Price range guide – $550,000 to $575,000

…ideal for hobby farm pursuits, B&B potential and offers the tree and sea change most only dream about. The 0.7km bitumen driveway to the home winds through bush which abounds with wallabies, pademelons, other mammals and extensive birdlife. Home is on the western edge of 11.58 hectares of Sclerophyll forest 100m above sea level. Unobstructed views west to the majestic Blue Tier and glimpses of Moulting Bay and the Tasman Sea to the east with no immediate or visible neighbours.

Approximately 230m2, ground level living areas are tiled, with four underfloor electric heating zones. Quality curtains throughout. Well laid-out kitchen with generous bench tops and cupboards, quality European appliances and a walk-in pantry. Laundry/toilet/bathroom downstairs and a north facing sitting room (with a large open fireplace) adjoins the kitchen. When the sun moves with the seasons, aspect ensures downstairs living is snug in winter and cool in summer. The welcoming dining room has extensive built-in cupboards and a comfortable bedroom opens to the rear garden.

Upstairs, the main bedroom enjoys 210 degree mountain, bush and ocean views through floor to ceiling windows. An expansive guest bedroom also has magnificent views. A two-way luxury bathroom is accessed from both bedrooms with underfloor heating, full length glass shower recess, toilet and spa.

The attached 168m2 garage has two remote controlled roller doors and a third toilet/wash area. 75% of property boundary is fenced. Seven house paddocks, orchard and garden have electric and/or hinge-lock fences. 32m2 Colorbond shed has tank, house water, concrete floor, electricity, two stable doors and roller door. Number of other substantial sheds and a dam with pump for gardens. 5×25,000 litre rainwater tanks.

Property is 5 minutes from Binalong Bay, Gateway to the Bay of Fires and St Helens with good medical services (GPs and pharmacy, hospital and air ambulance), two supermarkets, hardware shop, library, veterinarian and a range of small retail businesses. Quality restaurants and cafes.

Hobart is a comfortable three hour drive and Launceston about two hours. Melbourne is an hours flying time from Launceston.