3464 Huon Highway

Franklin TAS 7113

Perched up on the bank overlooking the Huon River, this charming property was once the original Convent and School House, now tastefully renovated into 3-4 apartments offering 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Operating as The Convent Franklin, the property offers 3 separate accommodation. Well thought through, there are two apartments have a living, dining and kitchen with a bedroom and ensuite. Both with access to the verandah at the front and patios at the rear. The third has the option of being a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom layout, or with the interconnecting door closed, 2 separate 1 bedroom apartments. All the spaces are temperature controlled by well integrated ceiling mounted air-conditioning.Ideal as guest accommodation, The Convent Franklin is proving to be very popular with a strong level of bookings growing every month, making it a great little business. Alternatively, there are other options for the building such as private apartments for seniors, or you may want to move in to one and maintain the other 2 as accommodation for an income stream. Available on a Walk-in-Walk-out basis, would include everything required to continue operating all 3 accommodation apartments. This would include all the furniture and even the website, name and future bookings.Martina:This is the end apartment. With beautiful timber floors and ceilings in the living and bedroom, there is a lovely vintage feel, complimented well with the sympathetic styling of the era. The kitchen has a style of its own, with modern appliances and conveniences. There is plenty of room here for a large timber country table completing the country feel. The bedroom is a vibrant teal, setting the mood for the gorgeous blue wall tiled bathroom, offset with the large stone floor tiles and timber accents. Martina also enjoys access to the front verandah, where your guests can sit back and take in the panoramic river views. The back patio is where the BBQ lives for a less formal meal. Named after Sister Martina who once graced the convent seemed a fitting testament to the past.Alice Catherine:The middle apartment. This one has a wonderful modern country styling with a lovely feature brick fireplace in the lounge. Also accessed from the front verandah, the living then leads through to the dining room and finally through to the kitchen, creating a seamless flow through the spaces. A large skylight cleverly floods the middle with plenty of added natural light. The bedroom here is bright and spacious. This one has a vibrant apple green wall tiled bathroom, complimenting the stone floor tiles. Simply beautiful.School House:The original school hall is now a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with 2 separate living areas. Taking full advantage of the amazing vaulted ceilings, there is a wonderful sense of space combining the lounge, dining and kitchen. Large picture windows beautifully frame the river vistas and allow loads of natural light to fill the room. From here stairs lead to the master suite incorporating a mezzanine bedroom, through to a luxurious bathroom. The rear of the hall offers a second living space and kitchenette and another gorgeous bedroom and ensuite bathroom. Connected with a door, this could be shut off separately and made into a 4th apartment. Otherwise great when a second bedroom is required for 2 couples or a family.Very tastefully renovated and transformed, there are only the final touches to be done now. This is a great opportunity to secure a home, a business, or a combination of the two. Positioned right in the heart of Franklin, it is an easy stroll to the shops and cafs on offer. The river banks provide a lovely scene to enjoy evening walks and there are many community activities that Franklin is known for. Drop into the collective for fresh produce at the Palais Theatre, or attend one of the concerts. Pop down for a drink at the Ye Ol' Franklin Pub and enjoy a meal out, all within walking distance. Sat between a private residence and the old Church and Presbytery (both also private residences now), this is a lovely enclave of heritage buildings.The main hub of the Huon Valley is at Huonville, within 10 minutes by car, where you will find all your larger country town shops and services including a Woollies supermarket, doctors and schools. Hobart is a picturesque 40 minute drive and the airport is within an hour.Please contact us for more information or to arrange a private viewing between guests.