“The Big Blue Retreat” is an architecturally designed cape cod style house set within a quiet little hamlet known as Garden Island Sands. Only 100m from the beach, this property provides for a permanent holiday lifestyle or ideal family getaway. Alternatively it is approved to operate as accredited short stay accommodation and private holiday home, the option is there to enjoy the property when you like and derive an income when not there.

You instantly get a great feeling as you drive into Garden Island Sands. Made up of both holiday homes and permanent residents, there is a lovely community spirit here. Positioned down a no-through-road, the area is well kept, peaceful and safe for the whole family.

The house offers an open plan living with a fresh modern interior. The lounge enjoys direct access to the entertaining deck and play yard, bringing the outside inside. A wood fire here keeps the house snug for when it gets cooler. The dining is big enough for a large family table with and the practical, upgraded kitchen overlooks both of these areas. A sliding door opens out to the entertaining deck providing you with the option of dining inside or outside.

Also downstairs is the main bedroom with own access to the deck and a clever 2 way bathroom. Upstairs there are 2 more bedrooms with a second toilet. Here there is a massive activities area ideal for the growing family and friends. There are 2 nooks providing extra beds if required otherwise they make great day beds or fun cubby nooks. A third level attic room could be used as a hide out for the kids or as a small studio, is accessed by a ladder and provides an extra fun element.

Outside is fully landscaped with a fenced yard, the deck and a play area. There is a generous double carport, two large capacity water tanks and a garden shed. Plenty of room for a boat, canoes or kayaks. The beach is a safe shallow swimming beach, perfect for the children. Beautiful sheltered waterways to explore by kayak out to Garden Island. A beach launch ramp is available, or there is a deep water ramp in the next bay over.

The Huon Valley south of Hobart is a beautiful location with lots to see and discover. This is an area of hidden bays and sheltered anchorages, fishing villages, orchards, quality produce, arts, culture, forests and beaches. The vibrant cultural centre of Cygnet is only 10 minutes away and around 50 minutes to the Hobart CBD. Please contact me with any questions or to arrange an inspection.