81-99 Low Head Rd, Low Head is a 5 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 6 parking spaces and was built in 1820. The property has a land size of 19237m2 and floor size of 362m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in March 2023.
'Marion Villa' is set on 1.925ha (4.75 acres approx), a land parcel overlooking Bass Strait and the Tamar Estuary. "Marion Villa '', a timeless, Italianate influenced home built c. 1820 by one of Tasmania's prominent rural pioneers: James Cox of "Clarendon", for use as his family's seaside summer residence.
This historical residence is of Tasmanian cultural significance, with many of the region's earliest distinguished men and women thought to have enjoyed evenings at "Marion Villa" in the "Ballroom of the North".
Welcoming spaces with nautical sophistication include traditional living and dining rooms, deep architraves, Tasmanian timber floors and high ceilings. A spacious kitchen is served by a butler's pantry and up to five charming bedrooms, including two on a brilliantly adapted lower level (which includes a room ideally positioned for a second bathroom) which showcase the home's two hundred year old brickwork and Bluestone walls. A sun-room that's as bright as its name suggests and ample heating options including off peak heaters throughout, ensuring all year round warmth.
Externally the home is protected by magnificent English trees, whilst the mature Pine hedging allows the villa to retain its privacy. The presence of a heritage listed 200 year old Port Jackson Fig tree, and a mulberry tree of comparable age alongside a small orchard consisting of Olives, Quinces, Apples, Pears, Apricots and Plums. Uniquely, a moat, complements the engaging parkland surroundings of "Marion Villa" on a land holding overlooking the Bass Strait.
Opportunities to enjoy recreational boating, sailing and fishing and the potential for subdividing off two substantial lots (4933 sqm and 3630 sqm approx.) if so desired, with a development application already approved.
A property of special provenance, presence and personality, ideally positioned to make the most of its beautiful natural environment, "Marion Villa" is within easy reach of the world renowned Barnbougle and Lost Farm golf courses and fabulous Tamar Valley vineyards.
Acquire a slice of Tasmanian history and define its next phase.
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Private inspections from 16/01/2023
The size of Low Head is approximately 22.0 square kilometres. It has 6 parks covering nearly 32.3% of total area. The population of Low Head in 2016 was 572 people. By 2021 the population was 619 showing a population growth of 8.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Low Head is 60-69 years. Households in Low Head are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Low Head work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 64.70% of the homes in Low Head were owner-occupied compared with 64.10% in 2016.
Low Head has 511 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Low Head have seen a 47.99% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 56.14% increase. As at 30 November 2025:
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