68 Quarry Road

Forcett TAS 7173

Situated on the Forcett/Lewisham border, this unique and charming home built in 1847 was the original Forcett School house. It has great street appeal featuring a full length Celery top pine verandah where you can sit and gaze at the surrounding hills and countryside. A charming family home offering easy living with an open plan kitchen including modern appliances, dining, family area that flows through to a huge dining lounge room all with high ceilings. All rooms feature convict brick and sandstone fireplaces with mantles, beautiful Huon pine, King Billy windows and pit sawn bluegum floorboards, add character and charm to this unique property. This exquisitely and tastefully presented home offers a spacious main bedroom with an adjoining nursery alternatively it could be a walk-in robe or study. There are two more double bedrooms, one with built in robes. The main bathroom has a freestanding bath, separate shower and vanity, which is spacious and bright. The laundry is separate and features built-in cupboards. Outside the back door is a lovely BBQ area and vegetable garden for the avid gardener. Only 30 minutes drive from Hobart, 1 minute to Lewisham Beach and 5 minutes to the local shops, supermarket, pharmacy, transport, restaurants, fruit markets, wineries and schools. This property has quite a large old stable, where you can use your imagination to create something special. There is a character garden shed and a separate storage shed. Situated on 2 acres of land there is plenty of opportunity to develop and make it your own piece of paradise. It lends itself to have a unique business venture to include a restaurant with a huge chef's kitchen flowing through to the large dining area and turning two bedrooms adjoining into extra dining rooms. Outside would be ideal for an open dining area with large umbrellas and perhaps a play area for children and pets. The world is your oyster when it comes to making this property your own project! The land could be developed to grow grapes or a market garden, the possibilities are endless. A fantastic lifestyle or business opportunity awaits you.