423 Slab Road, Cygnet, Tas 7112

Perched up high in the hills Of Cygnet, this gorgeous home sits amongst 46 acres of beautiful undulating green hills. The house was only recently built, providing a charming country style home packed with modern features, including energy efficiency from a high level of insulation and double glazing throughout. A huge workshop, a double garage, a studio accommodation, a huge farm shed, a horse arena, well fenced pastures and a private native forest, all make this property the complete package.

The road up to this property is a quaint picturesque country lane that winds its way up into the hills. On arrival the timber gated entry welcomes you in. A white gravel driveway loops around a garden setting, providing seamless access into and out of the property. It becomes instantly evident that the home takes full advantage of the great views on offer. Out in front, your eyes are drawn down the valley to Port Cygnet Bay in the distance. In the other direction, your own property creates a sensational vista with a deep valley that leads down to a winter creek, all framed by the surrounding forest.

The home exemplifies country opulence and yet homely and welcoming. As you enter the long hallway invites you to come in and discover the country charm. There are 3 meter high ceilings and Tassie Oak floors throughout. Entering the open plan living you get a fantastic sense of space from the white-washed vaulted timber ceiling. Natural light floods the space from the large picture windows that perfectly frame the amazing views in all directions. One of the big feature in this space is the stunning sandstone feature chimney wall which houses a Jetmaster open fire and an indoor wood fired pizza oven.

The kitchen has a touch of class with the smart Tassie Oak cabinetry complimented with the subway tiles, black fittings and appliances, and the clever timber shelving around the rangehood. The island bench provides a vast uninterrupted surface, making it super useful and practical, whilst the cooker, sink and dishwasher are seamlessly integrated into the other side. Running the full length of the kitchen is a walk-in pantry, providing a huge amount of storage out of sight. Down one end of the living, there is room for a large family dining table along the bay window. At the other end, French doors open out to the covered entertaining deck, seamlessly connecting indoors with the outdoors.

A second formal lounge makes an ideal snug with a faux fire for atmosphere and ease. This is a great space to retreat to after dinner, or snuggle in with a good book. There are 4 spacious bedrooms on offer, the master has an amazing walk-in robe complete with built-in dressing table and an ensuite with a claw-foot bath. The family bathroom, the mud room and a dedicated home office complete a very practical layout. The laundry has an external access and also has a 4th toilet, which super practical for when you are outdoors in the garden or on the deck.

A large concrete area connects the home with the garage/workshop. Fully lined, insulated and complete with LED downlight throughout, this is very useful extra space and so much more than just a workshop. Orientated north, the roof here is solar ready should that be of interest. There is a double garage at one end with a remote roller door, a one bedroom self-contained studio at the other and the huge workshop in the middle. The old dairy nearby has been lovingly done-up and forms great extra storage for the garden implements.

The property is well fenced with 3 separate paddocks mostly wallaby proof, one is completely vermin proof. There are 3 dams and the original old barn has been totally renovated, making it great as the machinery shed and hay store. The stockyards are new too and down the bottom paddock, there is a horse arena with an old stable. The property is good to go for running sheep or cows, or you may want horses. Alternatively just cut hay. The riparian reserve along the creek-line has had around 1000 new plantings and the forest has been assessed for any unwanted vegetation that isn't native.

Only 5 minutes from the very popular Cygnet township, you will find all your country town shops and services, along with some great eateries and art galleries too. Port Cygnet Bay is a joy for yachts and kayaking. The hub of the Huon Valley at Huonville is 20 minutes away, with Hobart 45 around minutes.

Please contact us for further information or to arrange a private viewing.