Rosendale - Serene and Productive Country Estate in the Derwent Valley, Tasmania
Nestled within the serene landscape of the Derwent Valley, "Rosendale" is a distinguished heritage-listed property dating back to the 1850s, with a seamless early 2000s extension that blends classic charm with modern comforts in Hayes.
This remarkable sandstone homestead showcases enduring character with its thick sandstone walls that also offer exception insulation - cool during the summer, and delightfully warm through the winter months.
Rustic elegance meets contemporary convenience, with ample natural light flooding every room, creating inviting and sun-filled interiors. The main residence features a spacious, sun-drenched lounge room, and separate dining. Expansive verandahs invite relaxation in the sun-dappled mornings and peaceful afternoons.
The gourmet kitchen, with ample space to dine-in, comes fully equipped with modern appliances, ample bench space with timber countertops, and plenty of storage within quality cabinetry.
The homestead comprises three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a private attic bedroom, and one with built-in wardrobes, making it ideal for families or those seeking space to accommodate guests.
The expansive property features two open fireplaces, a wood heater, reverse cycle heat pump, and additional electric heaters, ensuring comfort year-round, along with gas hot water.
A charming, purpose-built sandstone cottage, currently utilised as a successful Air BNB, offers additional accommodation, thoughtfully designed for comfort with double-glazed windows, excellent insulation, a cozy wood heater, and electric heating. The cottage includes a well-appointed kitchen, open-plan living and dining area, a bedroom, and a modern bathroom, along with a sheltered patio overlooking the gardens.
Spectacular all-weather outdoor entertaining is set amidst beautifully maintained grounds that are graced with an array of early plantings, featuring stately English trees like elms, ashes, and walnuts, along with a variety of fruit trees.
The gardens are further adorned with lilacs, laburnum, roses, and box hedges, complemented by more recent additions of flowering and fruit-bearing trees. Rosendale's riverbank setting, framed by majestic river gums and blackwood trees, creates a picturesque backdrop for peaceful living.
The estate's land is prime for agricultural pursuits, with two hectares of market garden-quality alluvial soil, ideal for cultivation. An established asparagus stand spans 0.7 hectares, showcasing a proven history of quality production, with opportunity to continue to provide fresh produce to some of Hobart's leading grocers, markets and restaurants.
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