Built in 1922, this stately home was designed by renowned architect JW Short of Sandy Bay. The Federation & California Bungalow inspiration with many Art Nouveau details provide delicate ornamentation in a striking red brick tuck-pointed construction. Totally unique is the buttressed verandah with arches, complemented beautifully with the asymmetrical placement of bay windows.

The home is completely secluded behind glorious gardens totalling 3022m2. A large hedge provides separation from the community hall on one side as you are led through the gates up the driveway on the other. Two century-old Canary Island Palms tower over the front yard which has a tiled fountain as its centrepiece. This leads to a woodland garden with many specimen and fruit trees & a delightful pond. At the rear is a gravel parking courtyard, double garage & an original outbuilding ideal for storage.

Inside the home the 3m ceilings create a grandness that is further enhanced by decorative pressed-tin. Elegant lead-light stained glass around the front door, graceful fretwork, wide skirting boards; picture rails are illuminated from a skylight and three original Arts and Crafts lead-light hanging lamps. Throughout, the gorgeous timber work is crafted from Tasmanian Oak, Oregon, King Billy & Huon Pine.

There are 2 grand living areas, each with bay windows. Both have fireplaces & pressed-tin ceilings. The completely renovated kitchen retains its country-kitchen character whilst catering for the conveniences of modern times. The chestnut brown Rayburn slow-combustion cooker set into its alcove of convict-made brick is a highlight feature, radiating warmth, comfort, self-sufficiency, and culinary traditions. Two distinct working areas include the central island with cooktop, oven and powerful Qasar extraction hood above, as well as a butler's pantry complete with sinks and workstation, making it easy and practical for two or more pairs of hands in the kitchen at the same time.

Once operated as a spa retreat accommodation, the 2 bathrooms are designed for restorative well-being. One has a luxurious soak bath & double shower with rain-head and massage nozzle fittings. The other bathroom has a sauna & steam room shower for restorative dry & moist heat experiences. On the large entertainment deck is a hot tub for relaxation as you overlook the lovely mature garden. The deck is accessed through the sunroom via french doors.
The veggie garden & free range chicken run & coop can provide you with fresh eggs and vegetables. Water is from a 25,000L concrete main water tank, 15,000L poly water tank for overflow & plumbed to equalise with main tank, 1000L poly water tank for garden can also be plumbed to the main tank if needed.

Only 10 min from Huonville, you are close to shops & services with Hobart CBD 40 min & the airport less than an hour's drive.

Please contact Karl Gallienne 0400500527 or Colby Bauckham 0488445793 of The Property Culture to arrange a private viewing.