Swoon-worthy farmhouse grabs attention far and wide

IF you were house hunting over the past week or so, there’s a high chance this gorgeous Tassie farmhouse has come across your timeline.

How could it not? No.15 Batchelors Rd, Nicholls Rivulet was so popular on realestate.com.au that it topped the Tasmanian most-viewed homes chart and ranked third on the national stage.

The Property Culture founder Colby Bauckham described the home as “truly a credit to the owners”.

“They worked tirelessly over many years designing the perfect country escape,” she said.

“The property has been one of the most popular listings we’ve had the pleasure of handling in recent times.

“It’s the perfect blend of 1900s charm and character mixed with the gorgeous and dramatic farmhouse extension; it is utterly swoon-worthy!”

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As well as the house, Ms Bauckham said the property’s quaint accommodation offers buyers the opportunity for an income, which has become an increasing requirement over recent years as the employment landscape continues to change.

“The seven acres of rolling pasture, with a rivulet boundary, is a perfect size for light lifestyle farming,” she said. “And the setting is just idyllic.”

Since launch, Ms Bauckham said inquiries had been evenly split between local and interstate buyers, with a few overseas calls as well.

“For buyers seeking that gorgeous Tasmanian farmlet, there’s just nothing else like it,” she said.

“People have been really taken by the design and style of the home, and it’s a dream for so many to make that tree change to something like this.

“It is also close to popular Cygnet and still under an hour from Hobart; the location has been a major drawcard for buyers.”

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On entry into the home, you are greeted by the light-filled and open living area, dining and kitchen, which is all part of the newer oak-clad extension.

This room offers timber beams, large picture windows and a gorgeous fireplace accented by recycled red bricks.

The kitchen has double wall ovens, a large gas hob, a pot-filling tap and an integrated dishwasher.

The kitchen benefits from the hybrid Butler’s pantry/laundry, which offers additional food storage, and space for a large double-door fridge and a linen press.

The extension is integrated beautifully with the property’s original 1900s cottage via a second living room.

This smaller sitting room feels intimate and cosy, with an old wood fire set in the home’s original fireplace.

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The older section of the home is packed with original features, including timber floorboards, wide decorative architraves and solid timber doors.

Off the main living area, large stacking sliding doors open to a covered entertaining area, with an adjoining fire pit area.

Known as The Retreat, the accommodation has a single bedroom, a full bathroom, kitchenette with dining area and a spacious living room — all with beautiful countryside vistas.

It is positioned a sufficient distance from the main residence, ensuring guests — and homeowners — have a peaceful stay.

No.15 Batchelors Rd, Nicholls Rivulet is listed for sale with The Property Culture priced at “Offers over $1.5m”.