It is rare that opportunities arise to purchase property in a prime location on Tasmania's East Coast, but 6 Ryans Road at Spring Beach, 5 minutes south of Orford, is on the market.
Situated at the northern end of the beach, the property has uninterrupted views across the sparkling blue waters of the Mercury Passage to picturesque and mountainous Maria Island. It is one of a handful of properties that can be described as beachside, with only a walkway and dunes between the eastern boundary and the pristine white sands of the beach.
It is not only the position that makes this property special but also its location on the East Coast, being 5 minutes' drive from Orford with its cafes and shops, and less than 15 minutes from Triabunna, the gateway to exploring Maria Island. With the Tasman Peninsula to the south and Swansea, the Freycinet Peninsula and the East Coast vineyards within an hour or so to the north, Spring Beach is an ideal base site.
The property itself has been meticulously maintained with established easy-care lawns and gardens. The main access to both the house and the double garage is at street level, and a substantial area of garden is also available for further parking if needed. Two wells on the block have tapped into natural springs providing year round water for both the garden and the house, supplemented by large rainwater tanks.
The house is solidly constructed over two floors with three to four bedrooms, a bathroom, and spacious kitchen and living areas on the upper level. A glass balustraded deck captures the sun and the views, and gives access to the garden below. The lower level consists of a rumpus or fifth bedroom, a second kitchen, a bathroom and a large garage/workshop/storage area.
In its present state, the house is a very comfortable home with ample accommodation for family and friends to stay. With some modifications however, the property could be presented as two beachside apartments, a holiday or permanent home with separate rental accommodation below, or simply an updated family home or holiday house. No matter which, it is the location that is irreplaceable: a large well-maintained property with spectacular views; virtual beach frontage; only a one hour drive from Hobart; and all the attractions the unspoilt lower East Coast has to offer on its doorstep.
