This impeccably presented circa 1830's sandstone homestead, complete with original stables and outbuildings is set on just under an acre with spectacular views over the Prosser Valley. The property is accessed by a private road with the entrance framed by a pair of drystone walls. This extremely comfortable and elegant home, sensitively extended and renovated over the years, is surrounded on 3 sides by Blackwood verandahs, constructed from timber milled on the property.

On the ground floor the entry hall is spacious from which the 2 living areas, both informal and formal, lead off. The open plan kitchen, living, dining area is north facing with 2 sets of French doors leading onto the verandah and has both wood and gas heating. The country style kitchen features antique Baltic and Celery Top Pine cabinetry, a walk-in pantry and is amply equipped with European appliances including double pyrolytic ovens and a 900mm gas cooktop. The beautiful formal living/dining room is substantial with original sandstone walls and fireplace, Jetmaster insert, panel heating and further use of antique Baltic pine panelling on the ceiling. The bathroom is appointed with European sanitary and tap ware and a large walk-in shower. There generous separate laundry and multiple storage options complete this floor of the main homestead. From the front verandah, a fabulous studio/ fourth bedroom is accessed. Off this lovely light-filled space, there is also a large storage room, which offers enormous potential to the next owners should they wish to convert into self-contained accommodation or guest house.

Upstairs, accommodation consists of 3 well proportioned, light filled bedrooms, all with generous built ins, the master with a walk-in robe and space for lounging and a study/reading area. The second bathroom has a shower over the bath with a European vanity, sanitary and tap ware. Both bathrooms have heated flooring and towel rails. Tiles used throughout are Italian and Spanish and the custom-made carpet is 100% pure wool from New Zealand.

This exceptionally private and peaceful home is within 60 minutes of Hobart CBD, only 30 minutes to Hobart airport, 15 minutes to spectacular East coast beaches and there is plenty of fabulous walks at the local Buckland Gorge. With plenty of scope to further improve and expand upon the already generous accommodation by developing the stables into self-contained accommodation, STCA, this stunning property will appeal to a wide range of buyers.
The history of the property is referenced in A Social History of Spring Bay by Suzanne Lester.