BLACKMANS BAY
55 FOSSIL COVE DRIVE
A HOME like this one is hard to put into words.
How often does a home come along that is set on more than 1.6ha of land in a bustling, sought-after suburb that also looks out over a cliff’s edge towards the water? Hardly ever? Maybe never?
According to EIS Property director Nyal Merdivenci, a property such as this one at No.55 Fossil Cove Drive, Blackmans Bay, is about as rare as rare gets.
“The area is very tightly held, properties hardly ever come up for sale here,” Nyal said.
“There have only been 14 property sales in this sought-after location in the past 20 years, including two blocks of land.
“Words like ‘commanding position’ or ‘clifftop masterpiece’ are what spring to mind when thinking of this outstanding property.”
Packed with impressive features, this family-sized home is set in a location that takes in uninterrupted and wide views of the River Derwent.
These are the type of magnificent views that will never cease to amaze.
Whether entertaining friends or relaxing with family, the 180-degree panoramic vista is a sight to behold at any time of the day or night.
The acreage’s landscaped gardens are full of lusciously established plants and trees. The gardens also offer delightful outlooks and prime positions to soak up the ambience.
Entry to the property is via a concrete driveway that curves from the road, through the tress until the house is revealed.
The driveway also provides direct access to a large double garage, a double carport, and a drive-in parking area directly outside the front door.
Nyal said he expected potential buyers to be wowed by the property’s waterside location, its direct access to Fossil Cove, and the grand home with its flexible floor plan with five bedrooms and multiple living spaces across two levels.
A slate-paved portico greets guests on arrival before giving way to marble tiles in the welcoming foyer.
Nyal said it was the type of home where exploring each level was a joy.
“Stroll around at your leisure and you will find that every room offers a surprise with views that will leave you breathless,’’ he said.
“You can admire the high cathedral ceiling in the family room, the exposed blackwood beams in the lounge, or the perfect blend of myrtle and granite in the kitchen.”
Throughout the substantial double-brick home there is a plethora of artisan-style wooden interiors and unique stone features that match the exterior design of the home.
It features quality appliances and multiple heating solutions.
The home attracts all-day sunshine and was carefully designed and craftsman-built in the mid-1990s.
The upper floor features a huge balcony, a large central lounge, living areas and the master bedroom with its ensuite and walk-in wardrobe.
There are more bedroom and living spaces on the lower level, including a kitchenette, which adds to the flexibility of possible uses for the home.
Nyal said the extensive outdoor areas and generous accommodation on multiple levels might lend the property to cross-generational living or an accommodation-style enterprise.
There is a ducted vacuum system throughout the home, a 80,000-litre water tank and a large 9m x 6m garage.
The combination of reverse-cycle heat pumps with a gas log fire will ward off any winter chills.
Local shops, restaurants and services as well as Kingston Central are all only a 10-minute drive away from Fossil Cove Drive.
Another major positive attribute is the owner can access the cliff face down to the water mark from their property. How often can people make that claim?