BARNES BAY

142 CHURCH ROAD

PRICE: BY NEGOTIATION

MATERIALS: WEATHERBOARD, IRON

HOUSE SIZE: 176SQ M

LAND AREA: 9.23HA

AGENT: FALL REAL ESTATE KINGSTON REFER JUDE VINEY 6229 2960 REALESTATE.COM.AU ID: 136885534

THE chance to buy on beautiful Bruny Island doesn’t come along nearly enough.

In Barnes Bay on the island’s north? That’s a one-a-year proposition.

Even rarer still is the opportunity to purchase a charming farm homestead on a beautifully maintained waterfront acreage.

Rare as hen’s teeth? Yes indeed.

Fall Real Estate agent Jude Viney described Karana on Church Road as “a rare and special property”

She said its appeal is broad, from the a comfortable and private lifestyle to the lovely triple bedroom homestead to the 9.23ha (23 acres) of land, with substantial water frontage and wonderful secure views overlooking Simmonds Bay.

“The layout of the home could be easily adapted to create a separate farm-stay accommodation unit in its own selfcontained area,” she said.

“It has the potential to generate a good income stream from Bruny Island’s strong tourism industry.”

The first of many impressive features here is the wraparound timber veranda that measures 163sq m, the same size as many homes.

The owner could grab a favourite book and then follow the sunshine on the veranda all day long.

On entry into the home the large family room is to the left and the country kitchen on the right. It has ample storage and a walk-in pantry.

The spacious and versatile dwelling includes two or three bedrooms, three living areas, two bathrooms and a separate laundry.

The master bedroom offers opulent space, built-ins and an ensuite with a bath tub.

At the opposite end of the house, beyond the dining, living and bedrooms, there is another bathroom and a second kitchen.

Outside, there is so much to discover. The land comprises pasture and mature trees, with carefully-tended deciduous plantings as well as a fenced and protected food garden.

There are several useful farm sheds, including hay shed, workshop and garage.

Alongside excellent fencing throughout the property, there’s also four dams and a bore.

On the waterfront there is a boat shed and a licensed jetty with a pontoon and two moorings, one deep water.

The location is a sheltered corner of the bay.

It is fair to say that both the house and the land have been maintained with love and care.

No.142 Church Road is only a 15 minute drive to the ferry terminal at Roberts Point.