EDEN’S GARDEN

Delightful Dover is home to Eden, an opulent bayside mansion where dreams come true.

A HOME like Eden in Dover is bound to have a property lover’s imagination running wild.

It is the type of prestige waterside property that most only dream of owning.

Fall Real Estate property consultant Jeanne Best said a few words sprang to mind when thinking of Eden.

“Grand, an ambience of elegance, prestigious and spectacular,” she said.

“But I also think of it as a spacious yet warm family home.

“It is certainly an enviable lifestyle that is on offer here.”

Jeanne said Eden was built with absolute attention to detail.

“Among its many, many fine features, the home is perfectly private,” she said.

“It offers uninterrupted views and spectacular displays from the dolphins and whales that swim by.

“The luxury of being able to swim every day in the indoor heated pool is appealing.

“Eden also comes with a private registered mooring, perfect for the boating enthusiast.”

Entry to Eden, set on a substantial

2539sq m of waterside land, is via high custom-made gates.

This double brick five-bedroom home features 10-foot ceilings, exquisite mantelpieces and an abundance of blackwood including the architraves, alongside skirting boards and handmade panel doors.

The home has an ambience of elegance that is evident in the wide entrance foyer with large marble tiles or in the magnificent blackwood and Huon pine staircase.

There are four upstairs bedrooms, two with ensuites. The master bedroom’s ensuite is exquisite with its Rose Aurora marble tiles, a large walk-in shower, double vanity and a spa.

The main bedroom has a huge walk-in wardrobe and access to a parents retreat, fourth bedroom or nursery featuring an ornate, antique white marble mantelpiece and a black granite hearth.

The upper level also has access to a beautiful terrace that captures the amazing outlook.

Downstairs, the floorplan includes formal dining room and formal lounge, both adorned with ornate ceiling roses.

A marble fireplace and an antique crystal chandelier add to the sense of grandeur.

The formal dining room has a full-length, solid blackwood mantelpiece with an antique fire grate, plus two crystal chandeliers.

A comfortable family room adjoins a spacious all blackwood kitchen with a large, black granite centre island bench, a walk-in pantry and quality appliances.

Off the informal dining area there is a well-appointed laundry with plenty of storage and a sewing bench.

The bathroom downstairs is conveniently located off the study or fifth bedroom, with custom-made American cedar louvres on the bay window.

From the family room, the owner can enter the indoor swimming pool and patio area – a wonderful spot for year-round entertainment.

There is a shower and a custom-made floor to cover the pool, when required.

The sauna has a Tylo heater and rocks, three-tier seating plus a steam-proof light fitting.

Located nearby is a self-contained studio with its own entrance.

Jeanne said an ideal buyer for this prestige home might be retirees looking for a relaxed lifestyle in a pristine location.

“This is a home that offers the type of space – and beauty – where you will want to invite family and friends to come and stay,” she said.

“It would be an ideal home for a family with schools, a medical centre, transport, wonderful beaches, walking tracks, fishing, festivals, fresh air and great produce all at hand.

“I could see a couple buying it if they were looking to mix business with pleasure.

“There could be an opportunity to Airbnb the separate one-bedroom unit.

“And could you imagine hosting a wedding or garden party here?”

Jeanne said Dover and the Huon was known for its natural beauty, rich cultural heritage and events such as the Cygnet Folk Festival or Taste of the Huon.

“Dover offers a wonderful lifestyle,” she said.

“It is only one hour’s drive from Hobart and people love the temperate climate and village atmosphere.”