Overlooking the Bay of Fires in AKAROA, Tasmania for sale

Lower your carbon footprint and minimise both the cost of living and the impact on the environment with this family home, built in 2007 it really is one of a kind which has had no expense spared. Painted Western Red Cedar is the exterior cladding in the style of a steel tree house, it sits three metres above the ground allowing space for vehicles underneath in true Queenslander style.
Facing true north to maximise passive solar heating, and with total privacy in all directions, this home is set up for sustainable, low impact living in total harmony with its natural setting. With thoughtful design the light and airy main open plan living area can be opened to the massive entertainment deck via vast bi-folding double glazed doors in two walls to enable a full inside out appreciation of the Bay of Fire View stretching to Eddystone Point Lighthouse.
The kitchen is modern featuring quality Miele appliances, thick granite bench tops, floor to ceiling larder pantry and spotted gum custom made kitchen cupboards. The dining area and family room adjoin this perfect open space allowing conversation while preparing meals. Polished floor boards meander through this property giving a warmth to the home.
The lounge features a wood fired Thermalux "Gourmet" combustion heater (with integrated oven), this keeps the whole house cosy in winter via ducted hot air from lounge to bedrooms, adding to the cosy atmosphere is the cathedral ceiling with its designer lighting system.
Three double sized bedrooms with built ins offer plenty of room for the entire family, separate ultra modern bathroom with walk in shower, Laufen double sink and Kaldewei deep bath, its a little indulgence you must have! Separate toilet with hand basin is generous in size. The laundry offers solid granite benchtops and Hills endless solar hot water with electric boost. This home is fully insulated in the ceiling, walls and under the floor, nothing has been spared.
With a generous water supply of 90,000 litres in two concrete tanks with catchment from the house and the huge 12m x 12m double garage and carport, it is set up for ultimate fire protection, with pumps, hydrants and a cleared fire protection zone around the home. A substantial veggie garden produces an abundance of vegetables, herbs and established fruit trees. Landscaping has enabled a generous sized dam to be constructed and making the most of rainfall runoff, and with over 2kms of "secret" maintained walk ways throughout the property it really is its own piece of paradise.
Inspection by appointment only, contact Kristi today to secure your own private viewing.