This property is a unique offering presenting as a rural lifestyle opportunity within only 25 minutes’ drive from the Launceston CBD. ‘Skelbrook Rise’ comprises of a flat 50 acres (20.23 hectare) allotment and has been used as a harness racing training establishment, boutique thoroughbred breeding farm and currently as a cattle grazing property. The property is fully fenced and has been divided into multiple grazing paddocks. All paddocks feature shelter shed for stock and established trees are situated throughout the property. In addition, the property features a colourbond six stable complex with feed room, four bay machinery shed, separate workshop and carport. Stockyards with multiple load ramps for both cattle and horses are within close proximity of the stable complex and main homestead of ‘Skelbrook Rise’. Established pastures and storage dam at the western corner of the property provides stock water and potential for an irrigation system for this allotment.
The home was built in 1996 and features multiple open plan living area which provide views of the property and rural surrounds. The spacious country kitchen and family living area features a breakfast bar, ample storage space and purpose finished housing for kitchen appliances. This area is warmer with a Jindara freestanding closed woodfire and IXL wall heater. The lounge area is again a spacious area which is heated by a Dakin Invertor reverse cycle pump and would be for enjoying time with the family or relaxing on the couch; enjoying the television. From the living areas; you wander up hall passage to discover the main bedroom and two other small bedrooms. The main bedroom features a walk-in robe and separate toilet. All bedrooms feature walk-in robes and well placed windows to capture the views over this property. The second and third bedrooms are ideal for children or guests to stay over. The bathroom features a separate shower and bath and is practically designed and the toilet is also separate from this room. At the eastern wing of the home features a rumpus which has been used as a billiard/bar area in the past; currently used as a four bedroom. This large area presents ample opportunities as a storage solution, additional bedroom or family room. A separate laundry area which has access outside to the covered patio area. The home is surrounded with an established landscaped garden featuring a number of coniferous and native trees. A circular graveled driveway around the home provides easy access for farm machinery to the stable complex and paddocks.
This property is only 5 minutes’ drive from Carrick and 15 minutes from Longford and is surrounded by a number of well-established properties in the Northern Midlands/Meander Valley district. ‘Skelbrook Rise’; has plenty to offer for the equine enthusiast or cattle grazier within commuting distance of Launceston. This is a rare opportunity and don’t miss out on living the rural dream.