4852 Channel Highway Gordon TAS 7150

Literally a stone's throw from the water's edge, this location offers an exciting opportunity to create something truly special. With a coveted north-easterly aspect, the property captures stunning Channel views, welcoming 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 300 metres away, with sandy swimming and kayaking spots literally across the road. From the home and grounds, the outlook extends north towards Apollo Bay and North Bruny, creating an ever-changing backdrop. Wildlife is very much part of the experience. Dolphins and seals can be spotted from the property, while the skies and shoreline attract abundant birdlife, including white-bellied sea eagles, wedge-tailed eagles, hawks, swamp harriers, cockatoos, parrots, swans, oystercatchers, herons, pelicans and cormorants.

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

Importantly, considerable work has already been undertaken. The home is comfortable to live in, the roof has been repaired, and foundation movement associated with water management has been addressed, an overflow system installed and a new submersible grey-water pump added. 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 a 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 rises to an elevated position with expansive Channel and coastline views. This area has been cleared and 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 area 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 to the grounds.

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 relax and take in the ever-changing Channel, while a second deck provides a more sheltered outdoor space. The front bedroom has been freshly lined and insulated and features bifold glass doors, while new windows have been introduced to the upper level. Practical additions include smart electricity metering, NBN connection, on-demand gas heating and gas hotplates 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 a quieter island life while remaining within easy reach of essentials. The school bus stop is approximately 200 metres away, the Metro bus around 400 metres, and Middleton Store, post office and service station approximately 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 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, establishing a stronger foundation for the next stage, while the cottage, sleepout, sheds, gardens, terraces and land improvements provide plenty 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 special setting, substantial views, established gardens and grounds, and the bones of something very special already in place.

For those seeking a project they can progressively transform into a seaside home, island retreat, creative space or simply their own 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.