No.87 Watsons Rd, Kettering. Picture: Supplied
Imagine a life where your children spend summer evenings at the cricket nets, autumn afternoons on the basketball court, and winter nights gathered around a fire pit toasting marshmallows beneath the stars.
Here in Kettering, this lifestyle awaits on seven pristine acres of immaculately established gardens.
More than a home, it is a private sanctuary, a peaceful country setting that offers respite from the everyday.
This is the lifestyle people dream of, a property where every member of the family will find their place.
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No.87 Watsons Rd, Kettering.
No.87 Watsons Rd, Kettering.
No.87 Watsons Rd is the type of property that makes a grand first impression on arrival as the electronic gates swing open, and the parklike setting is revealed.
Trees line the driveway, curving towards the three-bedroom 239sq m house, with sprawling lawns on one side and paddocks on the other.
The driveway has powered lighting to create a magical atmosphere after dusk.
The grounds have been thoughtfully curated to create distinct zones of enjoyment: active play areas for children, tranquil garden spaces for quiet reflection, and a fully enclosed vegetable garden centred around a charming pergola.
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No.87 Watsons Rd, Kettering.
No.87 Watsons Rd, Kettering.
Beyond the house, an enormous double shed — complete with vehicle wash bay and extensive workshop and storage spaces — ensures there’s room for every hobby, project and passion.
Matured over years of careful attention, the well-established gardens provide a stunning backdrop to daily life.
As you arrive at the house, a feature turning circle with central sculpture welcomes you, while curated hard-stand parking areas provide ample space for family and guests alike.
New Haus director Ed McKay said the property has impressed everyone who has inspected it.
He said the scale is something that, while it can be seen in the home’s photography, is even more impressive in person.
“The quality of the property is something that people immediately recognise,” he said.
“I’ve been back in Hobart from Sydney eight years now, and I can’t think of another property that can boast a similar scale of high quality landscaping, infrastructure and detail — it is remarkable.”
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No.87 Watsons Rd, Kettering.
No.87 Watsons Rd, Kettering.
The residence is generous and welcoming, with multiple living areas, a dedicated study, and a country-style kitchen at the heart of the home.
From the kitchen, living area and deck, one can see the water and Bruny Island beyond.
The thoughtful floorplan places the master bedroom suite at one end — complete with a walk-in wardrobe, ensuite and a private deck overlooking the gardens — while the remaining bedrooms and family bathroom occupy the opposite wing.
This creates ideal separation for family living and entertaining guests.
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The central living spaces flow effortlessly together, with bi-fold doors opening from the main living area onto a large covered deck that seamlessly connects indoor and outdoor living.
A cosy sitting area with a woodfire provides warmth during cooler months, while the sheltered entertaining area behind the home becomes a natural gathering place for friends and family.
No.87 Watsons Rd, Kettering.
87 Watsons Road Kettering. New Haus
A Tasmanian gold gravel driveway leads to a second electric gate, opening into the property’s practical holding area with its impressive shed facilities.
The bike pump track at the front of the property, combined with the basketball court and cricket nets, ensures active children are entertained for hours.
An additional separate paddock offers potential. Whether that’s expanded gardens, a boutique vineyard, or a horse arena and stables, the decision could be yours.
With extensive underground electrical, irrigation and drainage infrastructure already in place, the hard work has been done.
Mr McKay expects this will be a major part of the appeal for the property’s next owner.
“I could see it being purchased by someone who appreciates all that it offers, and how many years it took to establish,” he said.
“They won’t need a decade to get it to this level. They can just move in.
No.87 Watsons Rd, Kettering.
No.87 Watsons Rd, Kettering.
“With the inquiries we have received, it has caught the eye of local and interstate purchasers.
“Offering a luxurious acreage lifestyle, but still being a 30-minute drive from the city, that is something that many buyers want.”
This is a rare offering where lifestyle, land and thoughtful design converge in perfect harmony.
No.87 Watsons Rd, Kettering is listed for sale with New Haus. It will be sold by expressions of interest over $2.35m.
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