70 Quamby Brook Road, Deloraine TAS 7304

Offers Over $1,250,000

5 beds

2 baths

11 parking

Forest Holm - An Historic 1857 Homestead Steeped in Charm and Country Beauty

Forest Holm, an 1850s historic five bedroom homestead on roughly 3.5 acres just outside the beautiful and community oriented small town of Deloraine in the Meander Valley is a rare real estate offering. Properties of this calibre rarely come to the market and command premium values well above the baseline house price in the region.

Highlighted features include
Rich Tasmanian Heritage: Built in 1857 as an original 400 acre land grant carved from the Calstock Forest, the homestead has been comprehensively renovated with retained signature mid-19th century architecture, such as wooden floors, high ceilings, and 5 fireplaces, combined with more recent structural updates and modern upgrades including complete rewiring and re plumbing, two renovated bathrooms, and a well-appointed kitchen with double electric oven and large gas hob, dish washer, walk in pantry and other significant storage space. Windows throughout the house offer delightful garden views and privacy and have premium window furnishings. The rooms are large in line with the period of the home, and include 2 living areas, 2 sunrooms, 5 bedrooms (2 with BIR) (or the opportunity for 4 plus formal dining room).

Self-sufficiency and infrastructure: the combination of a functional water bore, four water tanks and 26 panel solar system, two wood heaters and three reverse cycle air conditioning units combined with double glazing in the north facing main living quarters significantly lowers operating costs and enhances sustainability. There are an additional two garden sheds [one new, one historic] that can be used for a variety of purposes, one currently used as a gym. Internet availability allows ready access to work from home options.

Outdoor living: Features include a large covered outdoor decking at the front of the home and a designated outdoor entertainment area at the rear of the house, complete with three raised garden beds. An outstanding feature is the gardens, filled with beautiful old growth heritage trees that shade the house and grounds in summer yet allow light and sun in winter, gardens heavily planted with a range of perennial plants, bulbs, roses and a range of shrubs, thus reducing the need for constant care and replanting.

Equine or lifestyle amenities: The property features a stable block that is yet to be renovated but is powered, a three Bay powered shed and established wallaby proofed fenced and attractively planted acreage. The 3.5 acres are ready for hobby farmers and there is also commercial B and B potential: given Deloraine's status as a major tourism hub in northern Tasmania, a five bedroom, two bathroom homestead offers significant upside for short stay accommodation or premium farm stay bed and breakfast [STCA] increasing its valuation.

Forest Holm isn't just a home-it's a lifestyle, a slice of Tasmanian history, and a place where old-world charm meets modern comfort. This is the kind of property that invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and truly enjoy rural living, all within easy reach of Deloraine's vibrant township.

Property Details

• Type: House
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 2
• Toilets: 2
• Garage Spaces: 3
• Other Parking: 8
• Building Area: 207 m² (approx)
• Land Area: 1 Hectare (approx)
• Tenancy: Vacant

Features

• Air Conditioning
• Courtyard
• Dishwasher
• Floorboards
• Fully Fenced
• Outdoor Entertainment Area
• Reverse Cycle Air Con
• Secure Parking
• Split System Air Con

• Other features: 3 Phase Power, Close to Schools, Close to Shops, Heating, Outdoor Area, Sheds, Stables