One of the most recognisable homes in Sandy Bay is up for sale - so be quick. Combining luxury with verdant nature and high-tech sustainability - this home is surrounded by a lush canopy of mature trees, and completely refitted with double glazing throughout, passive solar energy hot water, world class solar panels (complete with 25 year warranty), a treble insulated roof and fast electric Zappi charger for your electric car - all adding up to far lower running costs. You will know this house from its iconic designer fence, and you will be surprised at the artistic, innovative renovations throughout, which go well beyond the standard designer fitting for comfort.
Located in a prized Sandy Bay position, with access from McAulay Road, this generously proportioned family home is a truly iconic BMW ( Bridge, Mountain and Water) home with views. The floorplan allows for generous, contemporary open-plan living, together with seamless indoor/outdoor enjoyment - a perfect contemporary home for families or luxurious single-level accommodation for retirement.
The opulent, peaceful master suite is also on this level, with a walk-in wardrobe, ensuite and private balcony access. Two further double bedrooms on this ground floor level both have built-in wardrobes and are serviced by a central family bathroom. It also boasts a fully detailed chef's kitchen with walk-in pantry.
This home affords extensive lifestyle opportunities with a completely self-sufficient lower level with enormous living spaces, two bedrooms, kitchen and a third bathroom - perfect to Airbnb or to accommodate family or carers. There is also a double garage with internal access ensuring secure, undercover parking as well as abundant off-street parking.
Solidly built-in 1969 with double brick construction, this classic home has been updated for 21st century living with a filtered water system for the entire house, heating and cooling throughout, security doors and lighting and video entry security, as well as secure fly screens on all doors- plus new wiring and NBN connection.
Ideally located close to excellent schools, UTAS, the Nutgrove Recreational Precinct and cafes, restaurants, boutiques and amenities of Sandy Bay, this home presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire an inspired lifestyle, a dream home and desirable address in an exquisite location.
Install a power wall battery to be almost self-sufficient (off the grid) in your electricity requirements. Just perfect for today's lifestyle.
SUMMARY OF HOUSE FEATURES
Aesthetics
The Front fence and three gates, designed and built by a local artisan builder, and the painting of nature on glass in front entrance foyer and of Venetian canals on the wall of rear balcony by international mural artist are meant to represent the natural setting of the house in the peace and tranquility of Tasmania.
Health, Safety and Comfort
1. Dahua video intercom with door units on top and bottom floor of house
2. Smoke alarms: top and bottom floors; wired (battery back-up) and battery operated
3. Electrical system upgraded: new switchboard for entire house; downstairs apartment rewired; upstairs wiring upgraded as required.
4. Security fly screen hinged doors on front and laundry doors on top floor
5. Double glazed sliding doors in upstairs bedroom and living room and downstairs entrance door. These doors are complete with sliding security fly screens
6. All windows double glazed and double-glazed sliding doors in upstairs bedroom and living room and downstairs entrance door.
7. Twin floodlight security lighting on all four corners of house and over the entrance door downstairs.
8. Filtered water throughout the house.
9. Shade cloth (90%) over rear balcony
10. Retractable awning over sitting area of rear balcony (views over Derwent River)
Energy Efficiency
1. Variable refrigerant volume, reverse cycle, Daikin air conditioning on the top floor and independent, reverse cycle heat pump Daikin air conditioning units on the lower floor.
2. Water heated by Sanden heat pump and stored in a 315-litre tank.
3. LED lighting throughout the house.
4. On/off peak power: Tariff 93 (Aurora Energy)
5. Induction cook-top
6. Solar panels: 20 x LG 335W Neon2 Panels producing 6.7 kW installed with Solar Edge power optimisation and inverter.
7. Insulation: R7.0 Pink Batts over entire top floor ceiling
8. Double brick construction
9. Double glazing on all windows and sliding doors
10. Off/on peak power: Tariff 93 (Aurora
11. Zappi Electric Vehicle charging station installed: utilises solar power but can also be used for fast charging.
It only remains to install a storage battery for the solar power system, and you will be able to live life “off the grid”.
Electric Car
FOR SALE: Nissan Leaf 2016 with less than 20k kilometres.
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