44 Lloyds Road, Franklin, Tas 7113

If you are after something unique and interesting that blends in with its natural surroundings, this property will definitely impress. Set on 11 acres (4.419ha) you are in complete privacy here. There are views over the forest, the valley, the mountains over the horizon with snow in winter and the Huon River in the distance below, all adding to the appeal. 

The multi-layered, quirky shape of the home creates an array of interesting rooms and passages that evoke a sense of adventure, beckoning  you to explore and discover. A ladder takes you from one room into another, through a secret access much like in Harry Potter. Another ladder is integrated into the wall and leads you to a viewing platform providing a unique 360 degree view of the surrounding area and taking in the stars of the night sky. Set-up with a grid-connected solar system complete with a Tesla battery that will keep your power bills at bay and seamlessly override the grid where required.

As you arrive at the property, the driveway leads you up to a double carport. From here the driveway goes up to the home where you have an EV charging point available. This home is impressive and yet integrates beautifully into the landscape. The entry porch welcomes you to come inside. The front entry has a garage on one side and a fully lined workshop on the other which provide very practical spaces. At the rear, a conservatory captures the northern sun, a lovely spot for an indoor garden.

Up the stairs leads you directly into the long open plan living where there is a wonderful array of large picture windows that take in the surrounding native forest, ferns and winter creek that flows past the home after periods of rain. A lounge at one end has doors out to a sundeck. From here, you can enjoy an elevated view over your property and through to the Huon River in the valley below. This is a great spot to entertain guests.

Back inside, the dining area takes up the corner with the main lounge up the other end. Central to the room is a wood heater that produces a lovely warmth throughout in the cooler months. A reverse cycle air-conditioner and panel heaters are otherwise an easy option to maintain comfort all year round. The galley kitchen overlooks the main living, great for family inclusion at meal preparation times. From here there is a view over the valley and out to the snow-capped mountains in the winter.

A passage leads from the main living to a snug. This is the stone section of the home. Providing a great second living space, there is another wood heater here that not only warms the room, but also creates a wonderful atmosphere. The loft above could be a spare 4th bedroom should that be required. Completing this level is the second bathroom and laundry. This is also accessed from the outside of the home, directly from the garden via the mudroom, connecting the outdoors with a practical spot to clean up before entering the home.

On the upper level, there is a large master bedroom with a vaulted ceiling, the main bathroom and 2 other rooms that can either be bedrooms, craft rooms, or the home office. The floor plan of this home is not only interesting and full of discoveries, but also very versatile, providing excellent flexibility to suit your needs.

Outside, there are netted veggie and berry enclosures for your own home-grown produce. A fenced area could be used for goats as the current owners have done in the past. A gravel fire pit sits perched on the hillside to enjoy the cool of the evenings during summer evenings. A path leads through to the top back corner of the property where an old shelter could be used as another workshop area or good extra storage. This was once an animal shelter. A stand of gorgeous gum trees are in the other top corner with a small gully of ferns that lead up into the forest.

Positioned up in the hills of Franklin, this is a nature escape that will instantly relax you. Franklin is a riverside historic town with plenty of eateries to choose from. This is the home of the Wooden Boat School and the Living Boat Trust. The hub of the Huon Valley is just 10 minutes by car at Huonville and the Hobart CBD is just 45 minutes away.

Please contact us for more information or to arrange a private viewing.