25 Guys Road, Cygnet, Tas, 7112

Set​ ​on​ ​4,999m²​ ​of​ ​level,​ ​north-facing​ ​land​ ​hugging​ ​Agnes​ ​Rivulet,​ ​this​ ​property​ ​is​ ​a​ ​rare​ ​find​ ​in​ ​Cygnet.​ ​A​ ​beautifully​ ​designed​ ​main​ ​residence​ ​paired​ ​with​ ​a​ ​fully​ ​self-contained​ ​guest​ ​studio,​ ​offering​ ​real​ ​flexibility​ ​for​ ​multi-generational​ ​living,​ ​a​ ​home​ ​business,​ ​or​ ​short-stay​ ​rental​ ​income,​ ​all​ ​within​ ​walking​ ​distance​ ​of​ ​the​ ​village.

Designed​ ​around​ ​solar​ ​passive​ ​principles,​ ​the​ ​home​ ​is​ ​split​ ​into​ ​two​ ​connected​ ​pods​ ​beneath​ ​a​ ​single​ ​gable​ ​roof,​ ​joined​ ​by​ ​a​ ​sheltered​ ​Tasmanian​ ​Oak-clad​ ​entertaining​ ​courtyard.​ ​Burnished​ ​concrete​ ​floors​ ​are​ ​warmed​ ​by​ ​low​ ​winter​ ​sun​ ​through​ ​large​ ​north-facing,​ ​double-glazed​ ​windows​ ​and​ ​doors,​ ​while​ ​deep​ ​eaves​ ​keep​ ​things​ ​cool​ ​through​ ​the​ ​summer​ ​months.​ ​Walls,​ ​ceiling​ ​and​ ​slab​ ​are​ ​fully​ ​insulated,​ ​and​ ​each​ ​pod​ ​has​ ​its​ ​own​ ​reverse-cycle​ ​air​ ​conditioning,​ ​so​ ​you're​ ​comfortable​ ​whatever​ ​the​ ​season​ ​throws​ ​at​ ​you.

The​ ​main​ ​residence​ ​centres​ ​on​ ​a​ ​large​ ​open​ ​living​ ​and​ ​dining​ ​area​ ​flowing​ ​into​ ​a​ ​kitchen​ ​built​ ​for​ ​people​ ​who​ ​genuinely​ ​love​ ​to​ ​cook,​ ​with​ ​a​ ​900mm​ ​Belling​ ​stove,​ ​generous​ ​pantry​ ​storage,​ ​timber​ ​benchtops​ ​and​ ​mark-resistant​ ​cupboards.​ ​There's​ ​also​ ​a​ ​slow-combustion​ ​bakers​ ​oven​ ​that​ ​pulls​ ​double​ ​duty​ ​for​ ​heating​ ​and​ ​cooking​ ​through​ ​the​ ​cooler​ ​months.​ ​Stacking​ ​sliding​ ​doors​ ​open​ ​the​ ​living​ ​space​ ​onto​ ​established​ ​native​ ​gardens​ ​and​ ​a​ ​covered​ ​outdoor​ ​dining​ ​area​ ​that​ ​catches​ ​the​ ​early​ ​morning​ ​sun.​ ​The​ ​spacious​ ​master​ ​bedroom​ ​overlooks​ ​the​ ​property​ ​and​ ​is​ ​serviced​ ​by​ ​a​ ​luxury​ ​bathroom​ ​with​ ​a​ ​deep​ ​soaking​ ​tub​ ​and​ ​a​ ​large​ ​glass​ ​and​ ​tile​ ​shower.​ ​A​ ​well-appointed​ ​laundry​ ​with​ ​extra​ ​storage​ ​rounds​ ​out​ ​this​ ​wing.

Across​ ​the​ ​courtyard,​ ​the​ ​guest​ ​studio​ ​is​ ​a​ ​genuine​ ​asset​ ​in​ ​its​ ​own​ ​right,​ ​not​ ​an​ ​afterthought.​ ​It​ ​has​ ​a​ ​full​ ​bedroom,​ ​full​ ​bathroom,​ ​comfortable​ ​living​ ​and​ ​dining​ ​space,​ ​and​ ​a​ ​practical​ ​kitchenette,​ ​all​ ​with​ ​lovely​ ​views​ ​over​ ​the​ ​property.​ ​It's​ ​ready​ ​now​ ​for​ ​visiting​ ​family,​ ​adult​ ​children​ ​wanting​ ​their​ ​own​ ​space,​ ​a​ ​home​ ​office​ ​or​ ​consulting​ ​room,​ ​or​ ​with​ ​the​ ​right​ ​approach,​ ​short-stay​ ​or​ ​long-term​ ​rental​ ​income​ ​(STCA).​ ​In​ ​effect,​ ​you're​ ​getting​ ​two​ ​liveable​ ​spaces​ ​on​ ​one​ ​title.

Outside,​ ​the​ ​property​ ​has​ ​been​ ​landscaped​ ​for​ ​easy​ ​upkeep,​ ​with​ ​gravel​ ​paths​ ​winding​ ​through​ ​native​ ​gardens​ ​and​ ​established​ ​fruit​ ​and​ ​veggie​ ​patches​ ​ready​ ​for​ ​you​ ​to​ ​expand,​ ​all​ ​within​ ​a​ ​fully​ ​fenced,​ ​kid​ ​and​ ​pet-safe​ ​zone.​ ​There's​ ​also​ ​a​ ​serious​ ​9m​ ​x​ ​7m​ ​lined​ ​shed​ ​and​ ​garage​ ​adjoining​ ​a​ ​7m​ ​x​ ​7m​ ​carport​ ​with​ ​extra​ ​height​ ​for​ ​boats​ ​or​ ​caravans.​ ​It's​ ​fully​ ​powered,​ ​naturally​ ​lit,​ ​and​ ​finished​ ​to​ ​the​ ​same​ ​standard​ ​as​ ​the​ ​home​ ​itself.​ ​The​ ​land​ ​runs​ ​right​ ​down​ ​to​ ​the​ ​Agnes​ ​Rivulet,​ ​a​ ​genuinely​ ​lovely​ ​spot​ ​for​ ​a​ ​picnic​ ​while​ ​the​ ​kids​ ​and​ ​pets​ ​play​ ​on​ ​the​ ​flat,​ ​grassy​ ​bank.

All​ ​of​ ​this​ ​sits​ ​within​ ​walking​ ​distance​ ​of​ ​Cygnet​ ​village,​ ​a​ ​vibrant​ ​hub​ ​of​ ​cafés,​ ​restaurants​ ​and​ ​artisan​ ​makers,​ ​with​ ​schools,​ ​supermarkets,​ ​medical​ ​services​ ​and​ ​a​ ​strong​ ​festival​ ​and​ ​market​ ​calendar​ ​right​ ​on​ ​your​ ​doorstep.​ ​Huonville​ ​is​ ​around​ ​15​ ​minutes​ ​away,​ ​and​ ​Hobart's​ ​CBD​ ​roughly​ ​45​ ​minutes.

If​ ​you're​ ​after​ ​more​ ​than​ ​a​ ​conventional​ ​four​ ​walls​ ​family​ ​home,​ ​if​ ​real​ ​sustainability​ ​credentials,​ ​room​ ​for​ ​extended​ ​family​ ​or​ ​guests,​ ​and​ ​a​ ​genuine​ ​income-generating​ ​option​ ​appeal​ ​to​ ​you,​ ​this​ ​is​ ​a​ ​considered,​ ​versatile​ ​property​ ​that​ ​rewards​ ​a​ ​closer​ ​look.