63 Underwoods Road, Nicholls Rivulet TAS 7112

Built in the 1990's but only recently renovated & completed this amazing home, an eclectic mix between an English village cottage, Swiss chalet & bush retreat, has all the character and warmth of Old Europe. A mixture of bush timbers including myrtle, celery top pine and Tasmanian oak have been used throughout to provide warmth, strength & appeal. The hardwood, mud-brick & adobe rendered construction imparts a stunning sense of age to a relatively new home - the effect will astound you.

Nestling comfortably in well-landscaped gardens with extensive rock walling, the exterior & interior are seamlessly linked by an enormous covered courtyard. This area, incorporating a barbecue entertaining area not only offers great lifestyle options in summer but provides the year-round shelter against the elements that is essential to comfortable country living. Similarly, a covered deck extending into a north-facing sunroom provides extra warmth & depth to the downstairs living area.

The extremely well insulated house, (including excellent accoustic / heat insulation between floors), is constructed partly on concrete slab & partly on solid rock walls, these latter providing the perfect conditions for a low-ceilinged under-the-house wine-cellar. Again, the flooring is well insulated between the cellar area & the main house.

A separate studio close to the house provides the option of a third or guest bedroom utilizing the mezzanine floor above the studio. This similarly constructed mud-brick & adobe studio / garage complex lends itself to further adaptation & is pretty much a blank canvas for future use. Beyond this is a 9 x 6 metre colourbond shed under construction due to be completed prior to settlement. A large extension to the house has council approval in principal, (final plans to be approved), & plans & soil test information are available from the owner on sale.

With plenty of tank water, the potential to connect to town water & extra outbuildings such as chook house & an unusual & completely original stone garden shed / barbecue / courtyard complex, this house is everything a country residence should be. Quirky & full of character. Don't miss it!

- Stunning, character-filled 2 storey home
- Separate studio with loft & shed
- Polished Myrtle & Tas oak floors
- Hardwood, mud-brick, adobe construction
- Over 2.7 hectares or approx 6.7 acres

Year built: 1990's