455 Manuka Road, Kettering, Tas 7155

Superbly constructed in 2009, this sandstone and weatherboard coastal style home is set on a 1.269 ha (3.1 acres). This immaculate property sets a magnificent stage for the next exciting chapter in your life. Quietly perched on the shores of the D'Entrecasteaux Channel sits the picturesque town of Kettering. A beautiful fishing and boating town, Kettering offers an unrivalled lifestyle with an abundance of fine food, a fantastic marina and ferry access to spectacular Bruny Island.

Situated across two levels, this spacious, bright, and sunny home is ideally designed to accommodate family and friends. The versatile layout includes an open plan kitchen, living room and dining area which all looks out to your own private grounds, private jetty and Little Oyster Cove (Kettering).  On the northern elevation is a formal lounge or dining room with French doors connecting to the surrounding verandas.

The kitchen incorporates Celery Top pine joinery with gas and electric cooking options, floor to ceiling pantry and plenty of bench space and opening glass servery for outdoor dining. Seamlessly connecting the kitchen is the open plan living zone with feature sandstone fireplace providing the warming comforts of both a wood heater and reverse cycle air-conditioning depending on the weather.

Bi-folding double-glazed French doors lead effortlessly from the living room onto a generous full-length concrete balcony offering a wonderful space to relax and admire the view or better yet, a perfect spot for entertaining, and with the warmer months ahead this would create the perfect space to gather family and friends for a BBQ. 

Accommodation is flexible with two generously sized bedrooms upstairs with the master including a walk-in robe and a guest bedroom downstairs all featuring classic plantation shutters. All bedrooms are serviced by two family sized bathrooms, one on each level. Downstairs is a dry goods pantry and wine cellar, with polished concrete floors leading to home office/library and access to the laundry which is closely located near the back door for added accessibility.

From your pillow you can admire the water views and check your boat, and within minutes you can be casting off lines, or having a picnic with the family on the secluded beach. With direct access to the private jetty and floating pontoon (2m draft, 15-16m vessel + inside berth for a runabout), enjoy endless summers of boating and swimming, all within your back doorstep. The boat shed provides a great storage option for kayaks, bikes, fishing gear and undercover storage for a tinny! Launch on a high tide from the boat ramp and head to Storm Bay or the Friars for crayfish or tuna fishing.

Other improvements include a double garage with ample cupboard storage, exposed aggregate driveway, workshop, horse stables and feed/tack room.

Surrounding grounds are mostly of natural bushland, which is low maintenance however, the fenced gardens have been beautifully curated with raised garden beds, glasshouse, and native trees, plants and shrubs, creating a perfect space for those with a green thumb to enjoy. 

The property offers sustainable living including solar hot water, solar panels, double glazing, full insulation, and your own water supply, together with a productive garden.

Kettering is a friendly community for young and old, where the arts, recreation and nature abound. A short walk takes you to the local shops and cafes, the Cricket Grounds or the Oyster Cove Restaurant and Marina. Local walking tracks are also surrounding the property and perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors. Public transport and school buses leave from Kettering; positioned between the popular Snug Primary and Woodbridge schools. Enjoy the tranquillity of what Kettering has to offer within this unique property.

It is exceptionally hard to find waterfront property with a quality home, complemented by deep waterfrontage and a private jetty and berthing in a protected bay, adjacent to some of Australia's best yachting and cruising grounds, the D'Entrecasteaux Channel.

Properties with all these attributes rarely come to market. Now is your chance to buy your dream home and lifestyle.

For further information or to arrange a private inspection, please contact Rob Henry.

Expressions of interest closing Thursday 14th November at 5pm.

* Vendor reserves the right to accept offers prior to closing date