An incredible opportunity to purchase the iconic hobby farm in St Marys that is complete with historic homestead in exceptional condition. Plus, if you are business minded, the property is also set up with all the infrastructure and permits in place to open your own tourism business with cafe - this is your chance to start a business where all the ground work has been done. Imagine a museum, guest centre, live music stage, cafe & plenty of parking - everything is ready to just open the doors! In addition to the business opportunities, 58-76 Gray Rd, St Marys is your new historic home with 3 bedrooms, 20 acres and quality outhouses. Anyone who has marvelled at historic properties knows there is something magical about the ever unfolding nooks and crannies; the fascinating outbuildings and the patina of floorboards that have seen generations of children playing and leaving their imprint on them forever. Fairview House is one such home and farm. Restored for modern living with an elegant and timeless feel - yet retaining all of it's intrinsic character. The 129m2 residence provides well appointed rooms and offers all the classical period details you would expect of a home handbuilt in 1900 including a brass door step, formal dining room, high ceilings, front porch and grand leadlight features. Awarded a rare heritage protection overlay, the original butcher's building is forever enshrined in Tasmanian history. The 30m diametre heritage area around the building protects the historical values of the building which is the oldest wooden slab butcher house in Tasmania. The windlass can still be turned which drive the mechanisms inside - it is a fascinating piece of history which you will be the custodian of. However the abounding beauty of Fairview extends beyond the home. Positioned on just under 21 acres, there are established low maintenance gardens filled with deciduous and native trees surrounding the home and tea rooms. Paying tribute to the historic heart of the home, the original barns have been restored beautifully and in recent years were used as a visitor centre and tea rooms with an outdoor beer garden overlooking the well fenced paddocks - but imagine other uses for them from storage, man cave, barn dances and more. Trevor the fire engine is right at home on the property and will remain to protect the farm. Recent additions to the home include a 4 bay machinery shed, stables and the installation of exceptional fencing and gates across the property - complete with high quality feed troughs as well as an all abilities accessible toilet. Serviced by both town and tank water, the property is well suited to hobby farmers and growers looking to establish themselves in the heart of St Marys and the Fingal Valley. The tea rooms hold a current food service license which provides you with many options to generate additional income from the property. PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS: • Spring water • Historic overlay on butcher house • Post and rail fencing • Hand cut floor boards in tea rooms • 20.97 acres • Restored to compliment history of the farm • Spacious 3 bedroom home in very good condition Fairview Farm is located just on the outskirts of St Marys which is a historically rich and diverse community that is rich in community spirit and support. Close by are the historic townships and hamlets of Campbell Town, Fingal and Ross which are also becoming renowned for attracting likeminded property owners. Launceston is only 90 minutes to the north/west. At your doorstep are golf courses, wellness hub, artistic community, eateries, schools, cafes and historic estates. Whether it is your next family home, weekender or a boutique venture - Fairview Farm offers an exciting opportunity to be a part of history and own a truly exceptional historic property with abundant opportunities to live and enjoy or expand on the footprint already inplace for commercial opportunities in tourism, retail and agriculture STCA. For further information or to arrange a private inspection, please contact Heidi and her team at Harcourts St Helens today. PROPERTY SPECIFICS: Land size: 8.49 hectares/20.97 acres Home size: 129m2 + outbuildings Year Built: 1900 Zoning: Rural Living Zone C Outbuildings: 4 bay machinery shed + stables + tea rooms + visitor centre + laundry + all abilities accessible WC Harcourts St Helens has no reason to doubt the accuracy of the information in this document which has been sourced from means which are considered reliable, however we cannot guarantee accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations.