Elevated Bruny Island Retreat: Where History Meets Contemporary Comfort
Welcome to an extraordinary property that transcends time and captures the essence of Bruny Island's breathtaking beauty. This unparalleled estate was once the local dairy and spans over 150acres (62ha), encompassing three private north/east facing titles that showcase epic views across Simpsons Bay. From the iconic isthmus between North and South Bruny Island to the distant Fluted Cape and the vast expanse of the ocean beyond, every angle reveals a mesmerizing panorama.
Situated just a short walk across a quiet no-through road to the picturesque Simpsons Bay foreshore and just minutes from the boat ramp, this property offers not only stunning views but also convenient access to the coastal wonders.
Elevated in a bucolic setting, the estate features a meticulously renovated farmhouse originally built in 1900. This residence seamlessly combines sustainability with comfort and aesthetics, creating a modern oasis that pays homage to its historic roots.
Step inside and you quickly discover a home that engages all the senses, with sumptuous and tactile finishes. The interior boasts new polished hardwood floors, while the exterior is clad in fire safe and durable HardiPlank weatherboard. The infrastructure is state-of-the-art, with underground power, rewired electrical systems, hydronic heating with 'remote google home' programming, and satellite NBN for seamless connectivity.
The open-plan kitchen/dining and living areas, adorned with ocean views, feature a double-sided 'Cheminees Philippe' fireplace, rebuilt using original 100+year-old chimney firebricks.
The kitchen is a chef's delight, offering a Smeg double oven and a five-burner top with teppanyaki grill. There's a hidden dishwasher drawer and stainless-steel benchtops. All joinery in the kitchen and bathroom is solid timber crafted on the island from wood harvested and milled on-site and is a thoughtful mix of 120year old hardwood floorboards with recently milled macrocarpa.
Throughout the home bespoke, solid hardwood and double-glazed windows and doors open to decks on every side, capturing the all-day sun.
Two generously sized bedrooms both have built-ins and ocean vistas, the master with French doors opening to a private deck. The well-designed bathroom showcases a charming period clawfoot bath and walk-in shower with mountain views, conveniently adjoining is a separate toilet and laundry.
Within the fully fenced 2-acre house compound is a self-contained music studio, originally the hayshed. This large recording atelier has floor to ceiling double glazed doors that open to a deck. The space, seduced by extensive views, has macrocarpa lined walls and waxed hardwood flooring. There's a separate bedroom/office and bathroom with clawfoot bath with a Nectre Bakers Oven wood fire keeping everything cosy. This versatile space would be ideal visitor accommodation (STCA).
Adjacent the music studio and on a 12x8m full slab is a Clearspan workshop. This impressive space has solid macrocarpa sliding doors with power and water connected. Internally is a hardwired pottery studio with 48amp power for the kiln. This additional creative area is adorned with inspirational views and has been lined with the original 100year old liner boards repurposed from the main house renovations. Externally, is a carport that can accommodate a least two additional cars undercover.
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