Rural lifestyle property steeped in history, beauty

A blissful country lifestyle is on offer here on 8ha of land and less than a 30-minute drive from New Norfolk.

1199 Elderslie Road Broadmarsh. Picture: SUPPLIED

OWNING a country estate is one of those wonderful daydreams that many property lovers enjoy.

About 20km or so from New Norfolk, this property could turn dreams into reality.

Sprawling across almost 8ha of land, Willowbank will not disappoint anyone looking for a rural lifestyle property steeped in history and beauty, says Petrusma Property property consultant Annie Jacometti.

“As I venture on to the circular driveway, I step back in time to a beauty hidden behind a huge hedge. I am transported back in times as I see Willowbank, which began life as the Prince of Wales Inn in 1843,” she said.

Come on in.

Made for living.

Entry into this historic home leads along a classic central hallway past bedrooms and a lounge towards the heart of the home: the large Huon pine kitchen.

This space is warmed by a wood heater.

From here, guests are welcomed to various cosy living rooms and bedrooms with views of the garden.

Attention to detail has been paramount in the marriage of history and modern functionality. Willowbank has been rewired, re-plumbed and brought into the 21st century, with adequate tank water, a dam and solar panels.

French doors lead from the lounge so you can discover that Willowbank is so much more than a grand home.

Cobblestone paths lead through various gardens steeped in beauty and productivity.

Light and bright.

Total luxury.

Visitors to the property can wander below arches, under the shade of willows, enjoy the various perfumes and then enjoy a picnic on the lawned areas.

The owner will be able to gather rose apples, raspberries, apricots and so much more scattered through the productive, verdant grounds.

Next, follow the cobblestones to the original stables, shearing shed and bake house.

“There is such a sense of bygone days as you enter these solid structures that have stood the test of time,” Annie said.

“The sounds of silence are only interrupted by the trickle of the gently flowing creek and the odd chicken or guinea fowl.

Feeling relaxed already.

Wide open space.

“It’s easy to imagine paddocks filled with a menagerie of farm animals.”

The needs of the modern farmer are met by Willowbank’s huge workshop and carports for storage.

The new owners of Willowbank can enjoy a lifestyle estate and all of the privacy and peace that comes with it while still being just 35 minutes from the heart of Hobart.

No.1199 Elderslie Road, Broadmarsh is listed with Petrusma Property and priced at “Offers over $795,000”.

Originally published as Rural lifestyle property steeped in history, beauty