48 Rankins Road

Franklin TAS 7113

This Storybook Designer Home has been built with luxury and flexibility in mind. The owners have used top quality materials, fittings and appliances throughout. Wherever possible locally sourced wood such as Huon pine, celery top pine and myrtle have been used. Rooms have been designed to be flexible in their usage.

The striking view of this weatherboard home from the hard-base driveway is enhanced by a sense of openness and seclusion.

The home is two-story but is made up of four levels. This four-bedroom, two-bathroom fully insulated home offers plenty of flexibility for your living.

Entering the home on the ground floor through the laundry, we find recently resealed slated floors with underfloor heating. On this the lower level, a large second bedroom has access to the covered verandah through double glass doors - a perfect spot for guests to have their morning coffee. This bedroom has a walk-in robe.

Continuing on the lower level, the main bathroom design has been carefully considered with a separate shower and a superb free-standing bath. Natural light shines through the leadlight windows, all being complemented by the natural colour palette.

A large rumpus room which can be sub-divided by a sliding wall offers great flexibility, being easily transformed into extra bedrooms. This area has a glass-fronted woodstove in addition to the underfloor heating.

Venturing upstairs via a short flight of stairs, you reach the main entrance and hallway. This area is tiled in specially imported green floor tiles (chosen to emulate Lakeland Slate). A walk-in cloakroom is present on this level.

From the entrance hall and via a stairway complemented by a myrtle stair rail, you arrive in the main living area where you will feel like you are on top of the world. Typical Storybook window design and very clever lighting result in a wow' effect.

Along with the thoughtfulness and planning of the rest of the home, the kitchen has not missed out. Designed with the cook of the home in mind there is an abundance of work spaces - two long myrtle benches plus a granite island bench. There is also a superb walk-in larder. The sophistication of the Travertine marble floor, the shaker style kitchen cabinets and the granite splashback will make preparing and cooking the family meal a pleasure. The open plan living, dining and kitchen area is flooded with natural sunlight and views framed by treated windows. There is access to an outside relaxation verandah, the perfect spot to sit and let your worries drift away with the sounds of silence.

A short flight of stairs leads up to the master room or what could be described as the 'Parent's Hideaway' - a light and airy retreat. The bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite, complete with underfloor heating and French doors that lead to a private balcony.

There is a 7.4m x 7.2m lockable concreted base workshop/garage, connected to power. There is also a bathroom built into this area. Attached to the workshop is a triple high clearance carport. Behind the carport is a fully enclosed and established vegetable and fruit garden with 6 raised beds, providing you with the option to live off the land. There is also a chicken house and run.

The property has a permanent running creek providing an extra element of relaxation and another option of providing water to your property.

Other highlights of the property that cannot be missed are: four Noirot Panel Heaters, LED lighting throughout the lower level, a 6KW Solar System, abundance supply of firewood, septic system and 2 x water tanks (10,000 and 40,000 gallons) meaning no Tas Water bills.

This property is a real lifestyle property offering plenty of options for you to live off the land, enjoy raising your own animals and even to build your own Eco-friendly cabins (STCA) to generate an extra income.

If you are seeking a quality-built home with total seclusion, then call Nyal and arrange an inspection of this lifestyle property with breathtaking ambiance today.