25 Guys Road, Cygnet, Tas, 7112

Nestled​ ​into​ ​4999m2​ ​of​ ​level​ ​land​ ​hugging​ ​Agnes​ ​Rivulet,​ ​this​ ​is​ ​your​ ​opportunity​ ​to​ ​make​ ​dreams​ ​of​ ​a​ ​more​ ​sustainable​ ​life,​ ​a​ ​reality.​ ​The​ ​home​ ​has​ ​been​ ​cleverly​ ​designed​ ​as​ ​two​ ​pods​ ​with​ ​a​ ​strong​ ​focus​ ​on​ ​solar​ ​passive​ ​principles.​ ​The​ ​burnished​ ​concrete​ ​floors​ ​are​ ​heated​ ​by​ ​low​ ​winter​ ​sun​ ​through​ ​large​ ​north-facing​ ​windows​ ​and​ ​doors​ ​which​ ​in​ ​turn​ ​slowly​ ​released​ ​warmth​ ​back​ ​into​ ​the​ ​home​ ​throughout​ ​the​ ​day.​ ​In​ ​the​ ​summer​ ​months,​ ​eaves​ ​shield​ ​the​ ​high​ ​summer​ ​heat​ ​ensuring​ ​a​ ​cool​ ​and​ ​stable​ ​indoor​ ​environment.​ ​The​ ​windows​ ​and​ ​doors​ ​are​ ​all​ ​double​ ​glazed,​ ​and​ ​the​ ​walls,​ ​ceiling​ ​and​ ​slab​ ​are​ ​fully​ ​insulated.​ ​If​ ​you​ ​do​ ​need​ ​some​ ​extra​ ​heating​ ​or​ ​cooling,​ ​both​ ​pods​ ​are​ ​fitted​ ​with​ ​reverse-cycle​ ​air​ ​conditioners,​ ​and​ ​the​ ​main​ ​pod​ ​also​ ​had​ ​a​ ​slow​ ​combustion​ ​bakers​ ​oven​ ​which​ ​can​ ​be​ ​used​ ​both​ ​for​ ​cooking​ ​and​ ​heating.​ ​The​ ​thoughtful​ ​design​ ​extends​ ​to​ ​the​ ​exterior​ ​of​ ​the​ ​building​ ​with​ ​a​ ​mix​ ​of​ ​exterior​ ​cladding​ ​materials.​ ​Tasmanian​ ​Oak​ ​shiplap​ ​cladding​ ​finishes​ ​the​ ​north​ ​side​ ​of​ ​the​ ​home,​ ​and​ ​the​ ​entertaining​ ​courtyard,​ ​while​ ​durable​ ​colorbond​ ​protects​ ​the​ ​home​ ​to​ ​the​ ​south-west.​ ​This​ ​home​ ​feels​ ​truly​ ​settled​ ​into​ ​the​ ​landscape,​ ​offering​ ​warm,​ ​welcoming​ ​spaces​ ​and​ ​plenty​ ​of​ ​outdoor​ ​area​ ​for​ ​growing​ ​fruit​ ​and​ ​veggies,​ ​or​ ​even​ ​having​ ​a​ ​small​ ​animal​ ​or​ ​two.​ ​The​ ​home​ ​is​ ​connected​ ​to​ ​town​ ​water​ ​supply,​ ​with​ ​additional​ ​tank​ ​water​ ​storage​ ​for​ ​gardens​ ​and​ ​outdoor​ ​use.​ ​The​ ​tank​ ​can​ ​easily​ ​be​ ​connected​ ​into​ ​the​ ​home​ ​if​ ​you'd​ ​prefer​ ​this​ ​for​ ​your​ ​drinking​ ​water.​ ​

Under​ ​the​ ​one​ ​gable​ ​roof,​ ​the​ ​home's​ ​smart​ ​design​ ​creates​ ​two​ ​distinct​ ​pods​ ​connected​ ​by​ ​an​ ​entertaining​ ​courtyard,​ ​protected​ ​from​ ​the​ ​weather.​ ​The​ ​main​ ​pod​ ​is​ ​designed​ ​with​ ​a​ ​large​ ​central​ ​living​ ​and​ ​dining​ ​area,​ ​and​ ​a​ ​stylish​ ​and​ ​functional​ ​kitchen.​ ​A​ ​stacking​ ​sliding​ ​door​ ​opens​ ​this​ ​space​ ​onto​ ​the​ ​well​ ​established​ ​native​ ​gardens​ ​and​ ​offers​ ​more​ ​undercover​ ​seating​ ​for​ ​enjoying​ ​the​ ​early​ ​morning​ ​sun.​ ​The​ ​indoor​ ​and​ ​outdoor​ ​living​ ​zones​ ​flow​ ​beautifully,​ ​making​ ​the​ ​most​ ​of​ ​the​ ​natural​ ​light​ ​and​ ​shade.​ ​The​ ​kitchen​ ​has​ ​been​ ​designed​ ​by​ ​a​ ​family​ ​who​ ​love​ ​to​ ​cook,​ ​featuring​ ​a​ ​900mm​ ​Belling​ ​stove,​ ​large​ ​pantry​ ​storage,​ ​durable​ ​timber​ ​bench​ ​tops​ ​and​ ​mark-resistance​ ​matte​ ​cupboards.​ ​In​ ​addition,​ ​a​ ​Nectre​ ​bakers​ ​oven​ ​next​ ​to​ ​the​ ​kitchen​ ​is​ ​a​ ​useful​ ​heating​ ​and​ ​cooking​ ​tool​ ​when​ ​the​ ​weather​ ​cools​ ​down.​ ​Whether​ ​you're​ ​baking​ ​bread,​ ​heating​ ​soup,​ ​or​ ​slow​ ​cooking​ ​dinner,​ ​this​ ​fire​ ​is​ ​sure​ ​to​ ​be​ ​your​ ​favourite​ ​winter​ ​companion.​ ​The​ ​spacious​ ​master​ ​bedroom​ ​has​ ​a​ ​beautiful​ ​outlook​ ​over​ ​the​ ​property​ ​and​ ​is​ ​serviced​ ​by​ ​a​ ​luxury​ ​bathroom​ ​with​ ​deep​ ​bathtub​ ​for​ ​soaking​ ​and​ ​large,​ ​glass​ ​and​ ​tile​ ​shower.​ ​In​ ​this​ ​pod,​ ​you'll​ ​also​ ​find​ ​the​ ​laundry​ ​with​ ​excellent​ ​extra​ ​storage.​ ​Across​ ​the​ ​courtyard​ ​is​ ​the​ ​second​ ​pod,​ ​ideal​ ​for​ ​guests​ ​or​ ​multi-generational​ ​living.​ ​This​ ​pod​ ​offers​ ​a​ ​large​ ​bedroom,​ ​full-size​ ​bathroom​ ​and​ ​a​ ​comfortable​ ​living​ ​and​ ​dining​ ​area,​ ​all​ ​with​ ​lovely​ ​views​ ​over​ ​the​ ​property,​ ​and​ ​easy​ ​access​ ​to​ ​outdoor​ ​zones.​ ​There​ ​is​ ​a​ ​practical​ ​kitchenette​ ​here​ ​as​ ​well​ ​(no​ ​fixed​ ​cooking​ ​facilities),​ ​ideal​ ​for​ ​weekend​ ​or​ ​weeklong​ ​stays,​ ​or​ ​even​ ​something​ ​more​ ​permanent.​ ​

Outside,​ ​the​ ​property​ ​has​ ​been​ ​well​ ​landscaped​ ​for​ ​easy​ ​maintenance.​ ​The​ ​north-facing​ ​native​ ​garden​ ​gives​ ​the​ ​home​ ​some​ ​added​ ​privacy​ ​with​ ​gravel​ ​paths​ ​leading​ ​you​ ​around​ ​the​ ​home,​ ​and​ ​the​ ​beginnings​ ​of​ ​fruit​ ​and​ ​veggie​ ​patches​ ​ready​ ​for​ ​you​ ​to​ ​expand.​ ​This​ ​section​ ​of​ ​the​ ​yard​ ​is​ ​fully​ ​fenced​ ​ensuring​ ​it's​ ​safe​ ​for​ ​kids​ ​and​ ​pets.​ ​In​ ​addition​ ​to​ ​the​ ​well​ ​designed​ ​home,​ ​the​ ​workshop​ ​for​ ​the​ ​property​ ​is​ ​equally​ ​well​ ​thought​ ​through​ ​offering​ ​a​ ​lined​ ​9m​ ​x​ ​7m​ ​shed/garage​ ​with​ ​an​ ​adjoining​ ​7m​ ​x​ ​7m​ ​carport.​ ​The​ ​extra​ ​height​ ​carport​ ​is​ ​ideal​ ​for​ ​those​ ​with​ ​boats​ ​or​ ​caravans​ ​needing​ ​a​ ​bit​ ​of​ ​extra​ ​space.​ ​The​ ​workshop​ ​is​ ​fully​ ​powered​ ​and​ ​fitted​ ​with​ ​glass​ ​windows​ ​and​ ​doors​ ​allowing​ ​natural​ ​light​ ​to​ ​flood​ ​in,​ ​as​ ​well​ ​as​ ​a​ ​woodfire​ ​and​ ​ample​ ​extra​ ​storage.​ ​The​ ​styling​ ​of​ ​the​ ​workshop​ ​and​ ​carport​ ​integrates​ ​smartly​ ​with​ ​the​ ​design​ ​of​ ​the​ ​house​ ​ensuring​ ​the​ ​same​ ​quality​ ​is​ ​felt​ ​throughout.​ ​The​ ​boundary​ ​of​ ​the​ ​property​ ​goes​ ​right​ ​down​ ​to​ ​Agnes​ ​Rivulet​ ​which​ ​is​ ​a​ ​charming​ ​spot​ ​to​ ​sit​ ​in​ ​the​ ​warmer​ ​months,​ ​having​ ​a​ ​picnic​ ​while​ ​the​ ​kids​ ​and​ ​pets​ ​play​ ​on​ ​the​ ​flat,​ ​grassy​ ​area.

This​ ​fantastic​ ​package​ ​is​ ​located​ ​within​ ​walking​ ​distance​ ​to​ ​the​ ​Cygnet​ ​village,​ ​as​ ​well​ ​as​ ​the​ ​local​ ​football​ ​oval​ ​just​ ​down​ ​the​ ​road.​ ​Cygnet​ ​itself​ ​is​ ​a​ ​vibrant,​ ​artistic​ ​hub​ ​bursting​ ​with​ ​local​ ​cafes,​ ​restaurants​ ​and​ ​artisan​ ​makers​ ​of​ ​all​ ​kinds.​ ​There​ ​are​ ​several​ ​schools,​ ​supermarkets,​ ​doctors​ ​and​ ​a​ ​strong​ ​festival​ ​and​ ​market​ ​culture.​ ​Approximately​ ​15​ ​minutes​ ​drive​ ​will​ ​have​ ​you​ ​in​ ​the​ ​Huon​ ​Valley​ ​hub​ ​of​ ​Huonville,​ ​and​ ​around​ ​45​ ​minutes​ ​drive​ ​will​ ​have​ ​you​ ​in​ ​Hobart​ ​CBD.​ ​For​ ​more​ ​information​ ​or​ ​to​ ​arrange​ ​a​ ​private​ ​inspection,​ ​please​ ​get​ ​in​ ​touch.​ ​I​ ​cannot​ ​wait​ ​to​ ​show​ ​you​ ​through.​ ​