Set high on the ridge with a beautiful outlook across the Huon River Estuary, this solid and versatile home makes the most of its wonderful cliff-top, waterside setting. With its elevated position and direct access track down to the river's edge, there is plenty of appeal here.
One of the highlights is a spectacular viewing deck extending out from the back lawn, over the natural sandstone cliff. Surrounded by native vegetation and with the river stretching out below, it is a special place to sit back and take in the changing light and birdlife on and around the water. At the house, another generous deck connects the outdoors with the dining and living areas, providing a great sheltered and convenient space for entertaining family and friends.
Arriving at the property, a sealed bitumen crossover leads you to an electric gated entry. From here, an aggregate concrete driveway loops around to the extra large double carport past a practical storage shed or workshop. Around the home, lawns and established plantings create an easy-care garden that changes with the seasons, providing colour and intrigue throughout the year.
Stepping inside, a generous entry provides a practical mudroom and utility for your coats, boots and general storage. This leads past the study, or 4th bedroom, which enjoys plenty of natural light and a lovely outlook. From here, you are led through to the open-plan kitchen and dining area. Here there is a second living/snug with a slow-combustion wood fire that will create a wonderful atmosphere as well as provide a lovely warmth throughout.
The kitchen is bright and inviting, with a practical island bench making meal preparation a breeze and even comes with a water view from the kitchen sink. The dining area is ideally positioned to enjoy an outlook across the water, and connects to the outdoor decking. Completing this end of the home, a slightly sunken lounge is welcoming, beaconing you to relax at the end of the day or sit back to watch a good movie. Here, an air conditioner provides comfort throughout the year.
Down the hallway is are three additional bedrooms, and the central family bathroom, completing a home that offers plenty of flexibility for families, visitors or those wanting dedicated space to work from home. Back outside, the grounds are all level on an elevated plateau all around the home, making maintenance easy. There are multiple entertaining and relaxing areas. The cliff edge deck, the entertaining deck, the fire pit on the edge of the lawn or a nook around the back providing great protection on a breezy day.
The real feature here is the river access via a track that winds its way down past the amazing sandstone cliffs, past towering ferns. This leads down to a super private area protected by the cliff, originally a quarry, now a lush moss covered oasis. Access to the river allows you to easily launch kayaks for a morning paddle, take the dinghy out for a spot of fishing, or simply wander down and enjoy the river vista. The current owners tell us that plenty of fish can be caught straight from the shore.
Positioned between the country market town of Geeveston and the relaxed coastal atmosphere of Dover, the property is well placed to enjoy the diversity of Tasmania's Far South. This is the gateway to the wilderness of the Far South with many walks to explore, caves and hot springs and beautiful coastal vistas to absorb. Dover further south boasts a protected bay with white sandy beaches and back past Geeveston, The Hartz Mountain National Park is a nature wonderland.
Both towns will provide you with your basics including IGA supermarkets, doctors and pharmacy as well as a selection of great eateries. Huonville, the main service centre of the Huon Valley, is otherwise around 30 minutes away, where you will find all your larger country town shops and services. Hobart is within approximately an hour.
Please contact us for further information or to arrange a private viewing.
