Wetmore at Ross. Picture: Supplied

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HISTORIC Wetmore at Ross has timeless appeal.

With its heritage dating back into the 1800s, its enviable country position, and the way its owners have meticulously cared for the property over the years, Wetmore is as impressive as it gets.

Howell Property Group sales agent Brad Gray said it is the type of home that blows you away when you first visit.

“Once you head up the long driveway to the front gates, the home certainly has a strong presence and stature along with the manicured gardens surrounding the home,” he said.

“Upon entry to the property, the 14-foot ceilings are quite incredible.”

Wetmore at Ross, address by request.

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Large, historic homes such as Wetmore tend to have a ton of intriguing features and Mr Gray said there was plenty to enjoy here.

“The way the owners have completely renovated and updated the home over the past 20 years, along with keeping the historic significance of the property in tact, is a testament to them,” he said.

“No expense has been spared when resorting this home, from the elm parquetry flooring in the kitchen to the handwoven carpet, which was sourced from England.

“Throughout the 22 rooms that the property offers, each room has been carefully put together with features sourced from around the world.

“There are imported Italian marble mantles and German chandeliers. The owners spent decades restoring and sourcing these perfect features to create a home fitted out with the best from around the world.”

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Since hitting the market, Wetmore has caught the eye of many dozens of potential buyers.

So far, the Howell team has fielded 75 inquiries on the property, with buyers being a mix of local, interstate and international.

“The majority of our inquiries have been people wanting to have that quintessential Tasmanian lifestyle coupled with the luxury of a historic Midlands home,” he said.

“Being positioned on 3.18ha, it opened the market to buyers who were after an 1800s historic home without having to have a large parcel of farmland to maintain.”

Wetmore was built in the Victorian Gothic Revival style, and constructed from a combination of brick and sandstone. Its distinct steeply pitched roof, front facing gables and the home’s ornate details are some of the unmistakeable characteristics of this era.

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Throughout the home classic features abound including sumptuous window treatments, grand fireplaces inset with patterned tiles, those sky-high ceilings, wonderfully deep base boards, ceiling roses and picture rails.

Generously proportioned, Wetmore offers six bedrooms and three bathrooms, of which two are ensuites. The first floor bathroom’s stand-alone tub sings of relaxation.

Bedroom No.1 has an ensuite with a corner shower, a bath and a dual vanity.

The floorplan also offers a powder room, six living spaces and several utility rooms.

Undoubtedly the heart of the home is the enormous country-style kitchen with its vast counters and cupboards, quality new appliances and enough space for informal dining and living.

A new hydronic heating system installed throughout the whole home will keep the winter chill at bay.

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No country homestead would be without a wood-burning combustion heater — and here you have two, one in the library and one in the kitchen area.

A deck stretches around two sides of the ground floor, while another veranda space and a porch are positioned on the third and fourth sides of the home, providing a spot to soak up some sun or relax in the shade at any time of the day.

While the home is glorious, the gardens are equally stunning.

Wetmore’s grounds are elegant and whimsical, with its abundance of flowering annuals and perennials joyfully planted together creating impressive visual impact.

Neatly clipped hedges and topiary, meandering walkways and formal sandstone paths interspersed with towering English trees and wisteria-covered arbours are a delight.

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Look closely and you may even see the original swimming pool hidden behind a green wall of ivy.

Wetmore is located just a five-minute drive from the Ross township, about two hours from Hobart, or one hour and 10 minutes from Launceston.

Wetmore will be sold by expressions of interest. Contact Howell Property for details.