Shrouded by thriving native gardens, this distinguished home is hiding a few surprises that belie its seemingly modest proportions. What you see from the street is merely the tip of the iceberg. Towering over three storeys (four if you count the attic), this home brings to market an astonishing amount of space and versatility for buyers looking to accommodate a large family.

The residence was originally built in the seventies by a company completely ahead of its time in the pursuit of environmentally friendly building practices. Clad with a host of native timbers, it was designed to European standards and still smashes the most current building-code energy requirements for new homes. It has been independently tested to achieve a rating of 7-8 stars due to its airtight nature, comprehensive double glazing and high levels of insulation. Very impressive for a building this size…

At street level you have a large open plan lounge and dining area. There are lofty views over Lindisfarne, Gordon’s Hill, Tasman Bridge and the Derwent. The large family kitchen shares this beautiful aspect and offers plenty of catering space with quality appliances. When you want some personal space to reflect, there’s a top floor balcony where you can take in the fresh air and peaceful atmosphere. Your master bedroom offers excellent privacy, being the only top floor bedroom, and offers exquisite views from its private balcony with room for two.

The property includes a myriad of features that will make your living experience even more of a delight. The many double-glazed windows feature top quality blockout drapes with a replacement cost of thousands. There’s an internal ducted vacuum system with outlets interspersed to all corners of the home making cleaning easy with no need to lug a machine over three levels. On the roof you have a solar hot water system with electric backup to add to the buildings already ‘green’ energy credentials.

Beautifully finished Tasmanian Oak stairs lead down to the middle level which is entirely allocated to accommodation space. There are four bedrooms and a fully self-contained teenagers retreat or second lounge that could easily become a sixth bedroom. The level is serviced by a second bathroom and toilet plus ducted heating allows you to add warm air as you need it. There’s access on this level to an outdoor entertaining deck plus a beautiful timber double-garage.

Once more, descend another flight of stairs to the home’s basement level featuring a sunken garage, wine cellar, workshop plus a massive amount of dedicated storage space. Double doors open to reveal masses of native garden at the base of the building. There’s a second driveway adjoining a sealed lane at the back of the property, offering a good vantage point to really get a feel for the towering proportions of the home.

Council has approved works to begin on a strata-titled unit giving you extra options to use the generous 1,200(approx) square metre allotment. This could be a very attractive prospect for extended families or even if you’re thinking of potential for investment. You’ll also be maintenance free for years to come with a freshly oiled timber exterior and everything in top order, ready to go.

If you’re looking for a unique home with an environmental conscience and plenty versatile living space, you can’t go without taking the opportunity to inspect this truly superior property. Call now and we’ll arrange a time to suit you…