325 Glenbervie Road, Dover TAS 7117

Set up in the tranquil hills of Dover, this wonderfully intriguing property consists of the original 1894 cottage with a fabulous creative extension added in 1994, creating an eclectic and very charming result. The use of recycled materials along with the new has been done with great taste and excellent efficiency bringing a touch of class to an otherwise slightly rustic atmosphere.

As you come up the driveway, the lovely gardens welcome you and the cottage sits proud on the bank with its large decking taking advantage of the elevated position. Coming around the back there is a double carport with an attached workshop. Behind this, more small shed spaces are available and then the chicken coop and the veggie and fruit tree enclosures spread out into the 5 acres (2.1 ha) on offer.

The land is undulating, allowing for a more interesting landscape. A creek comes into the side and feeds a gorgeous dam that is more like an ornamental pond that provides plenty of water for the gardens and produce grown on-site. Up the back there is a paddock. With an extra length of fence, this would be ideal for a few sheep or maybe alpacas. Right up the back, the property turns up the ridgeline into some light bush completing the package.

Entering the home, you have the benefit of a boot and jacket room before entering into the wonderfully engaging open plan living space. Here the space is kept snug in the cooler months with a classic Tassie Barrel wood heater. The windows up high are both artistic in their design and practical in their position to allow lovely sunshine to stream into the room. The other windows provide picture frames to the garden setting outside.

Well set out, the kitchen is in the back corner overlooking the lounge and dining. A huge walk-in pantry larder provides invaluable storage. From the main living, you enter into a more formal lounge. The access to the side deck from here is through French doors. Out here the decking goes the full length on one side and wraps around the front of the home too, providing many spots to sit back and relax, each with their own feel and a different view of the valley and garden.

The 3rd bedroom is a spacious loft space that lends itself to a great office or art room as well as the ideal teenagers retreat. The main bathroom is simply stunning with a touch of chic and lux. The soft-close drawers and the beautiful sink bowl along with the full walk-in shower is all very appealing.

Wandering down the path within the enchanting garden will lead you to a separate studio complete with power. This is currently setup as a guest accommodation. The windows here invite the garden into the space and the sun streams through to create a wonderfully romantic feeling. What a great spot to get inspired to write or get creative with a paintbrush. There is a lot to like about this property. Be self-sustainable as much or as little as you want. A 6kW solar system is already set-up to reduce your power bills down to next to nothing.

This is a wonderfully secluded property within a couple of minutes to the white sandy beaches of Port Esperance Bay, ideal to pop in a kayak. Dover offers a well stocked supermarket, bakery, doctor surgery and school, plus other useful services. This is the gateway to the wilderness of southern Tasmania. Heading north takes you back into the heart of the Huon Valley and Hobart is an accessible 1 hour by car. Please contact us for further information or to arrange a private viewing for yourself.