Purchase a slice of true Tasmanian history with only a 30 minute drive to Hobart!
C1819, The Sheiling is one of Pontvilles earliest buildings and is surrounded by landscaped gardens this building is a significant element in the village townscape.
As you wander through the residence, many charming features attract your eye. The Huon Pine kitchen is beautifully crafted and the historic features assure you of the propertys authenticity & strength of character. Every room is a different experience created by different palettes and dcor.
French doors lead out to the mature gardens that frame the sandstone residence and add a majestic touch to a picturesque & enchanting building. Large flowering trees, shrubs & mass plantings of bulbs add colour to the tranquil haven roam the garden and find peace of mind in these superb environs.
A new wing was added at the rear of the residence in the 1950′s using sandstone blocks recovered from the nearby Baskerville Hall.
Off-street parking is copious and outbuildings exist nearby.
It is truly a wonderful property that needs to be inspected in order for a visitor to understand its
value and merit.
History
The Sheiling was originally two conjoined dwellings and it is thought that two policemen were housed here to keep an eye on travelers approaching from their direction. This would explain why weather proof porches were constructed at each end with a small window in each one facing north and one facing south.
In 1877 the Sheiling was purchased by John James Butler and remained in the Butler family for 76 years. In 1953, it was purchased by Miss Brownell, a Butler family friend.
The Sheilings driveway is the original road from Hobart to the north of the state before the Derwent River was crossed by the Bridgewater and Pontville bridges and the Midland Highway constructed.
- Listed on the National Estate Register
- Listed with the Tasmanian Heritage Council
Please refer to the following website for further information relating to this beautiful historic part of Tasmania. http://www.heritageaustralia.com.au/search.php?state=TAS®ion=112&view=130.
This property is proudly marketed by:
Brita McDougall of Harcourts Hobart / Sandy Bay 0400 254 863