Description
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This faithfully-restored and characteristic cottage in the centre of the picturesque Huon Valley township of Franklin, is less than 100 metres from the Huon River and within easy walking distance of shops, restaurants, the community boating facilities such as the renowned Tasmanian Wooden Boat Centre and the Living Boat Trust and the century-old Palais Theatre with its farmers market, films and live theatre.Only an easy 35-minute drive from the centre of Hobart and 20 to Kingston or Cygnet, this historic home is a highly affordable opportunity to downsize to a smaller footprint and become part of a thriving and active community.
The home features a light and open kitchen, lounge and dining area with Tasmanian oak floorboards, high ceilings, double-glazed skylight and a handsome double-fronted fireplace in full working order, plus timber shutters on the river-facing window. The kitchen fireplace includes a highly efficient wood heater and the kitchen bench, backed with genuine Sicilian tiles, overlooks the rear garden and surrounding hills through the large double-glazed picture window.
The bathroom has been fully restored with new plumbing, a generous shower recess, built-in storage, terracotta tiles, heating and a large, double-glazed skylight.The master bedroom features high ceilings, timber shutters, warm carpet, wall heater and a built-in floor-to-ceiling bookshelf.Originally built as a picker
This faithfully-restored and characteristic cottage in the centre of the picturesque Huon Valley township of Franklin, is less than 100 metres from the Huon River and within easy walking distance of shops, restaurants, the community boating facilities such as the renowned Tasmanian Wooden Boat Centre and the Living Boat Trust and the century-old Palais Theatre with its farmers market, films and live theatre.Only an easy 35-minute drive from the centre of Hobart and 20 to Kingston or Cygnet, this historic home is a highly affordable opportunity to downsize to a smaller footprint and become part of a thriving and active community.
The home features a light and open kitchen, lounge and dining area with Tasmanian oak floorboards, high ceilings, double-glazed skylight and a handsome double-fronted fireplace in full working order, plus timber shutters on the river-facing window. The kitchen fireplace includes a highly efficient wood heater and the kitchen bench, backed with genuine Sicilian tiles, overlooks the rear garden and surrounding hills through the large double-glazed picture window.
The bathroom has been fully restored with new plumbing, a generous shower recess, built-in storage, terracotta tiles, heating and a large, double-glazed skylight.The master bedroom features high ceilings, timber shutters, warm carpet, wall heater and a built-in floor-to-ceiling bookshelf.Originally built as a picker