Never-before-sold Rosebanks reveals modern makeover

Rosebanks, No.156 Woolmers Ln, Perth is on the market. Picture: Supplied

The chance to purchase Rosebanks has never been available — until now.

Set on 163ha of land near Perth — about 20km south of Launceston — No.156 Woolmers Ln is the type of property that can take your breath away in a number of ways.

Depending on what a potential buyer prioritises most, they could be attracted to the farming opportunity, this beautifully preserved 1800s cottage or the expertly realised contemporary homestead.

Howell Property Group agent Nick Hay succinctly described this 405 acre masterpiece with one word: “phenomenal”.

“It is phenomenal; it’s a one of a kind opportunity,” he said.

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“Rosebanks has been held by one extended family since settlement, and it has never been available to buy on the open market.

“The land holding was established by free settler Joseph Bonney in 1823, with the Georgian brick farmhouse Rosebanks Cottage built in 1826.

“Also in 1826, a convict-built kitchen outbuilding called the Scullery was built.

“Ten years later the property’s original homestead, Woodhall, was constructed, a two-storey Georgian residence.”

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The property was a mixed farming operation — sheep and cropping — for many decades from 1830.

A shearing shed was built in 1910, with stockyards supporting wool and lamb production.

In the mid-20th Century, the family maintained grazing operations, and then by the early 2000s restoration work began on the cottage, with the Scullery transformed into luxury guest accommodation.

This year, a contemporary architectural extension was completed, sympathetically harmonising history with modern living by Rosebanks’ owners Vanessa and Angus Douglas.

Mr Hay said the concept for the contemporary homestead extension was created by Mr Douglas, a noted Tasmanian artist, with assistance from leading architects S.Group.

“The extension and restoration work was expertly completed by Inhabit Construction and Peltzer Construction,” he said.

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Mr Hay said early inquiries had come from a broad range of buyers, including those fascinated by the homes’ and their architecture, while others were interested in the farming opportunity.

“Inquiries from locals in the Longford, Cressy, Perth farming district have been very strong in the early stages of the campaign,” he said.

“They are looking at it to complement their agricultural profiles.

“Someone could farm it as a sole enterprise, or it could supplement a neighbouring operation.

“It is currently leased to a neighbouring farmer, but there is flexibility for the next owner if they wish to continue that lease or terminate it in the future.”

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Mr Hay said the owners have focused on a farming, conservation, restoration model with the property, with farming and tourism accommodation being the main source of income.

However, he said there is an opportunity to expand what Rosebanks is used for should someone wish.

“It would be a sublime place to host a wedding reception or event,” he said.

“That sort of proposition within the gorgeous landscaped gardens and the residences, would not be a surprise.”

Rosebanks was the most-viewed Tasmanian property on realestate.com.au last week.

Rosebanks is for sale with Howell Property Group by expressions of interest, closing on November 28, unless sold prior. Contact Alex Robinson or Nick Hay for details.

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