Located near the eclectic cultural centre of Cygnet, and up the end of a quaint country lane, this amazing property enjoys 70 acres (28.5ha) of complete privacy. As you arrive, you enter into your own oasis, basking in the sun, surrounded by gorgeous views everywhere you look. This incredibly bespoke home is something very special. The artistic flair created by the spectacular roof lines and the clever use of mixed materials including mud brick, timber and iron has created an art piece in itself. This 'sculpture' has pride of place within vast grassy rolling pastures and surrounded by tree covered hills. A gap down the valley provides a fantastic view all the way to the mountains in the wilderness beyond. Well set up, there is excellent infrastructure including a hay shed, a bus home office, solar panels, a farm shed, a machinery shed/workshop, entertaining areas, and a studio/gym. A solar system will cut your power bills down as well as a sophisticated solar hot water system. The veggie and fruit trees will provide you with home grown produce and several paddocks and the 3 dams complete this amazing package.
From the enclosed double carport, you have direct undercover access to the entry, where a big solid front door welcoms you inside. The artistic intrigue does not disappoint on entering with more beautiful features throughout the home to discover. Nothing is standard here. There are curved walls, oddly shaped spaces and different materials all providing great visual interest. Constructed of mainly mud bricks, and with a polished concrete floor that resembles soil, the home has a wonderful natural feel to it. Features such as recycled heritage 'Hobart Town' bricks that have cleverly been exposed in a wave pattern down the hallway and into the bedrooms really add to the visual journey. The kitchen is nothing short of unique too, including artisan, hand painted tiles and a leaf shaped island bench. From the kitchen sink, the views are straight down the valley out to the mountains and a large curved wall of glass overlooks one of the outdoor entertaining areas.
Flowing through the dining area with enough space for a large family table is the main family living. Again unique with a one off built-in circular lounge and large picture windows that frame the beautiful views all around makes this space beautifully bespoke. A counter sunk wall helps to slightly conceal the wall mounted TV. Down the hallway there is plenty of storage on one side and the spare bedrooms down the other. At the end is the main bedroom with a glass door leading out to the garden. The central bathroom is a full wet area with natural stone-like tiles and leads out to an outdoor shower as well as garden bath creating a holiday resort atmosphere. A sophisticated solar-tube, hydronic system provides the hot water and runs the underfloor heating throughout the home.
There are 2 covered outdoor entertaining areas either side of the home, allowing you to always be able to take advantage of outdoor living regardless where the breeze may be coming from. One side is ideal for the BBQ and a huge table for entertaining family and friends. The other side is partly covered and steps down to a paved area ideal for the fire pit and has an industrial wood fired pizza and bread oven as a feature. Another covered entertaining area is located out in the open with a beautiful big old gum tree nearby. This is a great spot for the kids to escape to with their visiting friends. Up in behind the home is the hay shed with the solar panel system. Attached to this is a bus shelter. The bus is a real surprise. Set-up as the home office with NBN connection, inside it is fully fitted out with a built-in desk, small wood fire and a lovely timber floor. Next to this is a separate studio. Able to be moved should you want it somewhere else, this is currently the gym.
Low-maintenance landscaped gardens wrap around the home and a dedicated veggie garden and fruit tree area will provide you with home grown produce. Several fenced paddocks are designed to rotate farm animals like pigs should that be of interest and the remaining property would be ideal for cattle or sheep. There are 3 dams, providing ample water supply for the property. Consisting of mostly pastures, there are also forest areas to explore. This really is the full package.
Gardners Bay is located between the Huon River on one side and the Channel & Bruny Island on the other. Ideally situated to be able to access the cultural township of Cygnet within 15 minutes and 45 minutes from the Hobart CBD and yet within secluded quiet country surrounds, makes this location very appealing.
Please contact us for further information or to arrange a private viewing on site.
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