Forget the famous beaches of Brazil, the Bahamas and the Maldives Tasmania’s very own Bay of Fires with its white sands and azure waves was named one of the world’s best by Conde Nast Traveller Magazine UK.

On the east coast of Tasmania in Australia lies the magnificent and untouched Bay of Fires. This magical landscape of stunning contrasts features pure white beaches, vivid orange granite boulders and a ribbon of sapphire and emerald seas, all fringed with rich forests. The Bay of Fires was named the world’s top travel destination for 2009 by international guide book Lonely Planet. Once you experience it first hand, you’ll understand what makes the Bay of Fires the secret edge of Tasmania with perfect beach after sheltered cove, all fringed with forest. This is your chance to secure your own piece of paradise in this beautiful and still affordable part of the world.

Located right in the heart of this paradise is this affordable ocean front residence situated on a huge 2023m2 private block of land with direct access to Seatons Cove beach which is ideal for swimming, diving and fishing. Dolphins are regular visitors to the area and the occasional whales are sighted on their journey up and down the East Coast.

This substantial brick home is situated 15 minutes from the bustling township of St. Helens, a fishing port which has a thriving business centre with banks, supermarkets, retail stores, Caf’s, restaurants, excellent medical and hospital facilities, golf course, bowls club and other facilities required to enjoy a great coastal lifestyle. The award winning Angasi Restaurant in Binalong Bay is only minutes away. St. Helens has an airport catering for light aircraft with the closest major airport at Launceston which is approximately 2 hours from the property.

The lower level of this solid brick residence accommodates 5 double bedrooms with the master bedroom having a walk in robe and ensuite. The main bathroom has a corner spa and the sunroom makes a great gym to workout while enjoying spectacular ocean views. The spacious laundry and storeroom are also on the lower lever plus a double lock up garage that takes care of the vehicles with plenty of parking for cars, boats and caravans on the property.
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The upper level offers an extremely spacious lounge and living room with a large arched window framing the stunning ocean views. Tasmanian oak floors are a feature throughout the upper level.

The large country styled kitchen has gas cook top with an electric oven, walk in pantry and all the features to please the most discerning chef. Both kitchen and dining room also enjoy the water views with a sunny private deck accessed from the dining zone. There is also an office and a powder room on this level.

Household water is supplied via 2 x 25,000 gallon tanks and the hot water system is powered by solar energy. The property is fully fenced and has security monitoring and has a ducted vacuum system and gas heating.

The home is surrounded by established, low maintenance gardens that are watered via an automatic grey water system.

Granite rocks highlighted by rich red lichens are the focal point of this panorama, with the iconic Sloop Rock in full view emerging from the sea.

This outstanding property represents a once in a lifetime opportunity and definitely should be considered by those seeking a secret beach retreat in one of the finest locations in the world.