Nestled high on a breathtaking ridgeline in Tasmania's pristine northwest, 38 Kop Road, Erriba offers an extraordinary opportunity to embrace a peaceful rural lifestyle surrounded by panoramic mountain and valley views, while securing a valuable long-term agro-forestry investment.
Spanning 33.62 hectares of freehold land, this secluded sanctuary is enveloped by native Tasmania lanceolata (pepper berry) forest and cool temperate landscapes, creating a haven for those seeking privacy, natural beauty and a slower pace of life.
A Home Designed for Comfort, Warmth & the View
Completed in 2009, the thoughtfully designed three-bedroom Colorbond residence captures natural light and stunning vistas from every angle. With passive-solar principles, soaring cathedral ceilings and beautiful Tasmanian timber finishes throughout, the home radiates warmth, character and timeless appeal.
Features include:
- Expansive open-plan living and dining with striking raked timber ceilings
- Extensive use of premium Tasmanian rainforest timbers including myrtle, celery top pine, leatherwood, blackwood, white blackwood and Tasmanian hardwood
- Large double-glazed windows framing uninterrupted mountain and valley panoramas
- Sunroom and wide verandahs perfect for relaxing and enjoying the ever-changing landscape
- Reverse-cycle heat pump and R5 insulation to ceilings, walls and floors for year-round comfort
- Two bathrooms and three toilets, including underfloor heating in the main bathroom
- Cyclone-rated construction for added peace of mind
- Single garage with internal access
Lifestyle Infrastructure with Space for Family & Guests
The property is exceptionally well-equipped for lifestyle living, hobby farming or rural pursuits, with excellent infrastructure already in place.
Features include:
- A substantial 173m² storage shed with 3.16m-high roller door
- A separate teenage retreat adjoining the large shed ideal for extended family, guests, creative space or independent living
- Established stockyards
- Reliable bore water supply
- Woodshed and additional storage sheds
- Large fenced and covered vegetable garden with multiple berry varieties
- Established orchard and beautifully landscaped garden areas
Located in a high-rainfall region with occasional winter snowfalls, the property is perfectly suited to cool-climate living, forestry and sustainable rural pursuits.
Long-Term Agro-Forestry Investment Potential
Beyond its lifestyle appeal, this low-maintenance holding presents significant future income potential through its established plantation forestry program, making it an attractive option for buyers seeking a rural investment with possible primary producer taxation advantages.
Approximately 20 hectares are dedicated to plantation forestry, including:
- 8ha Radiata Pine
- 2ha mixed Douglas Fir & Western Red Cedar (planted 2017)
- 10ha Eucalyptus Nitens (planted 2018)
The Radiata Pine and E. Nitens plantations are privately owned, with harvest opportunities anticipated from 2040 onward.
Additional land comprises approximately:
- 5ha native bushland
- 5ha pasture and roadways
Peaceful Location, Convenient Access
Erriba is a tightly held rural community renowned for its tranquility, lush forests and spectacular mountain scenery. Offering true escape without isolation, the property is conveniently located approximately:
- Approximately 45 minutes to Devonport
- 3540 minutes to Sheffield
- Around 30 minutes to the Cradle Mountain visitor gateway
With crisp mountain air, abundant rainfall and stunning natural surrounds, this is a rare opportunity to secure a peaceful lifestyle retreat with exceptional long-term potential.
Whether you are searching for a private family haven, a sustainable rural lifestyle, or a future-focused investment, 38 Kop Road, Erriba is a property unlike any other. Contact Sara Poh on 0422 336 263 to experience this property for yourself.
