31 Grays Road, Fern Tree, TAS, 7054, Australia

As stunning and soulful as Mozart's Clarinet Concerto this home is a living and breathing work of art surrounded by a botanical wonderland. You will wake every day to the invigorating fresh mountain air where the natural landscape encapsulates this intelligently designed and passionately crafted home.

The seasons will take you on a journey of a changing kaleidoscope of colours and aromas as the current owner and Botanist has nurtured the alpine rain forest. There is a succession of flowering native plants, Fagus, Waratah, Leatherwood, Sassafras, Native Laurel, and Pittosporum which indulges the senses. This 1 hectare of garden oasis, creates both a place of private seclusion and an environment naturally resistant to bushfires.

Designed with meticulous consideration to harmonise with natures surrounds, the 2000 construction of brick, timber and stone sourced from the Midlands is wrapped by a substantial deck featuring characterful Celery Top Pine posts. Elevated views of your own pond, the valley, and down to the Derwent River perfectly welcoming you to throw your boots off at the door and be inspired by the home's interior.

High 3 to 4 metre ceilings, architectural design features, slate and Tasmanian Myrtle Beech floors and lovingly crafted lead lighting have been carefully selected to create a warming quality embracing upon entry. A unique convict sandstone eye-catching circular lounge is the perfect, peaceful centre and cave of the home. Crafted by a stone mason with meticulous attention to detail this space will warm your heart and toes when soaking up the warmth of the wood heater on a chilly Tasmanian evening.

Superbly insulated and built with low environmental impact at the forefront, the philosophic approach will sing to those attuned with sustainability. There are double glazed doors and windows throughout, and a fabulously efficient compostable loo to continually nourish the garden all year round.

Baking, preserving, and indulging in culinary passions in this kitchen will be a time of joy, whiling away the hours looking out into the natural world through the dining room's picture frame window. The home's bedrooms, each with their own distinctive artistic attributes, including two having their own accesses and plenty of natural light to elevate the spirit.

A one-off original piece of ceramic pottery of luxurious jade green shower adorns the bathroom. Light a candle and soak in the claw foot bath and let your soul be soothed by pure rainwater and a spectacular view for a complete retreat experience. The 100,000 litre rainwater tank holds plenty for all your daily needs.

The atrium conservatory is a stunning extension of the living space. It is a sun-filled area for the avid green thumb to propagate nature's gifts or a wonderful place to enjoy delving into your favourite book or two while listening to the symphony of birdlife.

The property is naturally low-maintenance thanks to the wallabies, pademelons, bandicoots, possums, platypus and echidnas. For convenience, you have a double garage with an adjoining workshop/studio attached.

Fern Tree is a small hamlet with significant environmental importance situated in the foothills of kunanyi / Mount Wellington and only 11 km to Hobart's CBD. It is a favourite location for cyclists, day walkers and hikers with many popular tracks and trails at your doorstep.

For your private inspection contact Alison today.