27 Uplands Drive, Kingston, TAS 7050

27 Uplands Drive, Kingston, TAS 7050 A charming lifestyle property with panoramic water views on 8+ acres, twenty minutes from Hobart CBD.

A character family home hidden amidst enchanting grounds with panoramic water views and numerous outbuildings, all on a little over 8 acres. "Summerleas" sits at about 290 metres, commanding sweeping south-easterly views over the Derwent Estuary, Storm Bay and beyond to Cape Raoul. Swimming at Kingston Beach is about six minutes away and Hobart CBD, about twenty.

The property was built around the turn of the twentieth century and has been extensively added to and modernised since. In its interesting history, the property has been used as a small fruits research station and a private farm. The previous owners lived here for over thirty years and we have lived here since 2000, only selling now to downsize.

The home is situated amongst gorgeous park-like grounds with an abundance of dry stone walls throughout the garden, established European and Australian native trees and shrubs. There are views of the water and/or gardens from practically every room in the home.

The house's elevation means that as well as watching the Iron Pot lighthouse winking away as you enjoy a drink on the deck it also ensures crisp air and the very occasional dusting snow in some winters - a delightful playground for children and adults alike.

The land comprises just over eight acres (3.2540 ha) of mostly cleared ground with a dam providing a good garden irrigation water supply. With its rich soil, dam water and numerous outbuildings, it has potential for a variety of agricultural, horticultural, tourism or other enterprises.

Outbuildings include: a 60 sq. metre timber garage with workshop and storage room, a second substantial timber barn also about 60 m2, a 3 bay tractor shed, a detached 2-roomed office/studio and a shed containing the laundry, woodshed with a lean-to potting shed.

House:

Entry is through the spacious lobby, ideal for boots and coat storage. Windows on 3 sides, entrance doors on 2, tiled floor.

A door leads to a large, sunny open-plan living area comprising a country kitchen with plenty of cupboard and storage space with tiled work surfaces. The cabinetry was crafted from Blackwood grown and milled on the property. The same timber has been creatively used as wall panelling in the open plan sun-filled living area incorporating the dining room with box window seat. This room has access onto the deck on one side and the garden on the other.

The sitting room down the hall has lovely Tasmanian Oak timber floors and is warmed by a wood heater. There is a study off this room with glass panelled doors separating the two rooms. This is a cosy winter space ideal for TV watching or reading a book by the fire.

There are three spacious bedrooms all interesting in design and all offering varying features. One bedroom has a wide archway opening to a delightful adjoining sun or dressing room. One has 2-way access to the bathroom. The third bedroom has lovely water views. Two have built-in wardrobes.

There is an external 2-room studio building that historically was used as a pay office when the working farm was operational. This space would ideally suit an artist studio or as office space if someone desired to work from home. It also could conceivably be converted to a granny annex or holiday home, subject to planning approval.

The farm land, mostly cleared, has rich red basalt soil and there is also a reliable dam that provides pressurised irrigation water. With no poisons or sprays used since 2000, this home has enormous potential for hobby farming. If you're keen on riding, this property is also ideal for keeping horses as there's a private gate from our top field onto a bridleway.

A small, rather neglected orchard has heritage apples and an enclosure for a veggie garden. The property has ample rain water tanks, a dam and a septic tank sewerage system.

Rooms with approximate sizes:

Lobby: 3.4 x 2.6

Hall, leading to open-plan living area incorporating the Kitchen: 4.8 x 3.6; Living Room: 4.8 x 4.1 with reverse cycle heater/air conditioner; Dining Area 3.0 x 2.4 with open views over Derwent Estuary, window seat with storage under.

Inner Hall leading to:

Bedroom 1: 3.4 x 3.4 with built-in wardrobe wall, electric wall panel heater (tariff 41), ensuite access to bathroom/toilet.

Bedroom 2: 4 x 3.4 with built-in wardrobe wall

Bedroom 3: 3.6 v 3.4 with wide archway leading to Dressing, Sun or Music Room 3.8 x 2

Sitting Room: 5.3 x 6.6 (into bay window) with timber dado, electric wall panel heater (tariff 41), rendered brick fireplace with built-in wood heater

Office/Occasional Guest Bedroom: 3.6 x 2.0

Bathroom: 2.9 x 2.8 built-in vanity and cupboard over, built-in bath in tiled surround, toilet, heated towel rail.

Shower Room: with wash hand basin, toilet, heated towel rail.

The Phone Code for this property is: 19701. Please quote this number when phoning or texting.

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