74 Canhams Road, St Helens, TAS 7216 sold on 26 February 2025 | OnTheHouse
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Sold on 26 Feb 2025 for $760,000

74 Canhams Road
St Helens TAS 7216

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: -
Floor area: 80m2
Land area: 723300m2
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Property Details for 74 Canhams Rd, St Helens

Building Type
Rural
Floor Size
80m2
Land Size
723300m2
Local Government
Break O'Day
Lot/Plan
1/165214

Last Listing description (June 2025)

Surrounded by abundant wildlife, all just under 3 km from the heart of St Helens, this property is an off grid oasis with secluded old growth forest reserve, flowing creek, 3 spring fed dams, and a 2021 built rammed earth home.

With a price inviting you to add your touch and complete the dream, this property is tranquil, private and abundant.

As you enter the meandering driveway, a world of tranquility unfolds before your eyes. This off grid oasis is a testament to self sufficiency and sustainable living. With a 3 bedroom family home, two composting toilets, laundry, bathroom, very large kitchen and north facing living areas.

You will wake up to the majestic sight of wedge tailed eagles soaring overhead and serving as a reminder of the untouched beauty of this pristine landscape. Your senses will delight in the symphony of nature as you explore the native bush surroundings that beckon you to ground yourself and feel the earth rejuvenating your soul.

Although only minutes from St Helens, the convenant protected land at 74 Canhams Road is wrapped in the silence of nature. The call of the birds remind you just how lucky you are to be encircled by 185 acres of preserved bushland.

The rustic elegance of your rammed earth home invites you to unwind in a space that exudes warmth and timelessness - and completed in 2021 meets all current building requirements whilst providing an entirely off-grid home which fosters a connection with nature that is unparalleled.

With permission to construct an additional dwelling if required, there are endless options to align your life in nature. Featuring three queen size bedrooms, open plan living, sitting areas and composting toilet, the main home is heated by a large Thermolux Gourmet wood heater that doubles as an oven and cooktop. The double glazed windows, rammed earth walls and insulation ensure the home is toasty warm in winter and refreshingly cool in summer.

With a character filled amenities building detached from the main home, the ability to value add is evident. With bathroom, composting toilet, indoor laundry and kitchen, this building is filled with light and warmth.

Escape the ordinary and live the life you have been craving with your own natural wonderland with privacy and self-sufficiency. This is more than a home; it's a sanctuary where the solace of the Tasmanian bush becomes an integral part of your daily life.

Opportunities to own such a large parcel of virgin land just minutes from suburbia are near unheard of - and with a comfortable home, gardens and outbuilding as well - your dream of living as one with is possible.

PROPERTY FEATURES:
Off-grid 200 litre evacuated tube hot water system
1.15kw solar system
Starlink satellite wifi
Rayburn combustion stove with wet back + gas stove
Thermolux Gourmet Cooker
North facing cleared 10 acre paddock around the home
3 spring fed dams
Colchis Creek traverses the property
175 acres of covenant land has never been logged
Abundant flora and fauna including wombats, echidnas, wallbies, quolls, eagles and so many more
Additional 3.5 acre building allotment approved 6 acre provision for wood lot
2 composting toilets
56,000 litre stainless steel rainwater storage tanks
Fully fenced and irrigated garden
Orchard
Irrigated
3 sheds

Private inspection is encouraged. Allow time to get to know this exquisite property intimately and let us show you it's charms from the inside out.

PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Land size: 185 acres
Zoning: Rural residential
Offgrid - tank water, solar, septic, composting toilets
Built: 2021

St Helens is the gateway to the world famous Bay of Fires and is 2 hours from Launceston or 3 1/2 hours from Hobart. The largest town on Tasmania's east coast and is the beginning of the world famous Bay of Fires. St Helens is complimented by a 10 bed hospital, dentist, vet, district school, government agencies, fishing port, mountain bike network, thriving dining and retail scene. Industry is primarily based around tourism, hospitality, fishing, education and health services. St Helens is a vibrant and friendly community. Harcourts St Helens has no reason to doubt the accuracy of the information in this document which has been sourced from means which are considered reliable, however we cannot guarantee accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations.

Property History for 74 Canhams Rd, St Helens, TAS 7216

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$760,000
26 Feb 2025
  • 26 Feb 2025
    Sold for $760,000
  • 10 Sep 2023
    Listed for Sale Not Disclosed
  • 06 Jul 2012
    Sold for $185,000
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About St Helens 7216

The size of St Helens is approximately 224.0 square kilometres. It has 14 parks covering nearly 72.3% of total area. The population of St Helens in 2016 was 2070 people. By 2021 the population was 2206 showing a population growth of 6.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in St Helens is 60-69 years. Households in St Helens are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in St Helens work in a trades occupation.In 2021, 71.70% of the homes in St Helens were owner-occupied compared with 64.40% in 2016.

St Helens has 1,902 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in St Helens have seen a 46.92% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 59.49% increase. As at 30 November 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in St Helens is $553,712 while the median value for Units is $411,411.
  • Houses have a median rent of $420 while Units have a median rent of $300.
There are currently 42 properties listed for sale, and 1 property listed for rent in St helens on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 80 properties were sold in the past 12 months in St helens.

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