105 Nebraska Road

Dennes Point TAS 7150

Nebraska Beach (previously named in the Virgin magazine as one of Australia's five most beautiful 'bucket list' beaches) is at the bottom of the drive and it's a pleasant walk to the Bruny Island Wild bistro, gallery and community centre.

This is a house that brings the natural world inside - it has been designed so that every window frames views of the sea, bushland, garden and the wider landscape.

It's also a house with a variety of spaces for outdoor living. The huge free-form deck that wraps around the front and northerly side of the building includes plenty of room for sun lounging and outdoor dining, as well as quiet corners for birdwatching (there's a resident colony of 40 spotted pardalotes), a wonderful outside fireplace for cooler evenings and watching the sunset. The outdoor spa in its private garden setting can be enjoyed year round as you enjoy views of the Channel.

It's hard to believe that this contemporary home began life as a traditional 1930s Bruny Island beach shack. But the proof is there in the heart of the house - the two hearths of the original double sided fireplace are reminders that generations have shared happy family beachside holidays here.

A bright, light, modern kitchen with island bench, double sink, top-quality European appliances and a wall of storage cupboards flows through into the expansive living area with polished hardwood floors and high vaulted ceiling. On two sides of this wonderful space, full height and full length double glazed doors slide back, opening out to the deck.

The current owners are artists, art collectors and bibliophiles, so the home is well equipped with professional gallery-standard fixtures for hanging artworks, as well as book shelving in a variety of rooms.

There are three bedrooms, two off the rear entrance hall. The main bathroom and laundry are also in this part of the house, as well as a quiet 'snug' that could be a library or home office.

The large master bedroom/retreat is reached by a short flight of polished timber steps. This imposing and sunny room looks out though more sliding doors that open to the deck and spa. It has a pitched ceiling and timber beams adding to the feeling of spaciousness. There's a large ensuite and a shower with a secluded view into the garden. A walk-in wardrobe is adjacent.

An interesting and appealing option that a new owner may consider would be to use this part of the house as an up-market B&B - could easily be made into a dedicated area for guests, with separate private access and exclusive use of the side deck and hot tub.

The sunny aspect of the house and the double glazing has passive solar benefits - this is a very easy home to heat and cool, with a reverse-cycle heat pump/air conditioner and an efficient wood heater.

Also provided are solar panels, close to a hectare of fenced area and 64,000 litres of tank water (38,000 litres in the in-ground concrete tank), more than adequate for the house and the gardens. A netted orchard, berry and vegetable garden has the potential to supply food year round.

And if all this weren't enough, at the rear of the home is a double carport and a truly impressive large shed/workshop, ideal as a studio or gallery for an artist or craftsperson. Two additional tanks here add abundant water for irrigation.

This superior property, with its magnificent water and mountain views, its substantial land holding with three separate and potentially versatile titles, plus so many extras, would be rare and special anywhere - there's certainly nothing else like it in the sought-after Dennes Point locality.
Contact Jude to arrange a private inspection.