Last Listing description (December 2012)
Magnificent Homestead
Magnificent Homestead
One of the most impressive homes on the Eastern Shore, situated in the exclusive rural surrounds of Acton Park, yet only 20 minutes to the City of Hobart and less than 15 minutes to the City of Clarence.
Custom built and architecturally designed, with breathtaking features, to practical day to day additions.
The combined floor area of all infrastructure, including garage, stables, decks etc totals 933 squares approx. (867sqm).
Built for the “horse” loving family who enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle, the home has size, yet provides a warm comfortable ambience.
Sun filled rooms and the glistening ever changing vista of Frederick Henry Bay can be enjoyed from nearly all the living areas and bedrooms in the home.
Strategically positioned on 6.3 acres of flat to gently sloping pasture land and split into 9 paddocks, all with electrified fencing which are animal and dog proof and most paddocks have automatic waterers and can be irrigated.
Access to the property is through an electric gate and long tree lined driveway.
The main entrance to the home has the most magnificent Victorian red gum floorboards and this theme extends through the hallway to the open plan kitchen and dining area.
The kitchen is extensively equipped with all the modern conveniences, island bench and large walk in pantry with access to a 2nd larder below. Access through large sliding doors from kitchen to the rear deck surrounded by a privacy wall for al fresco dining and outdoor entertaining.
The main living area flows from the kitchen/dining area and has dual access to the front deck which runs the length of the home, overlooking the horse arena, several paddocks and of course captures the magnificent views and surrounds.
Moving through the property from the lounge is a formal dining area, two large bedrooms separated by a television/audio room, large family bathroom plus separate guest toilet and huge laundry/ utility room. At the end of the hallway, there is a fantastic parents retreat, with access to the front deck, a large office, main bedroom with ensuite with dual shower and his and her sinks and a large walk in robe. There is a double office down this end of the house with outside access and would be perfect for a home business.
Nothing has been spared in the construction of this residence with double glazed windows throughout most of the house, ducted heating and cooling in the main living areas, with Reverse Cycle Air conditioners fulfilling the rest of the heating and cooling requirements. There is floor heating in both the main bathrooms and ceiling heat in the laundry/utility room.
Everywhere is wired for sound and there is an intercom/ alarm system throughout.
Before we venture downstairs, I must add that on the upper level is the laundry with ample cupboards, island bench and pull out ironing board, but this area also provides access to a “dream room” for teenagers above the double garage.
This area provides a large bedroom/living area and ensuite.
Parents....you will not hear the “stereo”.
Would also be ideal for guests.
Downstairs has a large games room or rumpus ideal for the billiards or eight ball table, small bedroom or office adjacent and sep bathroom.
A large part of under the house has been concreted and plastered, ideal for wine cellar, hobby pursuits or storage.
There is also a “fireproof” room.
Externally, there is the double garage with the loft above for teenagers or guests and a 4 car garage/carport, spacious enough to house both float or truck and boat.
There is a stable block at the rear of the property that consists of 3 stables, tack room, hay storage and a separate rug and feed room, plus hot water concrete wash bay. Horses will be on cloud nine with all the facilities they have. The large sand arena which measures 50 x 20 has permanent arena lighting, so you can practice you're jumping any time of the day or night.
The property is adjacent to the Tangarra riding trails so you will never be too far away from a great horse ride and a short ride from the local Pony Club and Tasmanian Equestrian Centre.
This property is in close vicinity to all southern beaches, schools and shops.