31 Banks Road

Derby TAS 7264

Dreaming of going Off Grid? No power bills, a bit of land to grow your own veggies and have some chooks and a goat? But how do you find the perfect house that is remote enough to give you Off Grid living but still able to give you access to income potential and community contact? THIS IS IT!Located just outside (4km) the thriving Mountain Biking tourism town of Derby Tasmania, this 4 bedroom timber/ mud brick/concrete home sits on 84 acres of unspoilt natural land in the gorgeous Mutual Valley. The property features abundant natural wildlife, natural forest and even a resident eagle! The kitchen is full of rustic charm with slab timber benchtops, loads of open shelving for all your home made preserves and comes with a gas oven and new gas fridge. The dining room flows through to the extra-large living room which is heated by a Saxon free-standing wood heater. A combination of elegant new carpet and timber floors run through the home and the gorgeous timber beams and exposed mud brick provide earthy character.The bathroom features a shower, vanity and toilet with natural slate tiling and your piping hot water comes from your spring fed dam and is heated by a brand-new Rinnai gas hot water system.Outside there is a chook run, timber wood storage/ machinery shed and a mud brick building which is perfect for conversion to further accommodation (STCA)With satellite internet you are still connected to the outside world and your 2kw diesel generator will keep you backed up power wise over and above your 6 x 175kw solar system or be there for any heavy use requirements.Derby is 34 Km from Scottsdale and 95 km to Launceston. Tourism is booming in NE Tasmania with Internationally ranked Barnbougle and Lost Farm Golf Courses, Wineries and of course MTB trails on our doorstep.Cash in your city lifestyle, go Off Grid, make life simple, be the envy of your friends and family! Make the call.