82 Ferry Road

Kettering TAS 7155

'Anstey Barton' is an outstanding property on the outskirts of Kettering, the gateway to Bruny Island. Located on a hillside overlooking the D'Entrecasteaux Channel, it comprises an interesting history: the original house was built by Thomas Anstey in 1824 near Oatlands in central Tasmania; however, by 1979 had fallen into disrepair. It was purchased by the current owner, dismantled, and the convict hewn sandstone blocks were transported to the new site at Kettering where over two years from 1993 to 1995, the new 'Anstey Barton' was built.

Based on the style of Secheron House built in 1831 in Battery Point with its extensive verandahs over-looking the Derwent River, 'Anstey Barton' is testament to colonial architecture combined with 21st Century technology and comfort. The house is approached through a sandstone gateway, a sweeping driveway, and landscaped gardens, to an extensive courtyard at the rear of the property. A commanding portico and cedar front door open onto a vast entrance foyer from which the formal living rooms of the house are found. To the left is the billiard room running the full width of the building with French doors leading onto the wide verandah, while the drawing room with its beautiful bay window, and the adjacent dining room present the northern face of the building. These two rooms having open fireplaces creating a relaxed atmosphere in a sophisticated setting. With high ceilings, solid cedar architraves, skirting boards and doors, wide celery-top pine floorboards, and period light fittings and fire surrounds, there is a definite sense of a 19th Century world combined with present day comforts. The conservatory captures the views and all day sun and is a conduit between the formal rooms and the more casual eastern wing of the home. A spacious family kitchen opens onto the patio and garden, and with the primary bedroom complete with walk-in robe and en suite, shares views of the Channel. Two spacious double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a laundry complete the wing, and adjoin the four car garage on the southern side of the courtyard. On the lower level of the building are three large, double bedrooms, each with en suite and walk-in robe, plus a study, an expansive cellar facility and substantial storeroom.

Situated only 30 minutes from Hobart, this property presents the opportunity to own a magnificent family home or, as the current owners have done, incorporate it as a home and high-end accommodation business.