37 Slab Road

Middleton TAS 7163

The property comprises 12.27 hectares (a little over 30 acres) of mixed pasture and established woodland including some 100 plus year old stringy bark gum trees. The house itself sits high in the landscape, well protected from cold southerly and hot westerly winds by surrounding hills and has extensive (water) views of the D'Entrecasteaux Channel to the east and north.

In addition to this spacious 3 bedroom home there is a separate renovated studio with bedroom, bathroom and living space, currently used as home office and overspill accommodation. Use your imagination as to what you could use it for . A teenager's retreat, private space for guests, artist's studio, holiday rental / AirBnB?

There are ample outdoor entertaining areas including a covered woodfire pizza oven, sun-drenched decking and shady picnic spots. This is all surrounded by extensive, low maintenance Mediterranean and native gardens.

The gardens also make for true self-sufficiency. There are numerous established fruit trees in the large 2 acre orchard, including apricot, apple, pear, plum, walnut, chestnut, almond, hazelnut, quince, loquat, mulberry, figs and blueberry, grape, kiwifruit, passionfruit and more. The large fenced vegetable patch is well established with raspberries, loganberries, asparagus, rhubarb etc. Further there is a 10m polytunnel for all your more sensitive plantings, and an extensive kitchen herb garden.

THE PROPERTY

Working stock yards, ramp, dairy byre and is divided into various fully fenced paddocks.

two dams, one of which is a 1 million litre spring fed dam, 35 000 L rain water storage, water piped to troughs and gardens (a total of 8 taps in various locations over the property).

2 storage containers, a feed shed, animal shelters etc.

conveniently located 3 minutes from Middleton general store, Middleton beach and boat ramp, 10 minutes to Woodbridge District School and Marine Discovery Centre, school bus at end of road. 45 minutes drive from the Hobart CBD.

POTENTIAL?

Only limited by your imagination or enthusiasm. Facing North / North East it is ideal for developing a Vineyard, Berry Farm, running stock, visitor accommodation . ??

You won't find a better lifestyle property!

fully self sufficient, totally off-grid property
12.27 hectares (30+ acres)
facing north-east for all day sun
fabulous water and rural views
solar passive architect designed home
separate renovated Chalet
enormous orchard with 16+ fruit and nut varieties
large established vegetable gardens and poly tunnel
large permanent dam and numerous water tanks
fully fenced paddocks and working stock yards