Built in local stone in the 1880s “Abbotsford” stands as a testament to the tenacity of our early pioneers. The original residence, surrounded by established gardens and dry stone walls, overlooks the majestic Freycinet Peninsula and features three bedrooms which take in a superb vista. A delightful sitting room, quaint wooden panel breakfast room and modern bathroom complete what is a truly exquisite two storey Victorian cottage that has been professionally restored with integrity. Conjoined is a modern double storey brick residence which features an extensive slate floor open plan living area comprising formal dining, sitting room and library or games area. Upstairs provides two comfortable bedrooms with built-in robes and spacious bathroom. A large country kitchen, with informal family area and modern Stanley slow combustion stove form the conduit between the two structures.
The outbuildings are a remarkable historic feature of the property including original bake house with oven, convict bricks and shingle roof giving an insightful experience of life as it was, together with the original barn and stables that feature whole local pine rafters, cobbled stone floor and original stalls telling their own story of a bygone age.
The garden is beautifully laid out on a level allotment which welcomes visitors with a large circular box hedge entrance and extensive undercover and off-street parking. The cottage garden is a fine space to take in the sunset with its lovely array of flora.
The property is currently run as a small, successful B&B (recently voted ‘Our Pick’ by the editors of Lonely Planet). The new custodians of this property will enjoy a spacious family home and be only a 3 minute walk to the beach and coastal walks and a three minute drive to the thriving and well serviced Swansea township.
The property is serviced by town water, mains sewerage and garbage/recycling collection services.
Please call today for further information on this gracious historic property.