Agent Jim Playsted of Knight Frank Hobart told SCHWARTZWILLIAMS, "The property is a slice of a bygone era in the lives of rich and famous pastoralists."
Less than 100 kilometres from the markets and restaurants of Hobart’s waterfront lies the historic c1842 colonial homestead of "Leintwardine", set among the dairies, vineyards, and farm lands of the Derwent River Valley.
Named by early settlers after the village in Herefordshire, England, heritage-listed Leintwardine has sustained a succession of hard working and respected farming families for over 189 years. Records indicate the last time the current homestead portion of the property changed hands was in 1867.
Typical for a house of this era, the five-bedroom sandstone Georgian homestead has seen extensions and upgrades over the years. Yet none of the charm of the home has been lost. Grand fireplaces remain operational, blended with a wood combustion heater in the family room and electric heating elsewhere. Flag stone floors blend with stone terraces, and spacious formal dining and lounge areas.
Agent Jim Playsted of Knight Frank Hobart told SCHWARTZWILLIAMS, “The property is a slice of a bygone era in the lives of the rich and famous pastoralists.”
The homestead is reached by a tree-lined driveway and overlooks the surrounding country from a prominent north-east aspect. Virginia-creeper-clad exterior walls add to the homestead’s English character and raised vegetable beds sit among established fruit trees in a house garden, planned and designed to sustain the residents. The residence also boasts an English garden, private tennis court, in-ground pool and arboretum.
The still functional out buildings and stock yard infrastructure, including a two-bedroom caretaker’s cottage and shearers' quarters, offer potential business opportunities.
See more of 7138 Lyell Highway Ouse TAS 7140, including additional photos, floorplan, and location map, on Luxury List.
To arrange a private inspection phone or email Jim Playsted of Knight Frank Hobart via this link.
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