Nestled tranquilly at the head of Port Cygnet Bay, "Brighside" - once lovingly named by the Wilson shipbuilding dynasty - shines as a rare waterside reserve home and a timeless testament to Tasmania's maritime heritage. More than a dwelling, it has always been a heart for creativity and community, where maritime artistry met domestic tranquility.
From this very shoreline, John Wilson launched the Huon Belle in 1864 - the first of many vessels in a shipbuilding legacy that helped shape the region. Brighside commands uninterrupted views through to the distant D'Entrecasteaux Channel - a perspective unmatched anywhere else in Cygnet. Sheltered from prevailing winter winds, the home enjoys a calm, sunny position. A short stroll leads to Cygnet's vibrant town centre - cafés, fresh sourdough, schools, yacht club, medical centres, Pilates, yoga, and seasonal produce are all close at hand, yet privacy and peace are never compromised.
The landscape is a true "Garden of Eden", laid out in classical symmetry that draws the eye from the lounge to the bay. Majestic deciduous trees planted decades ago stand alongside natives that add shelter and texture.
Lawns sweep to the foreshore, alive with black swans, pelicans, sea and wedge tail eagles. From here, it's easy to slip a kayak into the sheltered waters or row out to your boat, with the bay itself becoming an extension of the garden and lifestyle.
For those who love growing food, Brighside delivers. A warm greenhouse and stand-up self-wicking garden beds provide abundant tomatoes, vegetables and salads from Christmas well into winter. The greenhouse even doubles as a practical drying space in colder months, ensuring comfort and function at every turn.
Entertaining flows easily. Leading from the lounge and dining area to a large circular deck, slightly elevated and framed with a sun canopy - the perfect stage for summer gatherings with family and friends.
Morning coffee reveals spectacular skies and double rainbows;
evenings invite music, food, and laughter as the bay becomes your backdrop.
Brighside has been meticulously maintained and upgraded: a resilient new roof and gutters, solar skylights, and fresh paint throughout. With essential services, excellent internet and mobile coverage, 20 solar panels, and three-phase power, the property is as functional as it is beautiful.
The Studio: Limitless Possibilities.
A rare and defining feature of Brightside is its substantial 153m² studio
- a building of scale and character that few private residences can offer. Bathed in natural light from a vast overhead skylight, it is both practical and inspiring, a space that has evolved with the needs of its owners and promises limitless possibilities for the future.
Over the years the studio has been many things: a classic yacht restoration workshop, a photographic studio, a gymnasium, a venue for entertaining. Its versatility is its greatest strength, adapting seamlessly to whatever vision is brought to it. Concrete floors provide strength and durability, while wide access doors make it easy to move projects in and out.
Three water tanks are attached, and high windows frame views across the garden and bay.
The scale of this space makes it ideal for professional or creative pursuits, yet it could just as readily transform into a self-contained apartment for guests or short-stay accommodation. For families, it might become a games room, retreat, or additional living area. For entrepreneurs, it could be the foundation of a professional hub or business base.
The studio is more than just an outbuilding; it is a central element of Brighside's identity. Generous, light-filled, and endlessly adaptable, it invites its new owners to imagine, create, and live without compromise .
"The studio has been everything from a timber workshop to a place for entertaining - it's all up to your imagination." - Current Owners.
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