14 Clarke Avenue, Battery Point TAS 7004

14 Clarke Avenue undoubtedly occupies one of the prime waterfront sites in Hobart. Security gates lead into a finely manicured garden and off-street parking area, whilst double front doors open to where the eye is immediately drawn to the picture window at the far end of the lounge room: a breath-taking view of the Derwent River. Panning from Macquarie Point and the Tasman Bridge in the north, around to South Arm and the tip of Long Point in Sandy Bay to the south, it is the aspect of the view that is extra-ordinary - the water is so close: you are part of it. The weekly yacht races, the merchant shipping and the recreational water activities throughout the year are there on the doorstep.

The house itself has a very workable and flexible floorplan. The main living areas are at entry level and are accessed through a wide Italian tiled foyer. These tiles follow through to the kitchen and other wet areas, and are complemented by the Tasmanian Oak flooring throughout the rest of the house. The partially open-living plan allows for a free flowing atmosphere, as well as some semi-secluded areas for privacy. It comprises a quality kitchen with Miele appliances and an adjoining central dining area, plus designated sitting areas to capture views and sun throughout the day. Sliding doors lead from the kitchen, dining and lounge rooms to a covered balcony; ideal for entertaining. On the level above can be found three double bedrooms, all with views over the Derwent, and two stylish, quality bathrooms with underfloor heating, that continue the Italian tile theme. One of the bathrooms is ensuite to the spacious master bedroom which has floor to ceiling windows and sliding doors that open onto its own private balcony.

On the second level there are sitting, family and study areas with elevated views over the water. On the lower ground level a sizeable storeroom, a laundry with shower and toilet, a 1000 bottle capacity wine cellar and a gym-cum-family/games room complete the home's accommodation and facilities. The whole area is tiled, the Italian theme continuing out onto an expansive enclosed entertaining area and a lower terrace that extends to the river bank.

This property is situated in historic Battery Point, close to cafés, shops and restaurants and within easy walking distance of Salamanca Place and the Hobart waterfront. It is within a 5km radius of private and public schools, and the University of Tasmania, and has easy access to many of Hobart's theatres, galleries and museums. With its superb position in Clarke Avenue, it is the ideal site for watching the finish of the Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race and all the festivities that can accompany it, in a peaceful and private setting.