197 Sculthorpes Road

Nicholls Rivulet TAS 7112

Positioned to sit lightly within this extraordinary setting, the main residence has been designed not simply to occupy the land, but to belong to it. Modest in profile yet immensely considered in its execution, the home reveals itself gradually, connected by a walkway that traces the contours of the site before opening to expansive decking and broad mountain outlooks. Every gesture feels intentional, every material chosen with care and every element resolved in quiet conversation with the landscape.

Inside, the atmosphere is warm, textural and quietly bold. Cathedral ceilings lined with locally inspired materials, exposed timber trusses and beautifully framed glazing give the central living space both volume and intimacy. At its heart, open-plan living and dining gather around the remarkable French-made Cheminees Philippe fireplace, perfectly positioned between vast panes of glass that draw the mountains into daily life. The kitchen's sculptural island bench anchors the room with understated confidence, inviting conversation, cooking and slow shared meals.

The accommodation is calm and cocooning, designed as a gentle counterpoint to the scale of the surrounding landscape. Each bedroom feels private and restorative, with a softness of light and a close connection to the bush beyond. The main suite is especially inviting, with generous robes, a sitting area and a quiet corner for reading, reflection or writing, while another bedroom is crowned by a skylight, offering a simple but beautiful connection to the night sky. The bathroom continues the home's tactile language with refined micro-cement finishes, warm native timber detailing, a generous double vanity and a walk-in shower that speaks to both simplicity and indulgence. It is a space that feels quietly luxurious considered, grounding and entirely in keeping with the home's natural palette.

Yet it is outside where Ravens Bluff becomes truly unforgettable. The broad spotted gum deck provides an extraordinary setting for long-table dining and evenings spent watching light move across the ranges. A secluded outdoor bathing nook offers a deeply private place to soak beneath open skies, held gently within the landscape, while the pit a dramatic cast-iron cauldron set within its own amphitheatre offers a gathering place unlike any other. It is elemental, atmospheric and entirely its own.

The Shack provides a wonderfully character-filled secondary accommodation offering, ideal for guests, extended family, a caretaker or even a creative retreat. Set separately from the main residence, with its own entrance yet still within comfortable proximity, it has the feel of a private outpost within the landscape. Rich in timber, warmth and texture, the interior features crafted finishes, a country-style wood heater, two cosy bedrooms and a bespoke loft space that adds both flexibility and charm. Its configuration makes it practical yet memorable intimate enough to feel tucked away, yet generous enough to comfortably accommodate visitors. Outside, its own cast-iron fire pit extends the experience further, creating a natural place to gather, unwind and enjoy the quiet beauty of the surroundings.

What gives this property such authenticity, however, is the integrity of its making. The sustainability story here is not decorative it is fundamental. In an extraordinary expression of place, the timber used throughout the home was milled onsite from trees grown on the property itself. From the flooring and doors to bench tops, window reveals and finely detailed joinery, the residence is materially tied to the land in a way that feels both beautiful and deeply meaningful.

The home's sustainability story is matched by an equally considered approach to independence. Operating entirely off-grid, with generous battery storage and around 150,000 litres of water capacity, the property offers a deeply reassuring sense of self-reliance. Paired with Passiv House-inspired construction super-insulated, airtight and designed for thermal stability with heat recovery ventilation and high-performance glazing the result is a home that lives lightly on the land while providing an environment of outstanding comfort and calm.

Adding further significance, the land is held across three titles and benefits from DA approval for an additional dwelling, opening the door to a range of future possibilities whether as an intergenerational holding, a private retreat, or a sanctuary of rare scale, flexibility and serenity.

Just minutes from the village heart of Cygnet, and approximately 45 minutes from Hobart CBD, Ravens Bluff offers a lifestyle that feels worlds away from the ordinary, while remaining connected to the essentials of city and coastal life

This is not simply a home, nor merely a landholding.It is a sanctuary, a place of belonging and a legacy in the landscape.

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