989 + 991 Ellendale Road, Ellendale, Tas, 7140

Steeped​ ​in​ ​local​ ​history​ ​and​ ​standing​ ​as​ ​a​ ​proud​ ​sentinel​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Ellendale​ ​community​ ​since​ ​circa​ ​1914,​ ​the​ ​iconic​ ​"I.R.​ ​Clark​ ​Store"​ ​is​ ​far​ ​more​ ​than​ ​just​ ​a​ ​house—it​ ​is​ ​a​ ​landmark.​ ​Once​ ​the​ ​heartbeat​ ​of​ ​the​ ​village,​ ​this​ ​traditional​ ​weatherboard​ ​residence​ ​and​ ​former​ ​cash​ ​store​ ​has​ ​been​ ​thoughtfully​ ​transitioned​ ​into​ ​a​ ​substantial​ ​family​ ​home​ ​set​ ​on​ ​an​ ​expansive​ ​1,164sqm​ ​(approx.)​ ​allotment,​ ​complete​ ​with​ ​a​ ​massive​ ​129sqm​ ​workshop.​ ​It​ ​offers​ ​a​ ​rare​ ​blend​ ​of​ ​heritage​ ​charm,​ ​modern​ ​comfort,​ ​and​ ​genuine​ ​lifestyle​ ​versatility.
Behind​ ​the​ ​classic​ ​facade​ ​and​ ​full-length​ ​front​ ​veranda​ ​lies​ ​a​ ​home​ ​of​ ​surprising​ ​scale​ ​and​ ​warmth.​ ​The​ ​ground​ ​floor​ ​showcases​ ​polished​ ​Tasmanian​ ​timber​ ​floors​ ​and​ ​a​ ​versatile​ ​layout​ ​featuring:
•​ ​Multiple​ ​Living​ ​Zones:​ ​A​ ​spacious​ ​main​ ​living​ ​room​ ​with​ ​reverse​ ​cycle​ ​air​ ​conditioning,​ ​a​ ​cozy​ ​"snug"​ ​with​ ​an​ ​original​ ​open​ ​fireplace,​ ​and​ ​a​ ​separate​ ​dining​ ​room​ ​warmed​ ​by​ ​a​ ​wood​ ​heater.
•​ ​The​ ​Heart​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Home:​ ​A​ ​beautifully​ ​fitted​ ​kitchen​ ​featuring​ ​timber​ ​cabinetry,​ ​induction​ ​cooking,​ ​and​ ​a​ ​dishwasher.​ ​The​ ​kitchen​ ​looks​ ​out​ ​into​ ​the​ ​enclosed​ ​breezeway​ ​and​ ​entertainment​ ​area,​ ​creating​ ​a​ ​seamless​ ​connection​ ​for​ ​family​ ​gatherings.
•​ ​Thoughtful​ ​Upgrades:​ ​The​ ​current​ ​owners​ ​have​ ​invested​ ​heavily​ ​in​ ​year-round​ ​comfort,​ ​including​ ​a​ ​new​ ​wood​ ​heater​ ​in​ ​the​ ​dining​ ​area​ ​and​ ​the​ ​replacement​ ​of​ ​many​ ​ground-floor​ ​windows​ ​with​ ​tinted​ ​double​ ​glazing.
•​ ​Accommodation:​ ​Five​ ​bedrooms​ ​in​ ​total,​ ​including​ ​a​ ​convenient​ ​ground-floor​ ​master.​ ​Upstairs,​ ​you’ll​ ​find​ ​four​ ​additional​ ​bedrooms​ ​and​ ​a​ ​study​ ​nook—perfect​ ​for​ ​those​ ​working​ ​from​ ​home.
The​ ​Ultimate​ ​Hobbyist’s​ ​Haven​ ​&​ ​Secure​ ​Grounds
Complementing​ ​the​ ​home​ ​is​ ​the​ ​impressive​ ​129sqm​ ​workshop—a​ ​rare​ ​find​ ​in​ ​today’s​ ​market.​ ​Featuring​ ​two​ ​high-clearance​ ​sliding​ ​doors​ ​(2.7m​ ​W​ ​x​ ​2.95m​ ​H),​ ​a​ ​mezzanine​ ​level​ ​for​ ​storage,​ ​and​ ​a​ ​built-in​ ​inspection​ ​pit,​ ​it​ ​is​ ​the​ ​ultimate​ ​setup​ ​for​ ​a​ ​tradesperson,​ ​hobbyist,​ ​or​ ​car​ ​enthusiast.​ ​For​ ​those​ ​with​ ​children​ ​or​ ​pets,​ ​the​ ​entire​ ​1,164sqm​ ​property​ ​is​ ​fully​ ​enclosed​ ​by​ ​new​ ​1.5m​ ​secure​ ​fencing​ ​to​ ​all​ ​boundaries,​ ​providing​ ​total​ ​peace​ ​of​ ​mind​ ​and​ ​privacy.
The​ ​Added​ ​Strategic​ ​Advantage:​ ​Two​ ​Separate​ ​Titles
Beyond​ ​the​ ​immediate​ ​lifestyle​ ​appeal​ ​of​ ​the​ ​home​ ​and​ ​shed,​ ​the​ ​landholding​ ​is​ ​held​ ​across​ ​two​ ​separate​ ​titles​ ​(989​ ​&​ ​991),​ ​adding​ ​a​ ​powerful​ ​layer​ ​of​ ​future​ ​flexibility​ ​and​ ​"land​ ​bank"​ ​security:
•​ ​Exceptional​ ​Versatility:​ ​Keep​ ​both​ ​titles​ ​to​ ​preserve​ ​your​ ​space​ ​and​ ​privacy,​ ​explore​ ​developing​ ​a​ ​second​ ​dwelling​ ​or​ ​self-contained​ ​retreat​ ​(STCA),​ ​or​ ​sell​ ​off​ ​one​ ​title​ ​down​ ​the​ ​track​ ​to​ ​recoup​ ​capital.
•​ ​Potential:​ ​For​ ​investors,​ ​the​ ​property​ ​offers​ ​a​ ​formal​ ​rental​ ​appraisal​ ​estimate​ ​of​ ​$750​ ​per​ ​week,​ ​providing​ ​strong​ ​holding​ ​income​ ​while​ ​you​ ​plan​ ​your​ ​next​ ​move.
Adventure​ ​at​ ​Your​ ​Doorstep
Beyond​ ​the​ ​village,​ ​you​ ​are​ ​perfectly​ ​positioned​ ​to​ ​enjoy​ ​Tasmania’s​ ​premier​ ​wilderness​ ​and​ ​recreation​ ​hubs.​ ​You​ ​are​ ​just​ ​a​ ​short​ ​drive​ ​from​ ​Mt​ ​Field​ ​National​ ​Park,​ ​one​ ​of​ ​the​ ​state's​ ​oldest​ ​and​ ​most​ ​diverse​ ​parks,​ ​and​ ​the​ ​world-class​ ​trails​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Maydena​ ​Bike​ ​Park.
The​ ​Location
Enjoy​ ​the​ ​peace​ ​of​ ​a​ ​village​ ​lifestyle​ ​with​ ​the​ ​local​ ​Post​ ​Office​ ​just​ ​a​ ​stroll​ ​away​ ​for​ ​daily​ ​essentials.​ ​Located​ ​under​ ​35​ ​-​ ​40​ ​minutes​ ​from​ ​the​ ​bustling​ ​hub​ ​of​ ​New​ ​Norfolk​ ​and​ ​just​ ​over​ ​an​ ​hour​ ​from​ ​Hobart,​ ​Ellendale​ ​offers​ ​the​ ​perfect​ ​escape​ ​without​ ​sacrificing​ ​accessibility.
Own​ ​a​ ​piece​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Valley’s​ ​history.​ ​Inspect​ ​the​ ​I.R.​ ​Clark​ ​Store​ ​today.​ ​Call​ ​Nicholas​ ​Emery​ ​0439​ ​554623
Rates:​ ​$1,400​ ​(Main​ ​house)
Rental​ ​Estimate:​ ​$750​ ​per​ ​week
Disclaimer:​ ​While​ ​LJ​ ​Hooker​ ​Pinnacle​ ​Property​ ​has​ ​made​ ​every​ ​effort​ ​to​ ​ensure​ ​the​ ​accuracy​ ​of​ ​the​ ​information​ ​contained​ ​herein,​ ​we​ ​cannot​ ​guarantee​ ​its​ ​precision.​ ​Prospective​ ​purchasers​ ​are​ ​advised​ ​to​ ​carry​ ​out​ ​their​ ​own​ ​investigations​ ​and​ ​satisfy​ ​themselves​ ​in​ ​all​ ​respects.​ ​All​ ​measurements​ ​and​ ​boundaries​ ​are​ ​approximate.