania. Much of the feature timber furniture may also remain with the property by negotiation with sale.

Property Code: 345