Len and Marie, retired professionals from Queensland, escaped with their pets to Tasmania as climate refugees some 7 years ago.

Living in this spacious no steps 177 square metre, 3 bedroom home on a near level 1177 sqm. (over acre) block is a sea breeze as it overlooks the boats bobbing in beautiful Little Norfolk Bay.

In the distance, the living room panorama includes sea and mountain views which cannot be built out and the soothing sunsets over the water at dusk are imprinted on the soul.

With friendly neighbours this peaceful and pretty bay-side settlement enjoys a cool sunny climate where Vivaldi’s four seasons play out almost daily.

Minimum maintenance is required on this renovated, solidly built residence which has ceiling insulation and enjoys the warmth of a ducted wood combustion heater and the convenience of a reverse cycle air conditioner and heat pump.

The covered porch with its Chiminea wood fire is a haven for the local wildlife who congregate at evening with Marie and Len to discuss the day’s events. Bert the resident bandicoot is also a sociable guest and together with Pete the possum, Wally wombat, Quentin the quoll and a host of other native visitors, an interesting finale to the day’s activities is enjoyed by all.

The free ranging hens are usually first to to saunter off to the safety of their secure chook house whilst Dolly, the family’s much loved and spoilt Shih-tzu cross, commandeers the country sized kitchen and dining room with its super market sized walk-in pantry plus dishwasher and small freezer to supervise the master cook.

Sleep comes easily in this safe haven with its 3 double bedrooms, 2 with built-in wardrobes and the sparkling modern bathroom is refreshing. A humongous garage/workshop has room for cars and boat whilst the laundry is attached. Other storage includes two steel garden sheds. The rear productive garden and part of the front yard is securely fenced for kids and pets.

The school bus stop to the excellent local primary and high school is close by and the daily commuter bus to Hobart passes the front door.
En-route to the Port Arthur Historic Site (free entry for locals), the local community enjoys easy access to the Nubeena medical centre, with visiting podiatrist, physiotherapist, optometrist and audiometrist. Home help and nursing available if eligible. The local pharmacist does home deliveries.

Taranna is only an hours drive from Hobart airport and the direct line of sight to tele-communication towers provides reliable access to NBN broadband and mobile reception. Newspapers are delivered daily and Foxtel is installed.

Boaters are well provided for with mooring, slipping and jetty facilities all virtually over the road whilst fishers, kayakers and even whale watchers are more than well looked after.

Len and Marie are going to miss their foodie heaven with its big grafted apple tree, red apples one side, green the other; Bay and kaffir lime trees; herb garden; the many different berries and the lovely English plants including roses, lavender, daffodils, tulips, snowdrops, jonquils, Virginia creeper and ivy.

The local markets, Koonya Garlic festival, Nubeena regatta, great bush walks like the popular 3 Capes Track and the spectacular cliffs and caves which are all only a 15 minute drive away will become everlasting memories for them as, having discovered the restorative benefits of cool climate living, they soon begin their next adventure on the wild west coast of Tasmania.

Call Paul now for the chance to share the ambience and perhaps capture some of Marie and Len’s happy and healing experience of living in this special place.