8 Park Street, Ross, TAS 7209

This​ ​distinctive​ ​contemporary-traditional​ ​home​ ​was​ ​architecturally​ ​designed​ ​by​ ​Jiri​ ​Lev,​ ​with​ ​meticulous​ ​craftsmanship​ ​and​ ​a​ ​clear​ ​focus​ ​on​ ​the​ ​use​ ​of​ ​natural,​ ​non-toxic​ ​materials​ ​to​ ​enhance​ ​occupant​ ​health,​ ​comfort,​ ​and​ ​longevity.​ ​Every​ ​element​ ​has​ ​been​ ​thoughtfully​ ​considered,​ ​resulting​ ​in​ ​a​ ​home​ ​that​ ​is​ ​both​ ​visually​ ​striking​ ​and​ ​deeply​ ​comfortable​ ​to​ ​live​ ​in.

The​ ​property​ ​frontage​ ​is​ ​defined​ ​by​ ​a​ ​charming​ ​macrocarpa​ ​picket​ ​fence,​ ​rising​ ​to​ ​a​ ​higher​ ​solid​ ​fence​ ​at​ ​the​ ​rear​ ​to​ ​provide​ ​privacy​ ​while​ ​maintaining​ ​pleasant​ ​views​ ​to​ ​surrounding​ ​trees​ ​and​ ​hills.​ ​Locally​ ​quarried​ ​sandstone​ ​steps,​ ​set​ ​between​ ​established​ ​pencil​ ​pines,​ ​lead​ ​to​ ​a​ ​small​ ​hardwood​ ​deck​ ​and​ ​a​ ​beautifully​ ​balanced​ ​façade​ ​that​ ​reflects​ ​the​ ​Georgian​ ​village​ ​character​ ​of​ ​Ross.​ ​The​ ​exterior​ ​is​ ​finished​ ​in​ ​a​ ​charred​ ​grey​ ​stain,​ ​evoking​ ​traditional​ ​Tasmanian​ ​tarred​ ​timber​ ​buildings.​ ​

An​ ​Egyptian​ ​red​ ​six-panel​ ​hardwood​ ​door​ ​with​ ​solid​ ​brass​ ​hardware​ ​opens​ ​into​ ​a​ ​welcoming​ ​entrance​ ​hall​ ​and​ ​inside,​ ​the​ ​home​ ​immediately​ ​impresses​ ​with​ ​lofty​ ​3-metre​ ​ceilings​ ​supported​ ​by​ ​substantial​ ​cedar​ ​beams,​ ​natural​ ​pine​ ​lining,​ ​and​ ​warm​ ​Tasmanian​ ​oak​ ​floorboards.​ ​Generous​ ​double-glazed​ ​windows​ ​with​ ​timber​ ​Venetian​ ​blinds​ ​allow​ ​abundant​ ​natural​ ​light​ ​throughout​ ​the​ ​interior.

Constructed​ ​entirely​ ​with​ ​natural​ ​materials​ ​and​ ​deliberately​ ​avoiding​ ​synthetic​ ​paints​ ​or​ ​treatments,​ ​the​ ​interior​ ​sets​ ​a​ ​benchmark​ ​for​ ​healthy​ ​living.​ ​Breathable​ ​wall​ ​systems​ ​help​ ​regulate​ ​humidity,​ ​air​ ​quality,​ ​and​ ​temperature.​ ​There​ ​are​ ​no​ ​microplastic-emitting​ ​carpets,​ ​no​ ​vinyl,​ ​and​ ​no​ ​off-gassing​ ​paints.

Year-round​ ​comfort​ ​is​ ​ensured​ ​with​ ​a​ ​premium​ ​Daikin​ ​Zena​ ​air-conditioning​ ​unit,​ ​controllable​ ​remotely​ ​via​ ​mobile​ ​and​ ​capable​ ​of​ ​warming​ ​the​ ​home​ ​within​ ​minutes,​ ​even​ ​on​ ​the​ ​coldest​ ​nights.​ ​Provision​ ​has​ ​been​ ​made​ ​for​ ​the​ ​easy​ ​installation​ ​of​ ​a​ ​wood​ ​heater​ ​if​ ​desired.​ ​Floor-to-ceiling​ ​convection​ ​doors​ ​enable​ ​effective​ ​passive​ ​ventilation​ ​and​ ​heat​ ​transfer​ ​to​ ​bedrooms,​ ​eliminating​ ​the​ ​need​ ​for​ ​fans​ ​or​ ​ducted​ ​systems.​ ​Ceiling,​ ​walls,​ ​and​ ​floors​ ​are​ ​thoroughly​ ​insulated.

The​ ​home​ ​includes​ ​semi​ ​built-in​ ​European​ ​furniture​ ​and​ ​appliances.​ ​The​ ​bathroom​ ​features​ ​natural​ ​linoleum​ ​flooring​ ​(not​ ​plastic)​ ​and​ ​incorporates​ ​a​ ​separate​ ​laundry​ ​tub​ ​with​ ​a​ ​washing​ ​machine/dryer.​ ​Dishwasher​ ​connections​ ​are​ ​in​ ​place​ ​in​ ​the​ ​kitchen​ ​if​ ​required.

An​ ​exceptionally​ ​large​ ​backyard​ ​offers​ ​outstanding​ ​future​ ​potential,​ ​including​ ​space​ ​for​ ​another​ ​dwelling​ ​(STCA),​ ​a​ ​generous​ ​extension,​ ​ornamental​ ​or​ ​market​ ​gardens,​ ​or​ ​a​ ​large​ ​garage​ ​or​ ​workshop.​ ​Verandah,​ ​carport/garage,​ ​and​ ​landscaping​ ​plans​ ​—​ ​designed​ ​to​ ​complement​ ​the​ ​home​ ​and​ ​customised​ ​to​ ​the​ ​new​ ​owner’s​ ​preferences​ ​may​ ​be​ ​provided​ ​by​ ​the​ ​architect.

Located​ ​just​ ​a​ ​7-minute​ ​walk​ ​from​ ​the​ ​main​ ​street,​ ​the​ ​home​ ​is​ ​perfectly​ ​positioned​ ​—​ ​close​ ​enough​ ​to​ ​enjoy​ ​the​ ​amenities​ ​of​ ​Ross,​ ​yet​ ​far​ ​enough​ ​to​ ​retain​ ​peace​ ​and​ ​privacy.​ ​Ross​ ​is​ ​celebrated​ ​for​ ​its​ ​Georgian​ ​architecture,​ ​mature​ ​deciduous​ ​trees,​ ​historic​ ​1836​ ​stone​ ​bridge,​ ​post​ ​office,​ ​boutiques,​ ​cafés,​ ​restaurants,​ ​churches,​ ​and​ ​museums.​ ​Conveniently​ ​located​ ​approximately​ ​halfway​ ​between​ ​Hobart​ ​and​ ​Launceston,​ ​Ross​ ​offers​ ​an​ ​exceptional​ ​balance​ ​of​ ​country​ ​living​ ​and​ ​connectivity.

Escape​ ​to​ ​the​ ​country.​ ​Embrace​ ​a​ ​peaceful​ ​lifestyle​ ​in​ ​a​ ​safe,​ ​welcoming,​ ​and​ ​friendly​ ​community​ ​—​ ​with​ ​everything​ ​you​ ​want,​ ​without​ ​losing​ ​connection​ ​to​ ​what​ ​you​ ​need.



Howell​ ​Property​ ​Group​ ​has​ ​no​ ​reason​ ​to​ ​doubt​ ​the​ ​accuracy​ ​of​ ​the​ ​information​ ​in​ ​this​ ​document​ ​which​ ​has​ ​been​ ​sourced​ ​from​ ​means​ ​which​ ​are​ ​considered​ ​reliable,​ ​however​ ​we​ ​cannot​ ​guarantee​ ​its​ ​validity.​ ​Prospective​ ​clients​ ​are​ ​advised​ ​to​ ​carry​ ​out​ ​their​ ​own​ ​investigations.