Off Grid Eco-Friendly Home on 185 acres, St Helens in Tassie, now recognised as ecoproperty®

Lifestyle - St Helens Tas

Surrounded by abundant wildlife, all just under 3 km from the heart of St Helens, this property is an off grid oasis with secluded old growth forest reserve, creek lined with Melaleuca & Tea Tree, 3 spring fed dams, an abundance of Kunzea and native grasses. A 2021 built dwelling with a separate amenities block.

As you enter the meandering driveway, a world of tranquility unfolds before your eyes. This off grid oasis is a testament to self sufficiency and sustainable living. With a 3 bedroom family home with composting toilets. An amenities block with kitchen and dining area, laundry and bathroom. All buildings are North facing.

With a price inviting you to add your touch and complete the dream by adding your own kitchen to the main house, this property is tranquil, private and abundant.

Although only minutes from St Helens and the world famous Bay Of Fires beaches, the covenant protected land at 74 Canhams Road is wrapped in the silence of nature. The call of the birds reminds you just how lucky you are to be encircled by 185 acres of bushland that has never been logged.

This naturally built chemically free home invites you to unwind in a space that exudes warmth, tranquility and timelessness – and completed in 2021 meets all current building requirements whilst providing an entirely off-grid home which fosters a connection with nature that is unparalleled.

Featuring three queen size bedrooms, open plan living, sitting areas and composting toilet, the main home is heated by a large Thermolux Gourmet wood heater that doubles as an oven and cooktop. Floor coverings consist of quality wool carpet and timber. The double glazed windows and insulation ensure the home is toasty warm in winter and refreshingly cool in summer.

The character filled amenities building filled with light and warmth is detached from the main home. Includes a bathroom, composting toilet, indoor laundry and kitchen, heated with a Rayburn stove and wetback for hot water along with an evacuated tube solar hot water system.

The North facing cleared 10 acre paddock around the home has 3 spring fed dams, a fenced garden space, an orchard and a fenced area for sheep.

• The 175 acre covenant surrounds the paddock and includes an approved building site of 3.5 acres and 6 acre wood lot.

Escape the ordinary and live the life you have been craving with your own natural wonderland with privacy and self-sufficiency. This is more than a home; it’s a sanctuary where the solace of the Tasmanian bush becomes an integral part of your daily life.

Opportunities to own such a large parcel of virgin land just minutes from suburbia are near unheard of – and with a comfortable home, gardens and outbuilding as well – your dream of living as one with is possible.

PROPERTY FEATURES:
Off-grid 200 litre evacuated tube hot water system
1.15kw solar system
Starlink satellite wifi
Rayburn combustion stove with wet back + gas stove
Thermolux Gourmet Cooker
North facing cleared 10 acre paddock around the home
3 spring fed dams
Colchis Creek traverses the property
175 acres of covenant land has never been logged
Abundant flora and fauna including wombats, echidnas, wallabies, quolls, eagles and so many more
Additional 3.5 acre building allotment approved 6 acre provision for wood lot
2 composting toilets
56,000 litre stainless steel rainwater storage tanks
Fully fenced garden
Orchard
3 sheds
Gebouwd 2021

Private inspection is encouraged. Allow time to get to know this exquisite property intimately and let us show you its charms from the inside out.

St Helens is the gateway to the world famous Bay of Fires and is 2 hours from Launceston or 3 1/2 hours from Hobart. The largest town on Tasmania’s east coast and is the beginning of the world famous Bay of Fires. St Helens is complemented by a 10 bed hospital, dentist, vet, district school, government agencies, fishing port, mountain bike network, thriving dining and retail scene. Industry is primarily based around tourism, hospitality, fishing, education and health services. St Helens is a vibrant and friendly community.

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