Lifestyle, Location & a History of Strong Returns

Introducing The Trig on Mount Arthur - Award-Winning Eco Accommodation and Family Home<br/><br/>THE PROPERTY<br/>Nestled in the picturesque North East region of Tasmania, The Trig is a truly unique 45-acre property offering an exceptional blend of natural beauty and sustainable living. This stunning property comprises approximately 25 acres of pristine bushland and 20 acres of lush pasture, providing an ideal balance of serenity and productivity. Located only 20 minutes from Launceston, the property offers both convenience and accessibility to the region.<br/><br/>Perched 500 meters above sea level, this property rests on a gently sloping shelf on the foothills of majestic Mount Arthur. From its elevated position, it offers breathtaking panoramic views spanning from the Western Tiers to the Tamar River, including Ninth Island and West Sandy Cape. The property enjoys abundant sunshine throughout the day, thanks to its orientation from east to west, providing you with unforgettable sunrises and sunsets.<br/><br/>THE RESIDENCE<br/>The architecturally designed family home and centrepiece of the property, clad in vertical hardwood timber, features two bespoke bedrooms as well as a flexible third that doubles as a meditation studio or loft. Timber floors and lining grace the interior, and large bespoke celery-top timber sliding glass doors in the principal bedroom maximise natural light and views. The principal bedroom has its own private deck oriented to the vista and a large dressing room with functional provisions for storage. There is also a custom window seat that looks out across the lake and the abundant birdlife.<br/><br/>An open-concept living, dining, and kitchen space in a seperate pavilion contains custom details in brass and native timbers highlighting the idiosyncrasies of the occupants and the one of nature of the property. The main living volume contains an internal bath adjacent the main fireplace whilst another bath rests outdoors on the owner's deck beneath the sun and stars.<br/><br/>The upper floor area of the main volume houses the second dedicated bedroom and is the perfect space for guests. A carefully curated bathroom serves the main residence and it too opens out onto vistas that look across the water and reflect the sky and trees.<br/><br/>Pragmatically, the Residence has a large workshop with two bays of garaging immediately accessible from the house, a detached sauna that overlooks the on site lake, pizza oven and various outbuildings including a greenhouse. <br/><br/>The Residence possesses its own driveway and does not share spaces with guests utilising the various accommodations on the property. <br/><br/>THE TRIG<br/>The unique one bedroom. architecturally designed and self-contained Trig Studio boasts expansive views, a slate-lined bathroom, Huon Pine bespoke kitchen cupboards and drawers, and polished concrete sink and benchtop. <br/><br/>It has a separate entrance from Mountain Road and was the original inspiration for the expansion and development of the property into the boutique accommodation provider that the property now supports. <br/><br/>Spatially, the raked ceiling provides an intimate yet expansive volume that accommodates both public and private spaces within the footprint of the dwelling. There are both private gardens and distant viewpoints that are celebrated from the windows on all sides of the Trig. <br/><br/>THE CONTAINER<br/>The newest architectural insertion into the landscape, the Container conversion offers a one bedroom accommodation with a shower room, bathroom, outside bath, and two deck spaces. It also offers a separate entrance from Mountain Road which ensures optimal privacy for guests of the various accommodation and the residents of the property.<br/><br/>The Container expresses detail through its clever use of materiality and the balance of raw finished timbers and metals <br/><br/>THE SPACE<br/>A charming two bedroom studio with a dining and kitchen area and a separate lounge currently houses a young couple who may be willing to stay on for new owners. They assist with property maintenance and upkeep. Alternatively, the Space becomes a third lettable boutique accommodation for optimising the productivity and return available from the property. <br/><br/>The Space is the closest accommodation to the Residence but it too is oriented to unique vistas on the property and has parking provision and access from its our dedicated courtyard-esque garden. <br/><br/>THE EXTRAS<br/>Outdoor features and amenities of the property include:<br/><br/>• Bore water with a flow of 6,700 litres/ph pumps water to a header tank, providing gravity-fed water to all four main buildings and the garden.<br/>• Water sources include a nearly one-meg spring and surface fed lake and a smaller spring-fed dam.<br/>• 6-person Victorian registered fire bunker for added safety.<br/>• Greenhouse and enclosed veggie garden including many hundred native specimens including pepper berries, proteas, Waratahs and leucadendrons contained within 8 seperate enclosures on the property. Many of which are sold locally in both cut and dried forms.<br/>• On-site vineyard - protected by wallaby-proof fencing & featuring approximately 300 plants but currently untended.<br/>• Wood-fired sauna overlooking lake making an ideal plunge pool<br/>• Small stockyards with a ramp suitable for livestock handling.<br/>• Pastured land is surrounded by wallaby-proof fencing and divided into three paddocks, each with water troughs.<br/>• Marked walking track through different forest types and adjacent limestone cliffs.<br/><br/>THE PLANET<br/>The property operates on renewable energy, boasting an almost new lithium battery bank, solar panels, and two inverters. A Honda generator automatically recharges the batteries, though this only occurs periodically in winter. Underground power lines provide electricity to the three accommodations, all sourced from the battery bank located adjacent the Residence.<br/><br/>The property's natural features include a stand of the endangered Melaleuca, rainforest areas with ferns, white gums, dogwood, blackwoods, and wattles. Limestone cliffs stretching approximately 400 meters along the edge of the pasture area add to the unique charm.<br/>A marked walking track through the bush provides an opportunity to explore the property's diverse landscape and its remarkable views, including the mouth of the Tamar River, Ninth Island, Western Tiers, Cradle Mountain, and of course, the iconic Mount Arthur.<br/><br/>THE OPPORTUNITY<br/>This once-in-a-lifetime, property, The Trig on Mount Arthur, offers a rare chance to own a profitable and award-winning eco-accommodation and a family home in one of Tasmania's most breathtaking settings. Embrace a sustainable lifestyle while enjoying the beauty of nature from the comfort of your own piece of paradise that promises an extraordinary opportunity to enjoy life that brings with it strong returns. <br/><br/>Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity - contact Thomas to arrange a viewing today!<br/><br/>More information available @ https://thetrig.com.au