For forty years, 9 Sunshine Road has been a much-loved family home - a place where everyday life has unfolded, children have grown-up, stories have been shared and countless special memories have been made. Now, after four wonderful decades, the owners are ready to downsize and pass the baton to the next custodians of this gorgeous property. It is a home ready to embrace another family and become the backdrop to their own adventures, celebrations and treasured memories.
And how wonderfully apt the name Sunshine Road is! Sunshine floods this home throughout the day, bringing warmth and light to almost every corner.
First thing in the morning, the sun streams into the kitchen, making even the coldest winter morning feel inviting. Enjoy your morning coffee and breakfast while taking in the panoramic views across the River Derwent towards Mt Direction - a view that never tires. As the day unfolds, the sunshine moves into the open-plan dining and lounge areas, capturing that much-needed winter warmth. Add the ambient glow of the wood heater, or the convenience of the reverse-cycle heat pump when time doesn't allow for lighting the fire, and you have a home that is wonderfully cosy throughout the cooler months.
In summer, the dining area opens naturally onto the comfortable deck - the perfect place to relax, entertain or simply watch the ever-changing parade of boats and watercraft travelling along the River Derwent. The three generous bedrooms are all fitted with built-in wardrobes, with two enjoying the afternoon sun. Set away from the main living areas, the bedroom layout is particularly well suited to a young family, allowing children to sleep peacefully while life continues around them.
The kitchen has been thoughtfully updated several times over the past four decades, keeping it practical, functional and relevant while retaining the character of the home. An additional electric heater in the kitchen/meals area provides extra comfort, while the outlook from the windows makes preparing meals a genuine pleasure.
The bathroom has also been modernised, featuring a walk-in shower, with a separate toilet providing added convenience. But it is the original features that truly give this house its heart. Fireplace mantles, ceiling rose, sandstone surrounds, timber panelling and timber floorboards remain, bringing warmth, character and a wonderful sense of history. These are the details that make it feel less like a house and more like a much-loved home.
Many of the important big-ticket improvements have already been taken care of, including new roofing and a new switchboard, while grab rails have been thoughtfully installed in the bathroom and toilet. This is a home where you can move in, settle down and simply put your feet up.
Vehicle access is another real advantage, with a driveway running alongside the home to the under-house garage, separate carport and level additional parking - ideal for a trailer, boat or multiple family vehicles. Adjoining the garage is a versatile additional room with a window providing natural light and fresh air. Whether used as a home office, study, workshop or creative space, it offers plenty of possibilities.
And then there is the backyard - a garden paradise just waiting to be explored. It is the kind of backyard children dream of; trees to climb, corners to discover, games of hide-and-seek to be played and plenty of space for family dogs to run, play and do their very best zoomies.
After forty years of love, laughter and family life, 9 Sunshine Road is ready for its next chapter. A home with sunshine in its name, warmth in its walls and memories in every corner - now waiting for another family to make it their own.
