Facing the morning sun, overlooking easterly slopes and pastures of the property and towards Mount Roland Range comprises three peaks: Mount Roland (1234m), Mt Van Dyke (1084m) and Mt Claude (1034m) on the horizon this is a picturesque country lifestyle farmlet comprising approximately 22.5 acres, a split level two bedroom brick home as the main residence, 4 car colourbond garage/workshop, caravan with annexe and decking area for sleep outs or teenage retreat. The property has an abundance of natural spring water for stock and domestic use. The property features numerous recent upgrades to facilities.
The home is a comfortable split level two bedroom home, featuring recently installed 24 panel 5 kw solar inverter meaning power costs are minimal over the course of the year. The main living area features terra-cotta and slate tiles in the kitchen and laundry, under floor heating and both wood and gas heating options. The open plan area also features kitchen with slow combustion and electric cooking facilities and corner pantry, while the living area looks over and opens out onto the deck and the panoramic property and mountain views.
The bedrooms, hall and landing area have just had new carpets laid in the past week (December 2017), and the bathroom renovation is just awaiting finishing touches.
The bathroom features new spa bath and vanities, separate shower, adjoining WC and generous laundry rooms.
A single carport provides undercover at the house, while the 6 X 9 metre garage/workshop provides further parking, workshop and storage options.
The house has had solar power installed with 24 panel 5kw system, which has allowed for the vendors to be in credit for all but the winter months of the year with average use. NBN is now connected to the property and dramatically improved internet quality and access speeds. The home features timber cathedral ceilings in the living area.
Water supply for domestic and garden use is well catered for with three rainwater tanks collecting water from both the house and workshop/garage roofs, with the main household 5,000 gallon tank just having a new pressure pump installed in the past couple of months. Water from the two tanks from the garage are gravity feed to the household as required. The property has a couple of small farm dams, and numerous springs that have significant untapped potential that feed to a creek that feeds into Falls Creek that runs through the valley and eventually to Lake Barrington. The property has a sunny easterly aspect and is nicely sheltered from the prevailing southwesterly winds that blow cold in winter.
The property features an 18 foot (up to 6 berth caravan) with a 6 X 3 metre demountable annexe attached along with a 6 X 4 metre timber deck area currently used for sleep out or when friends visit which would remain with the property. The grounds feature numerous utility sheds, raised garden areas, and meshed poultry runs for fresh farm produce.
The vendors are in the process of completing a number of minor renovations, upgrades and clearances which will be completed by any settlement as they prepare to move to a new property. The editorial and photos will evolve as those works are carried out. The property is approximately 8 to 10 minutes into the township of Wilmot to primary school, general store and post office. Approximately 35 minutes-drive to Devonport, Ulverstone, Latrobe or Sheffield and about an hour and a half to Launceston via Sheffield. This is a property that will appeal to people wanting a small acreage farm with the potential to be essentially self-sufficient with fresh produce and potentially earn a handy supplementary income by motivated outdoors people, alternatively it is ideal for recreational outdoors lifestyle setting. The neighbouring roads, trails and plantations (subject to permissions) provide ideal recreational opportunities for walking and trail riding.
