24 Sunny Banks Road, Middleton, Tas 7163

Set on 3.284Ha, this comfortable contemporary home on a private acreage offers relaxed open-plan living in a charming environment of landscaped gardens. 

Capturing the essence of private living overlooking the shimmering waters of the D'Entrecasteaux Channel and Bruny Island in the distance, this North-facing home has been thoughtfully designed by the owners, with a well-planned extension, to embrace light, warmth and the garden and rural views. 

For those seeking a sustainable lifestyle, this property is well-equipped with an 8.6 kW solar system and a Nature Loo composting toilet system.  Three water tanks hold a total of 44,000 litres and a first-flush diverter is installed.  Twin filters manage all water feeding into the house. The inventory includes dam pumps, a fire pump and fire hoses. 

Designed to embrace natural light, warmth and a sustainable lifestyle, the home features floor to ceiling windows, stunning Tassie Oak floorboards, a pine-lined ceiling, a central wood heater and reverse-cycle air conditioners to ensure year-round comfort.  

Every room of this home enjoys beautiful garden or Channel views, framed by established trees that provide shade in the warmer months and allow more light in the cooler months. The seasonal changes with blossom and flowering bulbs in abundance in Spring through to the Autumnal changes and leaf colouring ensure a vibrant display year-round. 

The fully-fenced landscaped gardens of over an acre have been lovingly established over 20 years. There is also a large productive vegetable garden and thriving orchard, all developed on organic principles and serviced by the two dams on the property with extensive pipelines throughout. The fruit and nut trees include dwarf heritage apples, cherries, plums, mulberries, pears, apricots, figs, lime and lemon trees, olives, almonds, chestnuts and hazelnuts. 

The home itself offers approximately 160m² of internal floor space,  an entertainment deck,  three bedrooms, a large central study/formal dining area, well-appointed bathroom, internal laundry, and an additional separate teenage retreat/activity room with a connecting carport, separate from the main house. 

There is also a fully fenced dog yard with shady ornamental trees, connected by a custom built dog ramp and stairs to the home. 

The solar powered electric gate at the driveway main entrance to the property offers convenience and security. 
The established ornamental shade trees include Magnolias, Japanese flowering cherries, flowering Crab apples, Acer Palmatums, Canadian Maples, Golden Ash, Malus Floribunda, Silver Birch, Tupelo, Lilacs and Camellias all providing flowering and spectacular leaf colour throughout the seasons of the year. 

Situated an easy 25 minute drive to Kingston and only 45 minutes to the Hobart CBD, the Channel area is home to award-winning vineyards, cherry orchards, flower farms and the Peppermint Bay Hotel at Woodbridge is only 10 minutes away. 

For the boating enthusiasts, the D'Entrecasteux Channel is renowned for the beautiful sheltered bays of Bruny Island and the surrounding coastal waterways. There is a public boat ramp at Middleton and nearby is the Kettering Marina. The Middleton General Store offers an extensive range of fresh food, groceries and Australia Post services.

The property is a lovely five-minute walk to the Middleton Esplanade and Beach. Middleton is also serviced by Hobart buses. 
This home is the perfect retreat for those looking to embrace an independent and more eco-friendly way of life. 

A true sanctuary, this property provides the perfect blend of comfort, private living and tranquility and the best of Middleton's natural beauty. 



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