5 Craven Road, Sandford, Tas 7020

Whether you are yearning for that dream-like country lifestyle to raise your children in or you're into equestrian events and all things horsey, this incredible property has loads of versatility, space and that much sought after sun!  Multiple living areas, big rooms, new farmhouse kitchen, wrap around verandah for that practical indoor/outdoor lifestyle, established gardens and a verdant orchard with 25 fruit trees...the features continue. With 8 paddocks, horse stable/shelter, round yard and lots of sheds, this is a real country escape!

From the moment you drive up to this gorgeous homestead style property, you know you have arrived somewhere special!   The circular drive, post and rail fences and carefully manicured and maintained gardens say "welcome home".   The wrap around verandah provides shelter in all weather and the practical finishes to this home are deliberately designed to make this a relaxed and functional home to live in with all the "ins and outs" of life on the land associated with family and pets.   It is a "no fuss home" with the ambience of a country home combined with all the modern conveniences.   A mix of Tasmanian Oak flooring and tiles in the high traffic areas of the multiple downstairs living spaces and kitchen merge seemlessly with the huge carpeted lounge and two big bedrooms.  A downstairs bathroom featuring a claw foot bath amply service the needs of guests and family in day-to-day living.   

Stairs lead to the upper level which is a real surprise to arrive at an enormous upstairs living area and 3 huge bedrooms, all drenched in natural lighting with new carpets, high ceilings and the master includes a window seat and classic white ensuite.   Back downstairs, there are 6 doors opening outside onto the verandah, most french doors, providing a connection to the picturesque outdoors which beckons you from inside.  Each door captures a snapshot of the beautiful, colourful gardens or the paddocks which have been home to several horses.   

The paddocks are fenced for horses with an electric solar unit, round yard, horse stable and shelter, float/hay shelter, tack feed shed and separate paddock shelter.  There is little you would need or want to do to make your horses more comfortable year round.  There is also a dam, 72,000 litres of water tank storage (two of the three are new tanks), and a huge 12 m x 74m garage divided into three sections that doubles as a workshop and storeroom in addition to being a garage.  The yard is fenced specifically for large dogs around the house with the added convenience of a large bath in the laundry specifically for bathing large breed dogs.    A pergola with ornamental grapes tops off the private gardens that add to the relaxed and very beautiful surroundings that have been lovingly established by the current owner over the years.

For those who are interested in the facilities for horses or recreational pursuits from mountain bike riding to walking your dog, the Tangara Trail is almost on your doorstep.  You can ride to TEC or travel 6 minutes by float to Mortimer Bay (and TEC), for that dream of riding along the beach and in the water on horseback.    Lauderdale is an easy 6 minutes away also with a choice of two gourmet grocers, gyms, beachside restaurants and cafes, hair dresser, post office, service station, indoor pool, takeaways and Primary School and Child Care facilities...all you need close by!

In this quiet no through road where there has only been one sale in the past 15 years, there is a sense of community within this street.    This alone is testimony to the appeal of this private, peaceful pocket in Sandford where once you move in, you will not want to leave.   This is a property you really must view to appreciate all that is on offer.