22352 Tasman Highway, Falmouth TAS 7215

The intriguing C1988 ’Mariposa’ residence and outbuildings bask passively in an historic, unspoilt waterfront setting, alike to the magnificent butterfly from which the property takes its name.

Occupying a prominent 10.5 ha share of what was once a landing place for early settlers to this region in the 1800s, this private complex comprising 3 separate buildings and over 1,000 sqm of level access floor plan, truly is unique among Tasmanian places of wild and natural coastal beauty.

’Mariposa’ is first and foremost a secluded 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom family home sequestered amongst the protection of native gardens and built of Mount Gambier limestone block, selected for superior weathering ability. The superb durability of the residence is further complimented by the selection of Celery Top Pine for external timbers.

Guests arriving at ’Mariposa’ are welcomed through a spacious marble tiled foyer and an interior featuring gracious Federation period features, tasteful floor coverings and custom made, double glazed timber sash windows. The handpicked Blackwood timbers used throughout the home for architraves, skirting boards and 4 panel doors are all French polished to maximise the deep lustre and colour of this decorative hardwood.

A comfortably appointed family sunroom with expansive bay window captures views of passing sea and bird life and an external Japanese style sundeck beckons for the most sensational of last drinks at sunset with only the symphony of the sea as a soundtrack.

The galley kitchen commands views of activities both within the family area and adjacent signature structure for ’Mariposa’ in a 20 metre indoor, solar heated and air conditioned pool room.

A games room with a custom built three quarter size billiard table plus fifth bedroom is accessed via a covered, terracotta tiled garden walkway extending from a 2 car lockup garage, back to the main residence entry.

’Mariposa’ has a striking Regency period style barn replica blending the character of 30,000 convict made clay bricks with a mix of recycled Oregon timber beams supporting the roof structure, and clever engineering to assist operation of the huge timber access doors.

Within the barn precinct are bedrooms 6 and 7 in a self contained apartment incorporating recycled timbers from the old ’Mariposa’ homestead. Beneath is a cleverly concealed cellar revealing yet another of the secrets of ’Mariposa’ featuring a selection of speciality Tasmanian timbers including rare Huon and Celery Top Pine and commemorating the heritage of surfing at Mariposa Point with a vintage wooden surfboard for a serving counter.

The finishing touches include a sheltered ’Supagrass’ tennis court and a 3 phase powered slipway, remote controlled and capable of launching and retrieving a 12 metre vessel.

You can have it all at ’Mariposa’. A temperate climate to die for, a pristine and unspoilt environment, amazing seafood, broadband satellite internet coverage and regional support infrastructure.

It doesn’t get any better than this. ’Mariposa’ magic awaits your call.