12787 Midland Highway Cleveland TAS
Historic Cleveland House c. 1834
Anyone who has marvelled at the simplicity of a historic Georgian home knows there is something magical about the beautifully designed and proportioned rooms. Cleveland House is no exception. Restored for modern living it retains its elegant, timeless and intrinsic character. Cleveland House now offers you a unique opportunity to secure one of Northern Tasmania’s important historic country houses suitable as a weekend country escape, gracious private family residence, or convert the large historic stables into a studio/galley, distillery, or accommodation venture to name a few possibilities.
Cleveland House was built in c. 1834 by convict labour, as a stopping point on the coaching route between Hobart and Launceston. Originally known as the Bald-Faced Stag Inn, it proved to be a popular gathering point by travellers before they ventured through Epping Forest – an area notoriously known as a hiding place for bushrangers.
The 427m2 (approx.) residence provides an abundance of beautifully appointed rooms and offers all the classical period details and ornamentation associated with the early Tasmanian vernacular Colonial Georgian style of architecture.
The ground floor comprises of the charming entry door, curved fanlight and wide hallway leading to several formal and informal sitting rooms, library, powder room, laundry and bathroom, mudroom, and a spacious dining room with cellarage. The magnificent bespoke country kitchen includes extensive cabinetry and preparation benches, period hardware, Lacanche 5 burner double oven, second Whirlpool electric oven, Siemens dishwasher. butlers sink, sitting area and French doors leading to the garden and an enclosed stone walled courtyard. The staircase lead up to the master bedroom with an ensuite, 2 additional bedrooms, large walk-in-robe and bathroom . The third floor provides 4 further attic bedrooms with dormer windows and views of the surrounding Northern Midlands countryside, Ben Lomond and Western Tiers.
The established garden of 8056m2 (approx.) includes deciduous and native trees, cottage flowers, bulbs, fruit trees, extensive lawn areas, shedding and a huge 257m2 (approx.) historic stone stable complex.
Cleveland House is located in the heart of the Northern Midlands – a historically rich and diverse region. Close by are the historic townships and hamlets of Campbell Town, Longford, Evandale, Ross and Longford. Launceston is only a 30 minute drive and Airport 20 minute. At your doorstep are golf courses, galleries, eateries, cafes, antique stores, and historic estates.
Cleveland House offers you a unique opportunity to secure one of Northern Tasmania’s important historical country houses suitable as a tourism venture, weekend country escape or a gracious private country house.
For further details contact Dominic Romeo.
0438500277
dominicromeo@historicproperty.com.au
www.historicproperty.com.au
DISCLAIMER: All dimensions are approximate only. Particulars given are for general information only and do not constitute any representation on the part of the Vendor or Agent. All prospective buyers must undertake their own due diligence.
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