This executive retreat or hobby farm offers quality, class, functionality and a taste of history. The original Federation style homestead was built in 1902. Architect, Leon Jenkins designed the modern, north facing family room and kitchen which were added in 1997. The master bedroom has since been extended to include an impressive walk-in wardrobe and modern en-suite bathroom with granite vanity top and myrtle woodwork.

Even though the house has been completely modernised, including new plumbing, wiring and roofing the charm of yesteryear is still retained with an expansive entrance hall, high ceilings, formal dining and lounge rooms and original fireplaces in 4 rooms. Polished floors are featured in all living areas and the modern kitchen is a delight with celery top cabinet work, black marble bench tops and Miele dishwasher, oven and gas cook-top. The north-facing expansive living area features full length wrap-round cedar windows, polished oak flooring and overlooks the beautiful and serene garden. Wrought iron verandah lace work sets off the sun-drenched front porch with direct access off the main entertaining area. There are 4 bedrooms and the home is centrally heated with security system and hard-wired audio and internet.

The meandering driveway entrance is secured by an electronic automatic security gate where the 26 acre property is divided in to 6 paddocks with water troughs in each paddock. Lack of water is not an issue with a 4 megalitre primary dam (including jetty), a 15,000 litre header tank which feeds all the paddocks plus approximately 80,000 litres for household use. The main stock tank can be fed from 3 sources. Modern long-life electric fencing is used throughout the property and two engineered cattle grids offer stock security.
Outbuildings include a 2 car garage/workshop with auto doors, an external 54 metre utility/rumpus room with power, heat pump, cable TV, broadband and above roof storage, a boat/tractor shed and the original functional 4 bay lofted barn which doubles as a secondary workshop. The property also has high speed internet access. The well manicured and easily maintained garden will give hours of pleasure. The numerous and varied fruit trees and vegetable garden is fully enclosed for protection.

Shrub End’ is an historic property situated 8 kms from Sorell and only 15 minutes from the airport. The history of the then 370 acre farm goes back to William and Francis Blyth who came from Shrub End in England in 1880 and built the original home a short distance from the current home site. Their son, Robert, remained in Sorell as the district surgeon and first Warden of Sorell.

This property is in remarkable condition and superbly presented. It is currently a family home (school bus just down the road) and hobby farm but would suit a diverse range of functions. Farm equipment, including Kubota tractor, implements and ride on mower are all negotiable with the sale. If you have an interest in horses, involved in livestock breeding, run a home business, or chasing that elusive self-sufficiency dream, then this property should certainly be on your short list. Please call Alex Vail on 0424 266 400 for a private inspection.