With so much on offer, it is very difficult to capture this amazing property with words and images so really must be seen to be fully appreciated. Everything is on a grand scale starting with over 18 acres of land and then there is the stunning home which offers approx. 412m2 of living space surrounded by gorgeous gardens.
'Wyndarra' was built on an elevated position in 1917 by the Shoobridge Family whose patriarch, William, introduced Hops to Australia for the production of beer. The family purchased the land in Bushy Park in 1863 to grow the hops in the fertile river flats and it is still the largest producer in Australia.
Part of the development of the land was the construction of ‘Water Races' which diverted water from the nearby Styx River for irrigation. One of these Races still operates on this property and is used to water the vineyard (approx. 500 vines, mostly Pinot Gris with some Riesling, and room for expansion), orchards, ornamental gardens, raised vegetable beds and pasture. Trout have also been seen swimming lazily through!
The home is set over two levels with a grand entrance hall which leads to a spacious living room, with a sun-drench bay window, on one side and a formal dining room (with a Jetmaster fireplace) on the other. Just off the dining room is a sunroom/conservatory overlooking the beautiful gardens and the valley views.
Three double bedrooms (1 with walk-in robe and others with built-in robes); a lovely bathroom plus a powder room; a commercial-style kitchen with large scullery; an office/study; a cosy sitting room and laundry with storeroom are also on the lower level. Outside the kitchen is a large, courtyard with a huge wood-fired pizza oven making an ideal entertainment area.
Upstairs are 2 more bedrooms; another bathroom; a study nook (NBN connected); a sitting room and a kitchenette making it ideal for guests or extended family. The entire home is warmed by a gas powered hydronic radiator system and a couple of wood heaters as well as open fireplaces and there is a solar hot water system. Along with the water from the Race, there are several rainwater collection tanks and mains water is being connected soon.
The property also boasts a double carport; a double garage with workshop and mechanics pit; a 4-car garage with 4-metre high doors ideal for trucks or horse floats; 4 stalls and a day yard for horses; a large hay / tack shed; a dressage training arena; well-fenced paddocks and much more!
Bushy Park is a lovely, agriculture based village on the Derwent River. Glenora District School (Kinder to Year 12) is close by and the major shopping centre of New Norfolk is less than a 20 minute drive away while Hobart is around a 45 minute drive.
