Arcadian Downs (Dr Harry’s Hobby Farm) is well known throughout Australia. Consisting of 26 hectares or 64 acres approximately the property is perfectly positioned on Relbia Road within 15 minutes of Launceston and 10 minutes from Launceston Airport. Perched high above the popular Relbia Valley the views are extraordinary, with 100 year old Elm trees complimenting the outstanding fully landscaped English style gardens.

Homestead
Constructed by an Artisan, the fieldstone home is American Tudor style. Providing a high standard of living downstairs, the architecturally designed kitchen and dining room looks over gardens and the 12 metre long pool. A formal sitting room with Cathedral ceilings opens into a large entrance foyer with direct access to the office. A full sized billiard room and wet bar are also on the ground floor along with a fully tiled guest bathroom. A double garage is also under the same roof line. Upstairs are 3 double bedrooms, master with ensuite and a huge walk in robe plus additional bathroom and toilet.

The Caf
The Clucky Chook Caf is separate to the house and garden. The 7 x 6.5 metre building offers a large entertaining area and a caterer’s kitchen. The verandah is 5 metres wide and overlooks the lake and superb rural views. Suitable for a number of commercial uses including professional rooms, BandB or alternative accommodation.

Stables and Horse Facilities
A fully lined round yard 16 metre diameter and 2 metres high provides the basis of horse or cattle handling infrastructure. Adjoining timber yards are 7 x 7 metres and 2 metres high plus a handling crush for preg testing etc. 4 loose boxes surround a fully enclosed yard with a hot/cold wash bay and tack room. There is a fully self contained unit in the stable complex providing living quarters for staff etc. There is a toilet block in this area also including a disabled toilet.

Shedding
The property provides extensive shedding including a 24.8 x 6.25 metre fully lined cattery with polished cement floors and floor heating. This also provides a kitchen and laundry facility. There are 8 dog kennels with yards and undercover horse float and truck parking. An additional 32 metre long shed is currently being used for poultry. The large sheds are all versatile and could be easily converted to other uses. All sheds are plumbed and have electricity (3 phase on site).

Farm
The farm is fenced into 13 useable paddocks all with electric fencing and extensive use of post and rail. All paddocks have troughs with mains water and a laneway and gate system make stock movement easy. Shelter belts have been extensively planted providing wind protection and would prove useful for horticultural pursuits as well as livestock. The property is well positioned in a very successful grape growing region, with the 12.5 megalitre dam providing security for this type of venture.

Agents Comments
Perfectly located in sought after Relbia, properties of this size and quality are increasingly hard to secure. Historic Evandale township is just around the corner with beautiful period buildings and popular cafes and events such as the well known Penny Farthing Championships.

Please contact Martin O’Byrne on 0417 594 960 or Michael Warren 0418 125 500 of Roberts Real Estate, Launceston.