Brilliantly secluded, this property is tucked away up in the pristine hills of Middleton where the air is always fresh. Perfectly set-up to be fully self sufficient , there is over 27 acres of pasture, tall native timbers, fruit trees, veggie patches, an endless supply of drinking water, hydronic heating, shedding, gardens, a very comfortable home and all this within 45 minutes to the Hobart CBD.
The pasture paddocks are well maintained and are lush with spring growth, ideal for either hay production or raising your own stock. There is enough firewood to last several lifetimes and there is a lovely walk down into the forest which leads to a beautiful gully with flowing creek and ferns.
Near the house there is an extensive mixture of fruit and nut trees, a large green house, a fully fenced veggie garden, the chooks have a palace and they can be rotated from one enclosed area to another. A water bore compliments the rainwater collected in to a 10,000 gallon tank. The bore water has been tested and is of perfect drinking quality. There is even a separate little cabin, ideal for a teenagers retreat or would make a great artist studio or workshop.
Inside there is a clever set-up using a range-style wood burning cooker which heats the room and heats the water too. This is both stored for use and also plumbed to the radiators throughout the house. There is electric back up (with solar connection option) if you choose to not use the wood option. You will be amazed at how low a power bill can be.
The kitchen is well fitted with a gas cooker, a dishwasher and a huge amount of pantry storage space. The lounge has big windows that look out over the native forest and even enjoys a bit of water view through a gap in the trees. Off the kitchen is a sunroom sitting area combined with the dining room. This is a lovely bright and airy room that overlooks the garden, a very popular space for the whole family. The 4 bedrooms are of a good size and the 2 way central bathroom works well as an ensuite too.
The nearest shop and fuel is 3 minutes down the hill, where you will also find the shores of the majestic channel waters with Bruny Island straight out in front. Boating and fishing doesnt get much better than here. A very picturesque 45 minutes drive will get you into the Hobart CBD. Along the way is Kingston, which provides all your services including doctors and supermarkets.
Overall this is a beautiful property offering great seclusion with the ability to provide a completely self sufficient lifestyle, without losing the creature comforts we have all become accustomed to.
Please contact us for further information or to arrange an inspection.