Escape to your own piece of paradise on breathtaking Bruny Island, Tasmania, with this exceptional opportunity to own a property that seamlessly blends natural beauty, privacy, and modern living. Nestled on 8,438sqm of native bushland, just minutes from the water's edge and a popular swimming beach, this picturesque haven offers a unique coastal lifestyle.
The council-approved, steel frame Kit home is clad in Colorbond, and embodies the essence of low-maintenance living. This one-bedroom retreat has been thoughtfully designed with a north-facing orientation, passive solar design, and full insulation in the roof, walls, and underfloor-requiring minimal effort to stay warm. The property's charm is encapsulated by its superb views of the D'Entrecasteaux Channel and Mount Royal in the distance.
'Peaceful' and 'private' are the two words the current owner has used to describe this sanctuary. "With ample space to garden and complete privacy you can just be".
Entering the home from the deck, you're instantly in an inviting open plan living filled with light and views! The kitchen is a great space to prepare the gardens produce and standing at the double sink is a wonderful channel vista that fills the heart. The cooktop is gas with an electric oven, there's loads of storage and a good-sized benchtop.
Thoughtful use of space allows for added storage via a larder and there's the convenience of a combined bathroom/laundry. A separate 'loo with a view' is a quaint room off the deck that has a creative and artistic feel and houses a composting toilet.
Upstairs, the A-frame roof line adds to the unique and creative style of the home and this area has a generous sized study and a spacious bedroom with ample windows provide stunning views and the soothing sounds of birdsong. Glass sliders lead to a balcony, creating an immersive experience, feeling as if among the treetops.
Modern conveniences include underground power, fixed satellite internet and instant gas hot water. The property boasts 5,000 gallons of rainwater storage ensuring a sustainable lifestyle. There is established access via approximately 125metres of quality road and additionally there is a 6mx3m garden/storage shed.
The two-acre parcel is a natural haven of mostly eucalyptus and she-oak forest, this is home to diverse wildlife including potoroos, wallabies, and many other marsupials. A pretty dam with waterlilies attracts frogs and the owner's dedication to sustainability is evident in the flourishing vegetable garden and mixed orchard, yielding cherries, various apple varieties, nectarines, apricots, plums, quince, raspberries, gooseberries, strawberries, and a variety of vegetables. Beehives contribute to the abundance, providing honey and fostering a healthy garden ecosystem.
The property's proximity to the water's edge is complemented by a foreshore walking track, offering a serene 150m stroll to the waterfront. This historic 'Dray Track' trail leads to a sandy swimming beach, a pontoon for fishing or boat mooring, and further to the local pub and shop.
This remarkable property is just 2km from the township services, it's an easy walk to the healthcare centre, pharmacy, post office, school, general store, and hotel.
Convenience is at your fingertips with Hobart city about one hour driving time. The property is 30-minutes' drive from the ferry terminal, to further enhance the appeal is an enjoyable 10minute ferry trip, this excellent service departing every 20minutes.
Whether captivated by the inspiring views or the sense of well-being this property exudes, this is an opportunity to embrace a coastal lifestyle on beautiful Bruny Island. Contact Laureen Wood, a fellow island resident, for more information and to embark on the journey to your private paradise.
Disclaimer: All information contained herein is gathered from sources we believe to be reliable. However we cannot guarantee its accuracy and interested persons should rely on their own enquiries.
