Phone enquiries - please quote property ID 17481 This faithfully-restored and characteristic cottage in the centre of the picturesque Huon Valley township of Franklin, is less than 100 metres from the Huon River and within easy walking distance of shops, restaurants, the community boating facilities such as the renowned Tasmanian Wooden Boat Centre and the Living Boat Trust and the century-old Palais Theatre with its farmers market, films and live theatre.Only an easy 35-minute drive from the centre of Hobart and 20 to Kingston or Cygnet, this historic home is a highly affordable opportunity to downsize to a smaller footprint and become part of a thriving and active community. The home features a light and open kitchen, lounge and dining area with Tasmanian oak floorboards, high ceilings, double-glazed skylight and a handsome double-fronted fireplace in full working order, plus timber shutters on the river-facing window. The kitchen fireplace includes a highly efficient wood heater and the kitchen bench, backed with genuine Sicilian tiles, overlooks the rear garden and surrounding hills through the large double-glazed picture window. The bathroom has been fully restored with new plumbing, a generous shower recess, built-in storage, terracotta tiles, heating and a large, double-glazed skylight.The master bedroom features high ceilings, timber shutters, warm carpet, wall heater and a built-in floor-to-ceiling bookshelf.Originally built as a picker’s hut, this renovated home is in pristine condition and is reminiscent of its circa 1900 origins with the addition of many modern comforts, including both electric and wood-fired heating, insulated roof and rear walls and heritage fittings. Surrounded by beautiful, low-maintenance gardens – a traditional cottage garden in front and a developed native garden at the rear with expansive views of the tranquil hills behind. The rear garden encompasses a timber pergola covered with vines of edible grapes, and outdoor dining area, garden storage shed and a secure compact workshop, plus a productive kitchen garden, lawn and fencing.This is a walk-in opportunity with nothing to do, yet has room for expansion if required and is fully accessible with only one step at the front of the house and none at the rear or internally.Access is by a private driveway and the block of land immediately behind the cottage is reserved for a green nature buffer. This house is characteristic of Franklin’s original town plan created by Lady Jane Franklin in the mid-1800s and its gorgeous front is part of the heritage street-frontage of the township. This cottage has retained its sprawling rear views across agricultural and bushland hills that frame the picturesque Huon Valley.Quarterly Expenses: $236 Water; $139 Council Rates.