Built circa 1875, this Victorian home is full of original features. Set on an elevated 936m2 title with views of the Huon River this 4-5 bedroom home is one of a kind.

Comfortable and ready to live in now this house is delightful and welcoming as is but would really shine with a little renovation. If you flip through French provincial magazines and dream of creating your home sweet home, this “douce maison” in the charming town of Franklin has all the cute character that you need to get started on your masterpiece! Original floor boards, Huon Pine newel and Blackwood bannisters, high Baltic Pine ceilings, 2 cast iron fireplaces with hard wood surrounds and wooden sash windows make every room special, unique and a renovators delight. The floor plan is flexible and well planned, with 2 bedrooms upstairs and 2-3 bedrooms downstairs, a generous eat in kitchen opens to a central living area with wood heater and could be enhanced with French doors to the rear garden patio. There is a separate utility space currently for storage and a separate toilet. The bathroom has a nice leafy outlook, perfect for a bubble bath, good book, and a few fresh raspberries from the garden.

A sunny veranda out the front looks over the pretty front garden full of bulbs and flowers to the Huon River just across the road. The private rear garden is adorned with fruit trees, and there is room to play and create – extend the garden or possibly add a garage or studio to the side (STCA).

Franklin is a picturesque town on the Huon River – located approximately 45minutes from Hobart. There are cafes, antique stores, local crafts, a primary school and transport. Franklin attracts visitors from around the world to its Wooden Boat Centre and stunning location, it is the gateway to the pristine natural beauty of Southern Tasmania. For everyday shopping and services bustling Huonville is 9km towards Hobart.

This exceptional opportunity is ready for your personal touch and creative flair… Be prepared to fall in love!