Have to love our lifestyle

It’s hard to find a lifestyle property for sale in greater Launceston, let alone one that offers as much as this Swan Bay beauty, writes Jarrad Bevan.

TASMANIA’S hottest property of the past week is a special home that gives a great big tick to the “prestige lifestyle” box.

Located near the river at Swan Bay, No.496 Los Angelos Rd has attracted buyer attention far and wide.

McGrath Launceston director Josh Hart has fielded inquiries from local and interstate buyers alongside some international inquiry, too.

He said when those global buyers are house-hunting in Tassie, they often have links to Australia, be that family that lives here or even growing up here themselves.

With over 5500 views on realestate.com.au, No.496 was the state’s No.1 most viewed home.

Through the first week on the market, it had five inspections and 20-plus inquiries.

“The property has got really good traction, with a couple of contracts issued already,” Mr Hart said.

Set on 2.81ha, this large family home feels a world away from the hustle and bustle, yet the owner can be in the Launie CBD in just 15 minutes.

From its position in the heart of Swan Bay, there is a beautiful outlook of farmland and vines.

The renovated four-bedroom home features multiple living rooms, including an open plan lounge and a dining area that connects to an undercover alfresco area.

The formal lounge or rumpus room would be ideal for children or as a separate space for family.

The superb kitchen is large with a breakfast bar, dishwasher and a new butler’s pantry.

There are hardwood floors, and ducted heating and cooling systems.

The master bedroom is luxurious with its walk-in wardrobe and recently renovated ensuite while the main bathroom is a beauty highlighted by its separate freestanding bath and shower.

Outside, the grounds are ideal for children and friends, including a swimming pool and a play area.

There are stables, a hay shed, storage shed and a double garage near the home.

Fantastic infrastructure includes quality fencing for the paddock, dam and sheds. It would be ideal for those looking at a property for horses, sheep or a hobby farm.

The 16m x 11.5m shed and workshop is truly huge.

On top of all of this, an easy walk leads from the house to a local reserve bordering onto the Tamar River.

Mr Hart said there was no shortage of buyers looking for space, luxury and lifestyle in Tasmania.

“This type of lifestyle acreage and price point is really hotly contested, especially in Tasmania,” he said.

“The prestige lifestyle property market is really strong. People want to relocate here.

“A recent example would be the country manor on three acres at Riverside that we sold that in June for $1.925m with competing buyers based in Victoria and Queensland.”

For No.496, Mr Hart’s gut feeling is that it will be snapped up by a local family looking for lifestyle close to Launceston or a relocation buyer that loves the space and proximity to the city.

“Our stock levels for lifestyle properties are so low right now, I believe people who own that type of property know the value of what they have got,” he said.

No.496 Los Angelos Rd is priced at “Best offer over $1.25m”.