78 Waggs Gully Road, Ranelagh TAS 7109

Welcome to this stunning 8.5 acre property situated approximately 30 minutes to Hobart and nestled close by to the sought after township of Ranelagh. This impressive sustainable home boasts an incredible 8.7 star energy rating with breath-taking valley views that will make you never want to leave.

This dream lifestyle property has it all with pasture, two permanent large dams and creek with natural spring, but there is also a successful standalone guest accommodation. Built in 2017, this north eastern facing architecturally designed home has been designed utilising the best passive solar principals.

There are many standout features here including the brilliant polished concrete floor which acts as a thermal battery for the fully insulated slab, releasing radiant heat in the cooler months. The open plan design and elevated timber ceilings have been carefully considered to take advantage of the sun in the cooler months.

The home boasts custom made European designed double glazed windows and doors with tilt and turn functionality, allowing for flexibility of air flow but also being air tight when closed to retain heat. The only heating required comes from a standalone fireplace.

Family and friends are at the heart of the eat in kitchen, making it ideal for easy entertaining or family meals. Cooking and clean up are a breeze with quality appliances such as a Westinghouse 5 burner gas cooktop and a large Fisher & Paykel dish drawer. It also has a large corner pantry and ample storage.

The home has 3 good sized bedrooms of which the main bedroom has a walk in robe. The other two bedrooms have built in cupboards. There is a separate large shower and toilet next to the main bedroom.

The open plan living area opens up with large stacking doors taking living outside onto the wrap around deck and fully fenced backyard, set up for children and pets to safely play. Lovely low maintenance gardens and a cubby house for the kids or grandkids.

The fully fenced pasture is divided into separate paddocks each with their own water source. There is a stable perfect for horses, and a hay storage shed which is currently being used to keep milking goats. The land was once a working orchard and is now a sustainable haven perfectly suited to permaculture practices. A large fenced orchard is positioned close to the house with a variety of fruit and nut trees and cute chicken coop.

The well-constructed dams are always full and home to platypus and rainbow trout. Flowing through the back of the property is Calla Creek which is also fed by a natural spring located on the property. A small timber forest backs onto the creek. The property has over 53,000 litres of water storage.

The guest accommodation aptly named The Hay Shed was originally used to store hay on the property and has been meticulously renovated and approved by council. Successfully run on Airbnb, future bookings are in place for anyone wanting the security of earning an income while working from home. Income figures can be revealed upon enquiry.


Book your private inspection today, or attend one of our open for inspection opportunities.