1 Chapel Lane

Dover TAS 7117

Welcome to The Manse House, 1 Chapel Lane situated in the beautiful seaside town of Dover. The Manse House was built by the Congregational Church community in 1945 as the residence for its minister. Tucked in behind the iconic Congregational Church and the lovely Cenotaph Park, it provides a quiet and private setting nestled away from the road. The home retains most of its original features which include beautiful Tasmanian Oak dado walls, high ceilings, three large bedrooms and two fireplaces with original timber and copper surrounds. The house was fully rewired in 2011 and a new hot water system was installed in 2019. Two of the three bedrooms boasts lovely views over the garden and Esperance Bay. The third bedroom can be used as a study and collects all day sun. The spacious lounge or family room can also be converted into a generous sized fourth bedroom featuring the original fireplace for those winter months. The home features a freshly painted bathroom with a shower, toilet and heat lamps. The dining room lies next to the cosy kitchen which overlooks the outside entertainment area, perfect for the avid cook. A laundry and extra storage area can be found in the outbuilding, currently used as a cool pantry for storing jams and chutneys made from the abundance of organic fruit produced on the 30 fruit trees on the property and the large fully fenced vegetable garden. There is also an additional toilet outside with an outdoor sink ideal for a quick clean up after a day of gardening or for cleaning all those fish caught from the nearby jetty. A covered walkway between the house and the outbuilding provides protection from the rain allowing you to enjoy the outside in any weather. When the weather is favourable you can make use of the large paved outdoor entertaining area, perfect to host large gatherings.The property is 1131m2 in size and includes a mini orchard with 30 fruit trees including a prolific Lady of the Snow heritage apple tree which is loved by all who taste the fruit. The fruit bearing trees include apples, peaches, various plums, peaches, apricots, pear and quince plus others. There are also grape, kiwi fruit, jostaberry and other food bearing plants. The large fully enclosed vegetable garden produces year round vegetables. A fully enclosed, vermin proof chicken coop provides safety for your chooks or alternatively could be used as a secure dog kennel. The large yard has been fully fenced, using heavy duty galvanised panels. The property features a large double colorbond garage/workshop which ideal for storing your car and/or boat and power is connected. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle this property is within walking distance to all that Dover has to offer and only a short 40 minute drive into Huonville. Call Danielle today to book your inspection.