Sitting high above Sandy Bay in one of the suburb’s most sough-after streets, this timeless Esmond Dorney designed home was commissioned by the current family as their “for-ever” home and remains true to its original C1971 aesthetic. With privacy and picturesque views paramount, this unique home occupies a space where retro style and comfort reigns supreme.

The private driveway, lined with hedges and blooming florals, guides you to the entrance where you’ll find parking for 3 or 4 vehicles, a level lawn and garden area and small garden cottage/studio.

Once inside, the view is breathtaking with an uninterrupted water vista stretching out across the Derwent, from the foothills of Mount Wellington, the Tasman Bridge, Hobart’s Eastern Shore and the Tasman Peninsula.

This much-loved property features a large living room and combined dining, opening out onto the balcony. The functional and spacious kitchen contains the necessary culinary essentials including a Fisher & Paykel fridge, AEG electric cooktop, rangehood and dishwasher, plus an AEG oven and a microwave. The powder blue benchtops balance nicely with the all-white tiles, drawers and cabinetry, of which there is an abundance.

Retro accents throughout the home easily blend with modern décor including distinctive lighting and wall and ceiling paneling. Multiple electric panel heaters throughout, combined with an abundance of natural warmth and newly fitted double glazing ensure year-round comfortable living conditions.

The home has three generous and light-filled bedrooms. The master features large built-in wardrobes and glorious water views via the large windows and the office or study could easily become an additional bedroom.

The central and well-ventilated bathroom is sizeable with a bath, shower and vanity, plus room for laundry appliances, storage and a convenient in-room retractable washing line. The separate toilet is located nearby.

Outside, the large deck spans the length of the property and is the ideal place to entertain family and friends, or to simply soak up the sunshine while watching the boats drift down the River. Downstairs, the low-maintenance lawn is secluded by a large rear fence, with an undercover area for shade.

Under the house, an expansive space, already equipped with a concrete floor, is available for storage or to convert into additional living quarters. This wonderful area offers significant potential for further development and would easily accommodate more light filled living spaces and bedrooms.