1805 Bruny Island Main Rd, Great Bay is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 5 parking spaces. The property has a land size of 2463m2 and floor size of 120m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in July 2025. There are other 3 bedroom House sold in Great Bay in the last 12 months.
Lovingly reimagined 'Christopher Lumsden's Cottage', fondly referred to as 'The Dolls House' by Bruny Islanders, blends rich history with modern elegance!
Built in 1901 for the island's Anglican minister, this enchanting home is serenely set back from the main road and situated just 15 minutes from the island's ferry terminal.
This ideal location is a short and comfortable walk from the pristine shores of Great Bay with its stunning beach and minutes from gourmet delights, including fresh oysters, artisan cheeses, craft beers, and freshly baked wood-fired bread.
Stepping inside this historic gem and you discover a light-filled, modern kitchen ready for your own culinary creations, while the living and dining spaces exude warmth and an inviting atmosphere with timeless features of a bygone era.
This comfortable home, brimming with nostalgia, leaves you spoilt for choice. Two sets of French doors open to a lower veranda, this extends from the front wrapping around the northern side of the house where it joins a generous open timber deck, providing multiple spots to relax and take in the garden and beauty of the surrounds. With the ground level also accommodating a cozy reading room, it's hard to choose inside, or out, to take in the inspiring tranquility.
Upstairs, are three charming bedrooms, two featuring French doors that open to the upper veranda. Similarly to downstairs, this deck wraps around the front to the sunny northern side of the house where you can enjoy the morning sun or gaze at the stars in the evening. The third bedroom offers a peaceful view through a dormer window, framing the hills behind Great Bay.
The private backyard is great for entertaining, there's a firepit and a highlight is the separate undercover space for alfresco dining. Add to this a chicken coop, plenty of rainwater storage, and on 2,463sqm there's ample space for the caravan, boat, plus room to expand the newly established vegetable patch.
This remarkable property features a recently built workshop/gallery with 3 phase power. The studio space presents with its own visitor access and combined with the properties ideal location could provide endless possibilities for business ventures or creative pursuits (STCA).
Located on the popular Bruny Island food and wine route and surrounded by the best of Bruny Island's artisan delicacies, including world-renowned cheeses, craft beer, fresh honey, and oysters, the cottage offers not only a home but a gateway to a vibrant local food scene.
Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an opportunity to create a thriving business, Christopher Lumsden's Cottage provides the perfect setting to make it happen.
Contact Laureen Wood, also an island resident to register for the upcoming open or to book your private inspection.
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The size of Great Bay is approximately 14.2 square kilometres. There are 2 parks, covering nearly 12.1% of the total area. The population of Great Bay in 2016 was 57 people. By 2021 the population was 92 showing a population growth of 61.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Great Bay is 70-79 years. Households in Great Bay are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Great Bay work in a managers occupation.In 2021, 81.80% of the homes in Great Bay were owner-occupied compared with 85.70% in 2016.
Great Bay has 97 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Great Bay have seen a 30.95% increase in median value. As at 31 May 2026:
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