No.134 Lymington Rd, Lymington. Picture: Supplied
If you have travelled along Lymington Rd and wondered, ‘What’s behind that hedge?’, then you are not alone.
Originally built in 1906, No.134 is a home that wows at every turn.
The three-bedroom house on a sprawling 3800sqm-plus block has been beautifully transformed while carefully preserving its historic charm.
Set on almost an acre of established gardens, the grounds have been expertly designed to create a series of private garden rooms, productive spaces and magnificent hedging, offering beauty and privacy.
Homelands Property sales manager, Amber Leighton, described the property as boasting the “perfect location”.
“The owners have restored, renovated and extended their home with care and precision,” she said.
“It is elegant, and a clear labour of love.
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No.134 Lymington Rd, Lymington.
No.134 Lymington Rd, Lymington.
No.134 Lymington Rd, Lymington.
“They breathed new life into their home; they were passionate about making everything what it should be.
“The bespoke, high-quality extension includes a new living room wing, which allows the entire house to have water views instead of just two rooms at the front.
“The renovation blends with the original home in a seamless way that feels like it was always part of the house.”
Inside, the home showcases Tasmanian oak flooring, 10-foot-high ceilings and decorative timber mantels that reflect the home’s heritage.
Modern conveniences include individually zoned ducted heating, as well as a wood heater in the living area.
A traditional floorplan welcomes visitors into a wide and elegant entrance hall that runs the full length of the home.
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No.134 Lymington Rd, Lymington.
No.134 Lymington Rd, Lymington.
No.134 Lymington Rd, Lymington.
Three generously proportioned bedrooms branch off from the hallway, along with the beautifully appointed family bathroom.
The luxurious master bedroom suite features handcrafted cabinetry in the walk-in closet, a stunning ensuite with heated flooring and picturesque water views.
At the rear of the home, the expansive living and dining area is bathed in all-day sunlight and framed by breathtaking outlooks across the bay.
This inviting space flows onto a large covered deck, ideal for entertaining or simply relaxing while taking in the scenery.
No.134 Lymington Rd, Lymington.
No.134 Lymington Rd, Lymington.
Ms Leighton said the exceptional kitchen was designed to complement the home’s character while delivering premium functionality, complete with granite benchtops, soft-close cabinetry, a Falcon cooker and a spacious walk-in pantry.
“A lot of the home’s construction was built from New Zealand kauri timber — regarded as one of the world’s rarest, oldest, and most workable woods. This includes original doors inside the home, which inspired the home’s name, Kia Ora,” she said.
“It was really uncommon to use timber like this in the early 1900s. However, boats are sometimes made from NZ kauri, so perhaps that’s where this home’s timber was sourced.”
Outside, a charming garden studio provides the perfect work-from-home retreat or creative space, while the substantial 90sq m workshop includes power, lighting and its own delightful outlook over the gardens and water.
From the property, enjoy an easy stroll into the heart of Cygnet via the coastal walkway, where cafes, galleries and local amenities await.
No.134 Lymington Rd, Lymington.
No.134 Lymington Rd, Lymington.
Ms Leighton said one word to describe this property is “iconic”.
“When people come into our office, and they have fallen in love with Cygnet, it is this house that they want to know about,” she said.
“I’ve lived here 17 years, and this house — the one with the huge hedge, just across from the sailing club — has always captured people’s attention and imagination.”
No.134 is also a home where there is something to discover around every corner, be it the original laundry or the expansive workshop that one wonders if it could become a short-stay accommodation venture.
“One of my favourite parts of the property was unphotographable, you can’t really see it from the ground,” Ms Leighton said.
“There is a treehouse built into one of the hedges.
“You have to climb up and wind yourself inside the hedge to find it, and it pops above the hedge with a view out over the bay. It is the most incredible treehouse.”
No.134 Lymington Rd, Lymington.
No.134 Lymington Rd, Lymington.
Hidden behind the iconic hedge along the scenic coastal road and directly opposite the Port Cygnet Sailing Club, this exceptional residence is one of the area’s finest offerings.
Perfectly positioned to capture sweeping views across the Port, the home combines timeless character with thoughtful modern luxury in an unforgettable setting.
No.134 Lymington Rd, Lymington is priced at “Offers over $1.995m”.
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