For purchasers who want privacy, this is just the property. It is set back from the street in an elevated position, and has commanding views of the River Derwent from Bridgewater to the Queen’s Domain and Mount Wellington. Entry is via a private sealed driveway.

About half the block has been landscaped, mostly with natives, and is reticulated. The remainder has been left as natural bush. Immediately below is a larger area of bushland, and the house, which faces NE, directly overlooks MONA (Museum of Old and New Art).

This solidly built brick home has many features that will appeal to people looking for a generously sized family abode on a large allotment (2984m2) which provides many opportunities for children to play, or for further imaginative landscaping.

The large lounge room with in built cabinets and bookshelves includes a newly installed no fuss Daikin reverse cycle heat pump. The area adjoins the formal dining area for ease of entertaining. With a large, partly roofed, sundeck off these rooms, it is just the place to entertain family and friends.

Sit back and take in the commanding view from the family room with casual eating area. which adjoins the kitchen, complete with walk in pantry, double wall oven, dishwasher and canopy over the island bench with cooktop.

There are four bedrooms with built-in robes and with the master bedroom having a separate dressing area and direct access to the sundeck.

The main bathroom is upstairs and includes separate bath and shower, vanity area and toilet. There is a another shower and toilet in the laundry downstairs.

Rooms on the lower level of the house, which also include a rumpus room and workshop/hobby room for the home handyman, could be easily reconfigured to create an independent living area. They, too, have the same exceptional views.

Built to cater for the extremes of Tasmanian weather the home is insulated both in the roof and walls.

There is also a double garage with remote controlled doors, carport plus off street parking.