8 Henry Street

Richmond TAS 7025

Later the house was used as the boarding school known as Harrow Hill.
Later still the home was occupied by the daughters of a wealthy local land owner and they too opened the house to tutor children of the district.
The current owners of Fernville have been in residence for the past 15 years where their large family has enjoyed the rambling nature and warm ambience of this unique period home.
The property is set within 1836m2 of old established gardens, much of which is beneath a beautiful canopy of dappled light. The garden consists of many chambers connected by shady paths, privet hedges, rock walls and timber arches.
Nestling within the garden are several useful garden sheds, a timber chalet, a large lined studio with a shower, a double garage and two arbour style carports.
The large house is presented in sound and solid condition and features all the charming elements of its original construction including rustic timber floors, 10 fireplaces, beautiful colonial Cedar architraves, skirting boards, doors and window surrounds. There are two cellars beneath the ground floor.
The house has been recently rewired, re-roofed, has two wood heaters and reverse cycle heat pumps to ensure a comfortable modern existence within the massive stone and brick walls of the large house.
Accommodation is generous and varied and includes a number of living rooms, a small library, four to six bedrooms [depending on the occupants needs], 2 bathrooms and more.
Fernville is located within a tree lined Richmond street a short level walk from local schools and day-care centre, medical centre, bakery, pharmacy, supermarkets, the hotel, specialty shops and the myriad of galleries, restaurants, local attractions both historic and contemporary that make Richmond a unique Georgian village.
The rural district around Richmond boasts many vineyards and wineries, broad and intense agriculture and the scenic 20 minute drive to Hobart City and Hobart airport, via the beautiful waterway of the lower Coal River estuary.