1A Chapel Lane

Dover TAS 7117

This old 1904 community hall and original Sunday school has been lovingly converted into a very special residence. The open plan living provides an instant impact as you enter the building. The vast space oozes period charm with the original honey coloured Baltic pine lining and the big old rustic floorboards. The conversion has maintained the charm of the era and yet added a wonderful artisanal flair with a touch of luxury. At one end, the kitchen has a classic country look, but incorporates slow-closing drawers and is fitted with quality appliances including a Smeg cooker and Siemens dishwasher. The dining area, next to the kitchen, has gorgeous bi-fold French doors that open out to a sun deck. From here, the views are of the rolling green hills that surround Dover and is a perfect spot to absorb the morning sun as it floods into the room.
At the other end of the building, an iron spiral staircase winds up to a mezzanine master bedroom. From up here, you have a spectacular view over the the whole living space below. Directly underneath, there is a second guest bedroom and a study nook that also can be a possible 3rd bedroom space. The bathroom is luxurious, fully tiled with a separate shower and spa bath. The laundry and toilet are separate for added convenience. When re-roofed, the hall was well insulated and with the added double glazing, the enormous space is actually relatively easy to keep warm in the cooler months. A reverse cycle air-conditioner works silently in the background, but the real atmosphere is created when the wood fire is lit. The fire has a wetback system assisting with free hot water, complimenting the solar tube system, which is all backed up with conventional electricity.
Outside, the grounds are low maintenance with a gravel driveway that leads to an old timber barn completing the picture. This makes a good storage shed or workshop facility. Positioned right in the middle of Dover, you are able to walk to the shops for your supplies. Just a bit further on is the pristine Port Esperance Bay, flanked with golden beaches and providing some fantastic boating, fishing, swimming and kayaking opportunities. Dover is the gateway to the Great Southern Tasmanian Wilderness offering some fantastic hiking and natural environment discoveries. Although this property makes a very special home, it would also make a fabulous accommodation. The current owners have done both and have experienced great success with it as an accommodation attracting couples on a romantic getaway to larger groups filling the vast space on offer. Please contact me for further information or to arrange a private inspection on site.