A cosy cottage perched on the edge of the water in a private bush setting has hit the market for less than $750,000, just 90 minutes from the capital city.
Set over two separate titles, the 12 acre property at 250 Hastings Bay Esplanade sits within a tightly held pocket of Tasmania’s Huon Valley, famous for its fishing, thermal springs and caves, bushwalking and proximity to what’s known as the “end of the road” – Australia’s southernmost point accessible by car.
The quaint cottage sits on more than 12 acres overlooking Tasmania's Hastings Bay. Picture: realestate.com.au
Selling agents Toby Thorpe and Kim Steel from TPR Property Group said the region was popular with both travellers and tree-changers, opening the property up to a range of buyers.
“It's on that route to the end of the road - as far as you can get, and people come to this area to have a taste of what that seclusion sort of feels like without giving up access to services,” Mr Thorpe said.
“There's a few towns in between Hobart and Hastings that have all the services you need, so you can live remotely without needing to travel the hour and a half back to a city to access services, like a GP, or a supermarket.”
With two separate titles, the home offers plenty of scope for savvy buyers. Picture: realestate.com.au
A quirky three-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage that overlooks the water could be leased for an estimated $450-$490 per week, Ms Steel said, with scope to add an additional dwelling on the vacant block next door.
“They could sell the block separately, or they could build a second dwelling, so they could live in one and Airbnb a second one, or bring down grandma,” she said.
“This one's really unique, it's very eclectic. Not only with materials, but the style of it, it’s gorgeous.
The eclectic property was finished in 2004. Picture: realestate.com.au
The home has been uniquely designed to complement its natural environment. Picture: realestate.com.au
“You’ve got a combustion stove where you can cook a roast with wood and it just tastes like nothing you've ever eaten before.
“And there's hanging chairs on the deck that overlook the bay, which is beautiful.”
A strip of crown land is all that separates the property from the water’s edge, with abundant trout, salmon and flounder accessible via a nearby boat ramp.
“That Hastings enclave is traditionally tightly held. So it is an opportunity to step into that region that traditionally is incredibly tightly held,” Mr Thorpe said.
The property has a three bedroom, one bathroom cottage, plus separate shed and solar system. Picture: realestate.com.au
An off-grid solar power system with battery storage, separate shed, productive veggie gardens and five water tanks plus several dams for potential irrigation offers a self-sufficient lifestyle within cooee of cafes, shops and services.
“Most people that have held properties in that esplanade have held them for quite a while. They like to have a bit of space around them and no neighbours,” Ms Steel said.
“It’s a nice peaceful lifestyle down there, but only about an hour and a half from Hobart.
“We see a lot of people come to the area this time of year to see if they can handle the cold before they decide to move here.”
The country style kitchen features a traditional wood-fired oven alongside modern gas and electric cooking facilities. Picture: realestate.com.au
The area is particularly popular with Queenslanders seeking affordability and a cooler climate, Mr Thorpe said, following years of incredible price growth in the sunshine state.
“The Huon Valley sees quite a large volume of internal migration from interstate, we see a lot of Queenslanders active in the market,” he said.
“That would probably make up quite a number of our most recent contracts in the far south.”
250 Hastings Bay Esplanade, Hastings is listed for $740,000+.
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