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ETCHED IN STONE

OME HOUSES HAVE A MAGIC to them that’s hard to define. Twamley, the home of Elizabeth Turvey, is that sort of house. It sits nestled into the valley outside the village of Buckland, the traditional land of the paredareme, on Tasmania’s East Coast. Wide verandahs wrap around two sides and provide views to the north and west. The house is buttressed by a beautiful stone stable and two ancient oak trees. Driving in from the highway, the homestead seems to beckon you on… The graceful roof line, tall chimneys and attic windows all give it a delightful sense of to this place.

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