If you have been searching for the ultimate low maintenance waterfront home in Tasmania then be prepared to fall in love. This gorgeous home was designed as an architects own and has been tastefully modernised and extended in recent times to now offer an unrivalled quality, layout and design experience, all located near the popular country township of Cygnet, in Tasmania's beautiful Huon Valley.
As you approach Stoneybank there is an excitement and anticipation to see what's inside as the birch grove that works in conjunction with the thermal mass of the home, rises up behind the walled gardens and makes an impressive statement. Entering through a beautiful custom gate and across the washed concrete driveway that leads in to the double garage and workshop that is matched in to the home, you begin to see the detail, quality and thought put into the many impressive features this home has to offer.
With an abundance of living inside and out, the home boasts multiple options for relaxing, entertaining and accommodating family and friends. The cosy sunken lounge, multiple dining areas, covered and open outdoor decked areas on either side of the home allow for the perfect balance of sun and shelter year round.
The heart of the home is where you'll find the main living, kitchen and dining areas. The chef inspired kitchen is sure to please the cook in your family, with gorgeous granite bench tops, a built in black sassafras cutting board, quality appliances, including gas cooktop, 900mm under bench Ilve oven and Miele convection and steam ovens, Miele warming draws, and dishwasher. There is also a walk in pantry. With ample bench space, storage and a wonderful view out to the river, this kitchen is one that everyone can enjoy.
The master suite is separate from the rest of the other bedrooms and is positioned on the Northern end of the home, It boasts a sunken bedroom position with window seat, a generous bathroom with a bath and separate shower and a huge walk in robe that is sure to impress with its length and ability to arrange everything you could possibly need.
Continuing to the guest wing of the home you'll find 2 double bedrooms with built in robes, a separate study with custom joinery, a walk in storage cupboard, a further living room, the guest bathroom and a large laundry with heaps of built in storage and bench space all located near the entry from the garage.
The home is designed so that almost very room is situated to take in the outstanding view over Port Cygnet Bay, the Huon River and the Dentrecasteaux channel in the distance. This home is kept comfortable all year round with its solar passive design that incorporates internal thermal mass storage combined with double glazed argon filled windows incorporating comfort plus smart glass, offering that extra level of insulation. Two Jet Master open fire places, two reverse cycle air conditioners and a 9 zone under floor heating system provides additional heating options when required.
The home is self contained with ample tank water collected from the larger roof catchment areas onsite. The property is serviced by a Taylex waste management system.
Surrounding features around the home continue to impress, including a BullFrog hot tub, a fantastic outdoor kitchen featuring a built in barbecue and an abundance of seating.
In addition to the garage there is a 10 x 7m colorbond shed with remote control roller doors at each end and a roof high enough to easily accomodate a large boat or caravan. It can also be used for a workshop or great storage area with the extra width allowed for in the custom design.
If you enjoy fishing, boating and being on the water then there are a number of safe options available whether you stay in the bay of Port Cygnet or adventure out further into the Huon River Estuary or further into the Dentrecasteaux Channel which is sheltered by Bruny Island and offers protection from the swell and many bays and inlets to explore it really is a yachting paradise.The owner is happy to include the registered mooring in the adjoining Helms Bay.
However, if staying on dry land is more your thing right out the front you can collect oysters catch Atlantic Salmon, Flathead and enjoy those stunning views over the bay out to Adamsons Peak in the distance.
To see more of Stonybank please watch the video and 3d tour of this home and we would be proud to show you this magnificent home at a private inspection at a time convenient to you.
Rates - $4,351 approx p.a