“Beracah ” represents a slice of history with unlimited potential. For the best part of a century it has been an admired landmark of the outskirts and community in Sheffield, being poised majestically amidst 94.045 acres (38.075 hectares) of productive pastures, as well as forming a picture postcard feature within the surrounding farmlands with Majestic Mount Roland as a further backdrop with its ever changing moods.’Beracah’ has had only been owned by two families during the last 100 years, you could be the third. The house was re-roofed and rewired prior to the current vendors purchase.
Situated only a couple of minutes, 2.5 kilometres from the centre of Sheffield, approximately 25 minutes to Devonport, and the Spirit of Tasmania, 30 minutes to Devonport airport, 70 minutes to Launceston airport and 50 minutes to Cradle Mountain. School buses stop at front gate to for students at Sheffield (up to year 10), and also link to buses to Devonport schools and colleges.

Whether seeking a substantial residence of high quality or the opportunity to a business opportunity with Guest and Farm Stay operations this is a versatile and well maintained residence, with the potential to develop further potential.

A 293 square metre Federation weatherboard residence set amidst productive private gardens and orchards which can captivate an audience for hours or simply provide privacy and solace while tending the ripening produce, or the maturing trees of the park like front yards. Five bedrooms, three bathrooms including one ensuite, country kitchen and dining room (completed by the current vendors), formal lounge, library with secondary kitchen facilities, three WC’s and second storey loft 15 metres by 5.5 metres serving as a studio or potential as additional bedroom facility, all combine to complete this expansive residence.

This house makes a wonderful private family residence, particularly for people who enjoy entertaining or enjoy their own space, especially with the number of bathroom facilities. The home is also capable of being sectioned into two private living quarters, whether for family or as part of a Guest business. This potential is further enhanced by three (3) new solar hot water cylinders total (945 litres), heat pump and solar panels installed recently. The home is heated with a combination of wood and electric heaters, while the fireplaces are also still serviceable.

Set into the grounds are a compound of shed facilities including Double garage and workshop, galvanised iron clad hay barn with sliding door and a capacity of approximately 1400 small square bales, 2 galvanised iron clad machinery and utility sheds 9.8 x 6 m and 7.6 x 6m, galvanised iron clad shearing shed (shedding capacity 100 sheep), rustic open milking shed, butter shed, and chicken coup.

The fencing is predominant seven strand barbed wire, further secured with electric outriggers, that allow for further subdivision or strip grazing of the fourteen permanent paddocks (with some 33 gateways for ease of access and livestock movement). Galvanised metal frame stockyards, handling and loading facilities are also installed for ease of cattle management. A combination of post and rail and paling fences enclose the house yard.

The Property has one main dam for stock and domestic purposes, although the domestic water supply, stock troughs and gardens are serviced from a reliable and pristine supply from a bore situated in the grounds.

House yards include ‘park area’ in the front with over 70 deciduous trees, orchard at the rear of the residence and in the lee of the outbuilding compound (over 70 trees) with a variety of fruit trees including apples, cherries, plums, pears, apricots, plumcot, peach, peacharine, Himalayan strawberry trees, and olives; nut trees including almonds, hazelnuts, chestnuts, walnuts, plus raspberry and strawberry patches, vineyard propagation nursery, and several vegetable beds and herb gardens. The garden is accentuated with well situated water points.

Plant and equipment including Electric fence unit, cattle crush, tractor slasher, fertiliser spreader, ride on mower, and push mower, tractor carry all, forks, roller and scarifiers; as well as the current livestock of a dozen or so sheep to graze the orchard and house yards can be negotiated in addition to the asking price of $875,000 for a walk in/walk out (WIWO) as a going concern, livestock numbers to be confirmed at time of sale.

Soil test results and fertiliser program are available upon request.

There is much more that could be said in representing this property both about its history, potential and attributes, not the least that it is set on two titles that allow for further development options (STCA)

Please contact Neil to further explore this exciting opportunity.

Property Code: 324