49 Smiths Road

Roland TAS 7306

In winter this early 1900's home, partly built from black-wood harvested from the farm itself, will welcome you from the crisp fresh air of the surrounding snow-capped mountains and into its toasty heart where a Tassie Barrel heater emits an alluring glow from the warm flames. In summer enjoy swimming or fishing in one of the farms six dams which are filled with natural spring waters and maybe catch a glimpse of a Platypus who occasionally takes up residence.
Taste the delicious fruits of a small but bearing age orchard which includes Lemons, Cherries, Apples, Pears, Nashi, Plums, Hazelnuts, Olive, Apricot and Almond trees, along with Redcurrants Raspberries and Rhubarb. The natural north and easterly aspect of the farm provide natural shelter from the prevailing winter south westerly winds, and take full advantage of the captured sunlight for ripening fresh produce and ideal for animal husbandry.
The farm currently runs a small Belted Galloway beef herd (which may be negotiated for purchase along with the property). It is also an excellent opportunity for equine enthusiasts with its access to an abundance of forestry tracks. Much of the farm is capable of cutting fodder crops, and indeed in the past has produced commercial crops. It presents valuable highland grazing and good reliable growth with outstanding shelter as well as plentiful rainfall year round.
The property hosts a number of older traditional farm outbuildings including a decommissioned walk through dairy currently used for a tack room and tool storage, along with lean to skillion, which is used for machinery and fodder storage. Also included are stockyards, cattle crush and loading ramp for cattle handling. Over half of the farm has had vermin proof fencing erected, and livestock are further controlled with internal electrics.
The kitchen has recently been updated, features gas and electric cooking facilities, the pristine spring water is gravity fed, is very eco-friendly along with the added benefit of being very cost efficient. The house was rewired approximately twelve years ago, and the private power poles were renewed within the last five years ensuring many years maintenance free.
So drive away from the busy towns and cities and breath the freshest of air, drink the freshest of spring water, take the time to wander through the grassy paddocks and enjoy the benefits of living with Mother Nature.
Call Neil Colbeck 0429 331 664
Property Code: 326