Unique Victorian heritage home or B&B in private parkland setting in Tasmanias fertile Huon ValleySet in the heart of Tasmanias picturesque Huon Valley Matildas of Ranelagh is Victorian gem(c 1865) offering over 60 squares of gracious living and has always been a landmark property in the district. In 1970 the Queen of England took tea in what is now The Matilda Suite (a small drawing room at the time).Within 30 minutes of the capital city, Hobart, Matildas of Ranelagh is set on 5.5 acres of extensive parklands and gardens. The gardens are mainly deciduous English by nature and there are many magnificent old trees including oaks, plane trees and Magnolias. Large and rambling, the gardens are nevertheless for the most part self-seeding and self-mulching with weeding/maintenance kept to a minimum. With excellent rainfall in this part of Southern Tasmania, there is no difficulty sustaining these beautiful gardens. The property is bounded on the lower side by the Mountain river with the title extending to the riverbank. Matildas now operates as one of Tasmanias top B&B establishments , winner of the Peoples Choice Awards in 2002. It is also eminently suitable as a large, comfortable and luxurious country home with extensive private gardens. An historic oasthouse (c 1912) is currently a garage and storage area.Located on one of the main Southern Tasmania touring routes, The Huon Trail, Maildas is surrounded by many local attractions including nearby vineyards and orchards, salmon farms and famous The Forestry Tasmania Tahune Airwalk.Matildas is only 30 minutes south of Hobart and 5 minutes from the regions commercial center,- the town of Huonville. For one of the very best town and country lifestyles in Australia, dontmiss this very special property. For sale now. Offers over $1.6m Contact Mary Brownell on 0417 326 804 for further information.