Sprawling estates wow lifestyle lovers


Jarrad Bevan

News Corp Australia Network

No.19 Restdown Dr, Otago was Tasmania’s most popular home of the past week. Picture: Supplied


WHAT do these Hobart lifestyle properties have in common?

Each is set on a 1ha of land.

One with six bedrooms, the other has five.

Luxuriously appointed? You betcha!

Over the past week, No.19 Restdown Dr, Otago and No.26 Remington Pl, Acton Park were Tasmania’s most-viewed residential listings on realestate.com.au with both collecting many thousands of website clicks from property hunters.

The popular Tassie properties also cracked the national charts at No.12 and No.14.

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No.19 Restdown Dr, Otago.


No.19 Restdown Dr, Otago.


The Otago home is listed with Harcourts Kingborough director Andrew Henry, who said the combination of so much waterfront land with an immaculate house was highly appealing to buyers far and wide.

“There are not many places of this size, in such an outstanding position and with a house that was completed to such a high standard,” he said.

“And it has income coming in as well. The accommodation has a great reputation, and repeat clientele. It is a phenomenal little business.”

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No.19 Restdown Dr, Otago.


No.19 Restdown Dr, Otago.


Exceptional craftsmanship is on display at every turn of this multi-level property — from blackwood floors to brass hardware, marble tiles to stone benches.

The stylish white kitchen features European appliances and sweeping views.

On the top floor, the master suite is an expansive 4.2m x 6.9m, plus an ensuite, walk-in wardrobe, and a private balcony.

It is priced at $3.5m-plus.

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No.26 Remington Pl, Acton Park.


No.26 Remington Pl, Acton Park.


Meanwhile, in Acton Park, No.26 sees country charm meeting contemporary luxury in a perfect example of the type of homestead that attracts buyers to the area.

Across its big 334sq m floorplan, this expansive home offers separate living, dining and accommodation wings that would suit large or extended families.

The kitchens are gourmet with premium appliances, granite benches, and plenty of storage.

Naturally, the master bedroom is complete with a walk-through dressing room and an ensuite.

On the opposite side of the house, another master-sized bedroom has dual access to a spa bathroom.

No.26 Remington Pl, Acton Park.


No.26 Remington Pl, Acton Park.


“Positioned upon a stunning allotment with pristine views stretching out across the pastoral land dotted with greenery towards Pitt Water sits an impressive family homestead,” the listing says.

“This imposing country estate is the ultimate semirural retreat … a mere 15 minutes from Hobart’s CBD, and within proximity to the shopping hubs of Cambridge, Richmond, and Sorell.”

Peterswald for property’s Harry Coomer and Nick Morgan have the property listed in the $1.3m-plus price range.


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