41 Sheppard Avenue

Hillwood TAS 7252

Hillwood is a beautiful area on the eastern side of the Tamar in Northern Tasmania, known for its apple orchards, rolling green hills and beautiful views. Hillwood is located only 25 minutes drive from Launceston on a new bypass highway, and travelling is a breeze.This property at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac with privacy and rural views, is outstanding. Set on approx 8.3 hectares (20.5 acres) of pasture, it has recently been running sheep and previously horses.There is more to offer here than can be described in words, and the photos don't give the natural earthy feel to the home you will experience upon visiting.If you are a fussy type of buyer who appreciates homes built the old fashioned way when joinery was a craft, then you will be impressed with the beautiful Baltic timber walls and raked ceilings. The sunken lounge with an elevated crackling wood fire featuring exposed old bricks that go to the ceiling and beyond.All this timber is complemented by the beautifully polished slate floors throughout the living areas, french doors and plenty of full length windows that bring the magnificent garden views inside.The kitchen has been updated in recent years, offering a portion of glassed roof and a granite bench top. A top quality electric/gas stove with 3 ovens, is a delight for any cook. There are multiple living areas, 4 bedrooms as well as a separate study, and a fabulous rumpus room converted from the former double garage. The home is heated throughout with a new new wood-fired stove, open fire and gas heater.Shedding is excellent too with a very large colour bond shed suitable for housing a boat, tractor or caravan. Maybe all three. If you are someone who would like to be self sufficient, all the hard work is done. The veggie garden is large and fully enclosed, plus there are further raised garden beds and numerous established fruit trees. You will be impressed with the chook enclosure for beautiful home grown eggs for your morning breakfast.The property is set into 7 separate paddocks with a loading ramp for easy transportation of livestock. There is also an outstanding and beautiful lake on the property, which is home to ducks and native fauna. There are also two extra dams. Water is plentiful, and the home is connected to the town water supply.Other attributes:Built in 1983 with no expense spared. House size is a generous 278m2.Heated throughout with a wood fire, open fire and gas heater in rumpus.20 Lg Neon solar panels with zero electric bills, 6.6 kilowatts.Security system NBN Rates $1200 per yearWater rates $720 per year (variable)A portion of mature pine plantation that can be harvested at any time6 water tanks, 2 dams, 1 lakeFor the pleasure of an inspection please call Sharon Fahey to arrange a viewing and please allow plenty of time to view this property