107 Rankins Road, Franklin, TAS 7113

This has to be one of the most amazing properties we have seen this year. If you are looking for a private retreat with a well insulated, solid faux sandstone home and a huge shed, all amongst a beautiful native forest, with 4 dams that are more like mini lakes, and your own private mountain bike trails, then this will get you excited.

Located way up in the hills of the popular riverside township of Franklin, this 45 acres (18.21 ha) is predominantly mature, lush forest with a large clearing around the house. In the middle is the main lake and down the bottom there is a section of pasture. A vehicle track winds through the property getting you from the house area to the lake, and then all the way down to the pastures below.

From top to bottom, there are trails specifically for mountain bike enthusiasts, professionally constructed to a standard that will get the adrenaline flowing, you will have these trails completely to yourself. Should you not be into speeding through the forest, then these trails make fantastic walking tracks where you will be surrounded with the ruffle of the trees and a symphony of sounds from the many birds. It is said that there is even a Wedgetail Eagle's nest on the property.

The lake in the middle has a camping shelter for family and friends to gather under cover. Stocked with trout, this is your own private playground in complete privacy. Stocked with trout, all four dams will provide you with endless fly fishing practice with trout of all sizes on offer. Set up camp for Christmas or spend the long weekend in your own private oasis.

The home is also a real feature and is in perfect keeping for its environment. The large sweeping covered decks wrap around the home providing great outdoor entertaining options. As you enter, the Jarrah timber floors are striking and beautifully complimented with other timber features and the gorgeous stone backing to the slow combustion wood fire. The spacious open plan living has a wonderful lodge-like feel to it. Here the kitchen provides plenty of bench space and a full walk-in-pantry.

You have the choice of a standard gas cooktop or there is a range wood fired cooker that is plumbed in with a wet-back system that heats the hot water when in use. The water is otherwise heated with the solar tube system off the roof, making it as good as free. The windows and large sliding doors are all double glazed, making this well insulated home easy and cheap to maintain at an optimal temperature all year round.

The master bedroom has a walk-in-robe and ensuite. The ensuite and the family bathroom have a quality finish with floor to ceiling tiles. In fact the quality throughout this lovely home is evident, further enhanced by the large picture windows that perfectly frame the surrounding forest views.

Nearby is the huge workshop/shed. The double roller doors are extra high to allow for a boat or caravan. The side is fitted out with a room and above that an enclosed mezzanine floor. Amenities are basic, but functional should the extra space be needed for visiting friends. There are multiple tanks collecting fresh rainwater for use in the house and the shed. A lean-to stretches to a 40 foot container, providing more storage options.

To top it all off, the current owners have full approvals for the construction of 3 holiday chalets. No work has commenced on the building of the chalets, but full approvals can be transferred should that be of interest .

Please contact us for further information or to arrange a private viewing on site. Property ID: #THH22969