8 Cherrywood Drive, Scamander, Tas 7215

Nestled amidst serene bushland and just 800 metres from the golden sands of Scamander Beach and the picturesque river mouth, this charming passive solar family home offers the perfect blend of comfort, sustainability, and self-sufficiency. Located only 16km south of vibrant St Helens, you’ll find everything you need nearby in Scamander – from a post office, pharmacy and supermarket, to cosy coffee spots, a friendly hotel, cafe, fuel station and a well-equipped sports complex.

Set on a generous 1817sqm north-facing block, the home is a beacon of energy efficiency and natural living. At its heart is a lush, lovingly cultivated 634sqm organic garden – a decade-long labour of love, transformed from bare earth into a thriving edible oasis. Enclosed by a vermin-proof fence and fully netted fruit tree enclosure, this garden is irrigated by gravity-fed rainwater from a massive 82,000-litre storage system. Imagine growing your own food – this year alone, 22 varieties of fruit, 24 types of vegetables, and 16 different herbs were harvested here! There’s also a 6m irrigated propagation tunnel, ready for year-round gardening adventures.

Two friendly free-range hens come with the property (and room for more!), happily rotating through internally fenced garden zones.

Built in 2016, the home itself is thoughtfully designed for year-round comfort and energy efficiency. Boasting three spacious bedrooms and two modern bathrooms with oversized shower alcoves, the home invites relaxed family living. The well-appointed kitchen is perfect for the home chef, featuring an electric wall oven, gas cooktop and Fisher & Paykel double dish drawer dishwasher. In the cooler months, gather in the cosy lounge, warmed by a Gourmet wood heater with oven and water jacket – ideal for both comfort and cooking.

The home is cleverly plumbed to run on rainwater, mains, or a combination, and solar panels for electricity and hot water ensure minimal utility costs. A newly upgraded Ekodeck deck offers a stylish, maintenance-free outdoor space for entertaining or simply soaking in the peaceful bush views.

For the practical-minded, the property also includes a double garage with electric roller doors and awning, a 20sqm garden shed with its own awning, and a well-thought-out fire safety system, including a petrol fire pump, impact sprinklers, and a 36m hose reel.

This isn’t just a house – it’s a lifestyle. A rare opportunity to embrace sustainable, coastal living in one of Tasmania’s most naturally beautiful regions.

Don’t miss your chance to make this special property your own.