Waughambeham is a magnificent rural property situated in Melrose a farming district located in the Devonport Municipality.
This property comprises of a weatherboard homestead which was originally built in 1910.
Numerous farm buildings, garages, workshops, dams & improved pastures on 66.23 hectares of land (approx. 163 acres) with majestic gardens, tennis court & outstanding views.
In recent years the homestead has undergone major renovations & additions.
The original features have been restored throughout, such as the original staircase, ceiling roses, picture railing & the beautiful original floor boards.
This home comprises of a state of the art kitchen with beautiful granite bench tops, formal dining, formal lounge, sitting room, sun room, and a large entry hall, 4 bedrooms 3 of which have built-ins, 3 bathrooms & 4 toilets.
Two observation decks are accessed from the office & provide sheltered external access.
This area is found on the third level of this magnificent homestead.
The breath taking 360 degree views of the surrounding area can be enjoyed all year round from here & you can see as far as the eye will let you:
Bass Strait, Mt Roland, Western Tiers & Black Bluff are just some of the famous land marks you can see from here.
But best of all you are able to overlook the entire property.
Entry to the property is via a sealed circular driveway which continues past the homestead this is known as the "tradesmen's" this entrance is where you will find stockyards & machinery sheds.
Outbuildings consist of 18 square machinery shed, 20 square shearing shed, separate workshop, wash down bay, large garaging and two hay barns.
The extensive gardens that surround the homestead contain a variety of ornamental trees & shrubs with manicured lawns to complete the picture of this perfect setting.
These gardens have their own water system.
The tennis court is the latest addition to the garden accessed from the outside entertaining deck a short walk from the home.
The 163.65 acre (approx) of mixed farming property lends itself to a number of agricultural pursuits for example:
stock, sheep or various crops such as potatoes, poppies, peas, carrots, onions, and broccoli.
The property has a large dam of over 40 mega liters which is supplemented by an abundant bore water supply.
The property is also serviced by underground mains irrigation from the 40 megalitre dam with a two-stage electric pump which currently irrigates approx. 110 acres of the property using travelling irrigators.
Outstanding new cattle yards with crush & a two-stand shearing shed making life easy for stock and sheep.
A prime lamb operation, along with cropping would be very sustainable or running cattle would be another option.
All weather laneways throughout the property.
Also the fencing on all the property is of a high standard suitable for sheep, together with electric fencing for cattle.
This magnificent property lends itself to farming, lifestyle, family living, or other business pursuits such as bed & breakfast, wedding receptions, tea rooms or open gardens.
Take the time to come & inspect this exceptional Tasmanian heritage property.
Once you arrive you will never want to leave!
For a private inspection call Mel Lowry, Peter Carswell or Neil Woodberry today.
