1224 Sheffield Road

Lower Barrington TAS 7306

The restoration is not without some smart ideas being incorporated to allow the home the choice of being used as a grand private residence or explore the potential of a stylish well positioned Bed and Breakfast. Suitable for so many buyers the property offers an excellent mix of tradition with flexible living whether family, retirees, tradesperson or small farming.
Modern amenities and features include a new timber kitchen enhanced with enormous 10 sqm walk in pantry, Dishlex dishwasher and Euromaid stove. The well designed light filled main bathroom incorporates a spa and at rear of the house a large sunroom/games room has been created. Heating is provided courtesy of two heat pumps (Daikin and Fujitsu) and 2 Eltron Steibel wired in panel heaters and combustion heater in the dining room ensuring cozy winters for all in residence.
Off the hallway to the right and left are the generous sized bedrooms ranging in size from 5m x 4m to 7m x 5m each with built in wardrobes (the main with walk in robe) and original fireplace retained in each (not in use). The main and smaller bedrooms feature large bay windows overlooking the formal garden at the front of the house.
Entering the living quarters you will be impressed with the separate dining area adjacent to the attractive timber kitchen which enjoys wonderful views over the surrounding farms, rural landscape and glimpses of Bass Strait. With high ceilings, period light fittings and combustion heater the dining room is both stylish and functional with enough room to accommodate family and friends while the kitchen with ample preparation area and breakfast bar provides the setting for casual encounters.
The adjoining light and spacious formal living room features original metre high dado panels, period lighting, expansive windows with views of the countryside and the centrepiece, a beautifully crafted ornate fireplace akin to the ???Bjelke-Petersen??? design.
At the rear of the house the recently constructed rumpus/sun room/art studio will require internal finishing. A separate bathroom and sliding glass doors leading to both the rear yard and out to the barn and garage provide an ideal place to compliment your outdoors entertaining.
Ideal for cropping and livestock The 6.7 acres of highly productive class 2 and 3 soils would be ideal for the hobby farmer to create income or to lease out. The garden and lawn surrounding the house are fenced from the pasture and feature a veggie garden and resplendent with walnut, apple, green gage plum, lemon, roses, rhododendrons, daphne and natives.
Outbuildings include 4 car garage with power and roller doors, dairy shed with power, large hay shed, barn with loft, wood shed, utilities shed and a further 2 storage sheds.
Water supply is provided by Gravity fed 5000 gal (approx 20,000 litre) water tank and bore with new pump.
For more information on this superb property please contact the agent.