4852 Channel Highway Gordon TAS 7150

Literally a stone's throw from the water's edge, this exceptional location offers an impressive 2,818sqm parcel and an exciting opportunity to create something truly special.

With a coveted north-easterly aspect, the property captures stunning channel views from every corner, welcoming beautiful morning light and warmth throughout the day. So close to the coastline, the connection to the water is immediate, while the generous landholding provides plenty of scope to imagine what this remarkable setting could become.

The Gordon jetty and boat ramp are just 300metres away, with sandy swimming and kayaking spots literally across the road. From the home and grounds, there is an ever-changing outlook across the Channel, with the sensational views extending north towards Apollo Bay and North Bruny.

Wildlife is very much part of the experience. Dolphins and seals can be spotted from the property, while the surrounding skies and shoreline attract an extraordinary variety of birdlife, from white-bellied sea eagles and wedge-tailed eagles to hawks and swamp harriers, not to mention the cockatoos, parrots, swans, oystercatchers, herons, pelicans, cormorants, plovers and gulls.

The original 1960s weatherboard cottage provides a solid foundation for its next chapter. The existing footprint includes approximately 98sqm of the original cottage, complemented by a generous 44sqm deck that creates exceptional outdoor living and entertaining space. A separate sleepout and shed add a further 77sqm, offering a substantial starting point for those who see the opportunity to renovate, enhance and personalise an existing home rather than begin a new build from the ground up.

Importantly, considerable work has already been undertaken by the current owner to improve the property and address previous issues. The home is comfortable to live in, the roof has been repaired, and foundation movement associated with water management has been addressed through significant drainage improvements. These include approximately 150 metres of socked agricultural pipe and gravel drainage, together with the disconnection of a leaking tank, installation of an overflow system and addition of a new submersible grey-water pump.

There is still work to be done, and this is not being presented as a turn-key home. Instead, it offers the opportunity to restore, renovate and improve an existing property, with the original sleepout presenting a particularly rewarding restoration project. Further work to the cottage will allow its next owner to shape the home around their own needs, style and vision. For the right buyer, that is part of the appeal.

The substantial existing footprint means there is already something meaningful to work with, allowing the transformation to evolve over time rather than starting entirely from scratch. Subject to all applicable planning and building requirements, the existing dwelling footprint provides an important starting point for those wanting to secure this exceptional location and progressively create a home that reflects their own vision.

The land itself has also been thoughtfully shaped and improved. Terracing has created useful, manageable areas for gardens, while the upper portion of the block rises to an elevated position, capturing expansive views across the channel and coastline. This area has been cleared of weeds and thoughtfully replanted with native trees, shrubs and grasses, creating a natural sense of privacy while retaining the sunshine and outlook. Taller plantings along the southern boundary are continuing to establish additional screening, while the house compound is fenced and dog friendly.

Around the home, an established garden combines mature plantings with a productive collection of fruiting varieties, including cherries, hazelnuts, olives, feijoas, lemon, lime, passionfruit, grapes, cape gooseberries and elderberries. There is a real sense of a garden evolving here, with plenty already established and further opportunity to add your own touch. A historic sandstone retaining wall adds a beautiful layer of character and connects the grounds to the property's past.

The home itself enjoys a sunny northerly and easterly orientation, with water views from almost every room. The main deck makes the most of the sunshine and outlook, creating a wonderful place to sit, relax and take in the ever-changing Channel. A second, smaller deck provides a more sheltered outdoor space. Inside, the front bedroom has been freshly lined and insulated and features bifold glass doors, while a number of beautiful new windows have been introduced to the upper level.

Practical additions include smart electricity metering, NBN connection, on-demand gas heating and gas hotplates paired with a fan-forced electric oven. Two useful sheds provide additional storage, there is ample parking for multiple vehicles, and the home enjoys a private position set back from the road.

Gordon offers the opportunity to embrace a quieter island lifestyle while remaining within easy reach of the everyday essentials. The school bus stop is approximately 200 metres away, the Metro bus approximately 400 metres, and Middleton Store, post office, and service station around 4 kilometres from home.

And then there is the coastline. Just beyond the property, the shoreline invites you to make the most of the Channel in your own way. Wander down for a swim, launch a kayak, explore the foreshore or head to the nearby jetty and boat ramp for fishing and boating. It is this wonderfully close relationship with the water, combined with the views and sense of space, that gives this property much of its character.

Ultimately, this is a property for someone who can see beyond what is here today and appreciate what it could become. Considerable work has already been undertaken by the current owner, establishing a stronger foundation for the next stage, while the cottage, sleepout, sheds, gardens, terraces and extensive land improvements provide plenty of substance to build upon.

It is not a finished product, and it is not being presented as one. Instead, it is a genuine Tasmanian opportunity with a remarkable setting, substantial views, an established garden and grounds, and the bones of something very special already in place.

For those looking for a project they can progressively transform into a seaside home, island retreat, creative space or simply their own place to escape, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

Contact Laureen Wood on 0409 680 822 for more information.

Disclaimer: All information contained herein is gathered from sources we believe to be reliable. However we cannot guarantee its accuracy and interested persons should rely on their own enquiries.