253 Kermandie River Road, Geeveston, TAS 7116

Set​ ​within​ ​a​ ​private​ ​stretch​ ​of​ ​native​ ​forest,​ ​this​ ​thoughtfully​ ​restored​ ​cabin​ ​rests​ ​on​ ​approximately​ ​7.5​ ​acres​ ​(3.058ha),​ ​along​ ​over​ ​400​ ​metres​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Kermandie​ ​River,​ ​a​ ​permanent​ ​creek​ ​that​ ​forms​ ​the​ ​southern​ ​boundary​ ​of​ ​the​ ​property.​ ​The​ ​setting​ ​is​ ​both​ ​immersive​ ​and​ ​calming,​ ​where​ ​birdsong​ ​carries​ ​through​ ​the​ ​trees​ ​and​ ​the​ ​steady​ ​movement​ ​of​ ​water​ ​becomes​ ​part​ ​of​ ​the​ ​daily​ ​atmosphere.​ ​A​ ​cleared​ ​expanse​ ​of​ ​lawn​ ​surrounds​ ​the​ ​cabin,​ ​offering​ ​plenty​ ​of​ ​natural​ ​light,​ ​and​ ​a​ ​quiet​ ​sense​ ​of​ ​arrival​ ​near​ ​the​ ​end​ ​of​ ​a​ ​country​ ​lane.​ ​The​ ​real​ ​bonus​ ​here​ ​is​ ​the​ ​Sauna​ ​and​ ​outdoor​ ​hot-tub​ ​overlooking​ ​the​ ​river.

Originally​ ​a​ ​humble​ ​picker’s​ ​hut,​ ​the​ ​transformation​ ​has​ ​been​ ​meticulously​ ​reimagined​ ​into​ ​a​ ​warm​ ​and​ ​inviting​ ​home,​ ​carefully​ ​balancing​ ​rustic​ ​character​ ​with​ ​modern​ ​comfort.​ ​Fully​ ​insulated,​ ​rewired,​ ​and​ ​re-plumbed,​ ​the​ ​cabin​ ​offers​ ​a​ ​refined​ ​country​ ​aesthetic,​ ​with​ ​all​ ​the​ ​charm​ ​of​ ​a​ ​by-gone​ ​era.​ ​Known​ ​as​ ​'The​ ​Pickers​ ​Cabin',​ ​it​ ​is​ ​currently​ ​operating​ ​as​ ​an​ ​accommodation​ ​shared​ ​with​ ​visiting​ ​guests,​ ​and​ ​has​ ​proven​ ​to​ ​be​ ​very​ ​popular.

A​ ​covered​ ​deck​ ​welcomes​ ​you​ ​inside​ ​via​ ​a​ ​practical​ ​mudroom,​ ​ideal​ ​after​ ​time​ ​spent​ ​outdoors,​ ​before​ ​opening​ ​through​ ​a​ ​sliding​ ​barn​ ​door​ ​into​ ​the​ ​heart​ ​of​ ​the​ ​cabin.​ ​The​ ​kitchen​ ​and​ ​living​ ​area​ ​unfold​ ​in​ ​an​ ​open-plan​ ​design,​ ​filled​ ​with​ ​natural​ ​light​ ​and​ ​a​ ​gentle​ ​connection​ ​to​ ​the​ ​surrounding​ ​rural​ ​and​ ​forest​ ​landscape.​ ​A​ ​built-in​ ​wood​ ​fire​ ​creates​ ​a​ ​cosy​ ​atmosphere,​ ​while​ ​large​ ​windows​ ​perfectly​ ​frame​ ​the​ ​views.​ ​A​ ​bi-fold​ ​servery​ ​window​ ​seamlessly​ ​links​ ​the​ ​kitchen​ ​to​ ​the​ ​deck,​ ​where​ ​a​ ​wood-fired​ ​pizza​ ​oven​ ​invites​ ​long,​ ​relaxed​ ​gatherings.

French​ ​doors​ ​extend​ ​the​ ​living​ ​space​ ​outdoors,​ ​opening​ ​to​ ​a​ ​sun-deck,​ ​echoed​ ​again​ ​in​ ​both​ ​bedrooms,​ ​each​ ​enjoying​ ​their​ ​own​ ​quiet​ ​connection​ ​to​ ​the​ ​outside.​ ​The​ ​bathroom​ ​is​ ​a​ ​standout,​ ​with​ ​a​ ​deep​ ​claw-foot​ ​bath,​ ​walk-in​ ​tiled​ ​shower,​ ​and​ ​carefully​ ​selected​ ​fittings​ ​that​ ​speak​ ​to​ ​both​ ​quality​ ​and​ ​individuality.​ ​The​ ​mudroom​ ​also​ ​incorporates​ ​a​ ​discreet​ ​laundry,​ ​completing​ ​a​ ​layout​ ​that​ ​is​ ​both​ ​practical​ ​and​ ​considered.

Outdoors,​ ​the​ ​lifestyle​ ​offering​ ​is​ ​rich​ ​yet​ ​unassuming.​ ​A​ ​wood-fired​ ​sauna​ ​and​ ​red​ ​cedar​ ​hot​ ​tub​ ​sit​ ​nestled​ ​within​ ​the​ ​landscape,​ ​perfectly​ ​placed​ ​to​ ​take​ ​in​ ​the​ ​sounds​ ​of​ ​the​ ​creek​ ​and​ ​surrounding​ ​forest.​ ​Evenings​ ​lend​ ​themselves​ ​naturally​ ​to​ ​the​ ​fire​ ​pit,​ ​while​ ​the​ ​river​ ​invites​ ​slow​ ​wanderings​ ​and​ ​moments​ ​of​ ​stillness,​ ​whilst​ ​creating​ ​a​ ​wonderful​ ​connection​ ​to​ ​nature,​ ​maybe​ ​even​ ​a​ ​sighting​ ​of​ ​the​ ​resident​ ​platypus.​ ​The​ ​back​ ​of​ ​the​ ​cabin​ ​has​ ​a​ ​fully​ ​fenced​ ​yard​ ​secure​ ​for​ ​kids​ ​and​ ​pets​ ​to​ ​run​ ​around​ ​in​ ​complete​ ​safety.

Currently​ ​enjoyed​ ​as​ ​both​ ​a​ ​private​ ​retreat​ ​and​ ​short-stay​ ​accommodation,​ ​the​ ​property​ ​is​ ​available​ ​on​ ​a​ ​walk-in​ ​walk-out​ ​basis,​ ​with​ ​furnishings​ ​and​ ​accommodation​ ​elements​ ​all​ ​available.​ ​Continue​ ​operating​ ​as​ ​visitor​ ​accommodation​ ​or​ ​move​ ​in​ ​to​ ​enjoy​ ​it​ ​all​ ​for​ ​yourself.​ ​Alternatively,​ ​there​ ​is​ ​a​ ​cleared​ ​area​ ​at​ ​the​ ​opposite​ ​end​ ​of​ ​the​ ​property,​ ​should​ ​you​ ​be​ ​interested​ ​in​ ​building​ ​a​ ​new​ ​home.​ ​there​ ​are​ ​many​ ​options.

Surrounded​ ​by​ ​a​ ​patchwork​ ​of​ ​pastures,​ ​forest,​ ​and​ ​lifestyle​ ​holdings,​ ​the​ ​drive​ ​out​ ​to​ ​the​ ​property​ ​from​ ​the​ ​nearby​ ​town​ ​centre​ ​of​ ​Geeveston​ ​is​ ​very​ ​picturesque.​ ​A​ ​community​ ​golf​ ​course​ ​is​ ​just​ ​down​ ​the​ ​road,​ ​while​ ​the​ ​quaint​ ​township​ ​of​ ​Geeveston​ ​is​ ​a​ ​short​ ​five-minute​ ​drive,​ ​offering​ ​everyday​ ​essentials​ ​and​ ​a​ ​selection​ ​of​ ​local​ ​eateries.​ ​Huonville,​ ​the​ ​hub​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Huon​ ​Valley​ ​lies​ ​just​ ​20​ ​minutes​ ​beyond,​ ​with​ ​Hobart’s​ ​CBD​ ​within​ ​the​ ​hour.

This​ ​is​ ​a​ ​place​ ​to​ ​slow​ ​down,​ ​to​ ​reconnect,​ ​and​ ​to​ ​enjoy​ ​a​ ​simpler​ ​rhythm,​ ​whether​ ​beside​ ​the​ ​water’s​ ​edge,​ ​among​ ​the​ ​trees,​ ​or​ ​gathered​ ​with​ ​friends​ ​under​ ​open​ ​sky.

Please​ ​contact​ ​us​ ​for​ ​for​ ​further​ ​information​ ​or​ ​to​ ​arrange​ ​a​ ​private​ ​viewing.​ ​Please​ ​be​ ​mindful​ ​the​ ​cabin​ ​may​ ​be​ ​hosting​ ​guests​ ​enjoying​ ​the​ ​peace,​ ​inspections​ ​are​ ​best​ ​arranged​ ​in​ ​advance​ ​to​ ​ensure​ ​a​ ​relaxed​ ​and​ ​uninterrupted​ ​experience.