Tasmania, an Island State South of mainland Australia, is considered one of the safest, cleanest and most beautiful places in the world.
A question which would no doubt be on the mind of any interested party.
If you follow the Tourism Website link below you will find, amongst other things, a history
which explains how we, Mike and Shauna Buscombe, purchased the property in 1990 after
discovering that Prospect House was built and owned by my great great grandfather in 1830.
We had dreams of staying here forever, perhaps our sons taking over the business or even
getting to the stage where we could close the business and simply live in the beautiful buildings
as my ancestors did.
Circumstances change, sons don't always follow in their parents' footsteps and other opportunities
arise. After 12 years, it is time for a change. Shauna is practising in her profession as a Psychologist
and I have decided to follow my dreams at the ripe old age of 47, of becoming a professional
musician as per the "Mike's reason for selling" website link below.
Are we sad at the prospect of selling our ancestral home? Yes of course we are but life is full
of new challenges and excitement and we are looking forward to change.
Why is it for sale?
Prospect House Tourism Website
Mike's Reason For Selling Website
23 acres of rich land 1 km from the centre of Richmond
1830 Georgian Mansion containing three Restaurant Dining Rooms with a total capacity of
65 seats, Wet Bar, Staff Room, 1 Guest Room/Bathroom, Fully furnished boardroom, Guest
Lounge and Office
West Wing of House containing Hotel Reception in the 1830's kitchen and a 3 Bedroom Self
Contained Spa Unit in the old servant's quarters and coach house
East Wing of House containing Commercial Kitchen, Cool Room, Dry Store, Guest Laundry,
Stables and Store Room
North Wing containing 10 Guest Rooms with ensuite bathrooms in the 1830's Haylofts and Barns
Two cellars under the house which served as a convict jail in the 1830's housing the convict workforce
A 6 year old 4 bedroom Luxury Executive Home (130 metres from the Main House)
Workshop storage shed
Lock up 2 car Garage
Clay Tennis Court
Each of the 12 Guest Rooms / Units has an ensuite bathroom equipped with heating, exhaust
fan, hairdryer, some with baths and showers, some with showers only and one with spa bath and shower.
10 Channels of Cable Television are in each room with the 4 local channels.
Clock Radio, Direct Dial Telephone, Mini Bars, Tea and Coffee Making
Antique decor, Brass Beds and Antique Dressers, table and chairs in each room
Prospect House is situated in the Coal River Valley, a fast growing Boutique Wine Region
with several recent multi million dollar investments from France, America, China and major
Australian wineries. Prospect House with 23 acres and one of the most imposing Georgian Buildings
in Australia is well suited as a Boutique Winery, especially with the irrigation rights. Land either
side of Prospect House could also be purchased should a larger vineyard be desirable.
Town water is on site and a sewerage plant exists that could be connected up to the mains sewerage
800 metres away should that be required.The location for a Winery development could not be better
with Richmond as the second most visited town in Tasmania, the rich irrigated land and the already
existing infrastructure.
Reception Centre:
There is plenty of room for a tastefully constructed large reception centre to capitalise on the
growing convention industry. This could be used for Weddings, Functions, Product Launches
as well as Conferences and Conventions.
Stately Home:
Another alternative for this spectacular property is to simply live in it. Imagine living in such
a beautiful mansion in one of the safest, cleanest and most beautiful places in the world. The
Tourism Accommodation could be converted into all sorts of uses such as music rooms, childrens'
private accommodation, personal office space and of course private guest accommodation.
Room Amenities
Potential Developments for Prospect House
Winery:
