Last Listing description (September 2023)
'Selika' - located within minutes of the charming and renowned township of Sheffield on the Northwest coast of Tasmania, represents an extraordinarily rare opportunity to purchase a stunning lifestyle acreage property complete with a considered and sympathetically restored home, as well as an abundance of exceptional infrastructure already in place. This one-of-a-kind commanding stone built home and cottage situated on just over 100 acres of verdant pasture and boasting stunning views to Mt Roland, showcases all that considered country living has to offer.
The substantial main dwelling overlooks sweeping parklike gardens and makes an imposing statement as a country home with character and charm within a highly efficient and productive holding.
The wide entryway of the home welcomes you to the central living zone with an original Tassie Barrel Heater set within a fabulous stone fireplace, wooden ceilings, stone pillars and heat pump and transfer system, all adding to a sense of warmth and country comfort. The updated accommodation wing boasts a generous master bedroom with walk in robe and ensuite, a second large bedroom including a sun-drenched sitting room with gorgeous bay window, perfect for lazing with a book in the afternoon, as well as a third well sized bedroom and a fresh and bright family bathroom. New carpeting, shutters, curtains and light fittings have been installed throughout. To the other end of the living zone, a study leads through to the kitchen and dining area with a second beautiful bay window and second casual living area. All new appliances include a 900mm freestanding oven set within another imposing stone fireplace, new dishwasher and new heater to second casual living area, new lighting and soft furnishings, complete the wonderful country kitchen feel. A large laundry, utility room and third toilet are located conveniently to the rear of the second living zone and close to the side entrance of the home.
A short stroll away is the gorgeous stone cottage complete with all new plastering, light fittings, repointed open fireplace and plans in place for further extension if desired, offering the perfect location for a studio, office, holiday accommodation or gallery perhaps.
There has been extensive upgrades to all the electrical systems throughout the property and a solar system is in place.
The extensive gardens flow down to a meandering stream and include an abundance of old established tress, flora and fauna including resident platypus. A well-cared for orchard includes heritage apple, cherry, nectarine and plum trees, there is an established vegetable garden, glass house, and a brick wall garden that adds to the impressive estate feel of this charming property.
The holding's infrastructure is abundant and includes extremely well fenced paddocks, with 90% of the internal fencing having been replaced and 50% horse netted, all accessible by a well organised, updated lane way system that services a total of 13 paddocks, all with water supply in place. There is abundant bore water and an irrigation system that pumps water throughout the property and paddocks.
Outbuildings include a brand new oversized 6 bay, extra high machinery shed, the old dairy with tack storage that has been upgraded to include a vet shed with mare and foal crush, a new fully lined 3 bay stable block with extra wide doorways, a second 2 bay stable block, hay shed, wood shed, Olympic size dressage arena with hard stand area, new cattle yards, pig pen, chook house with nesting boxes, the list goes on.
Water is in abundance with a stream flowing through the property, the bore and spring fed dam along with plentiful tank storage in place.
'Selika' provides an outstanding opportunity to live an often only dreamt of lifestyle in an enchanting and pristine part of the world. Located less than 10 minutes to the renowned township of Sheffield, 30 minutes to Devonport, 45 minutes to Cradle Mountain National Park, 1 hour to Burnie Airport and 1 hour to Launceston and Launceston Airport, this commanding holding is something indeed very special.
For further information or to arrange a private inspection, please contact Sue Gratton on - 0407 599 559 or email - sue@circaheritageandlifestyle.com.au.