Kathmandu founder Jan Cameron, others flock to NSW Sapphire Coast, Tasmania’s northeast
Luxury, remote acreages on the NSW Sapphire Coast and in Tasmania’s northeast are gaining lots of traction from buyers including Kathmandu founder Jan Cameron.
Luxury, remote acreages on the NSW Sapphire Coast and in Tasmania’s northeast are gaining lots of traction from mainland and local buyers including Kathmandu founder Jan Cameron.
Halfway between Sydney and Melbourne on the NSW Sapphire Coast, Ivy Hill and Dundundra, which are run as a single 163-acre farm, are on the market with an asking price of $6m to $7m. The properties are offered for sale in one line, or separately.
The Ivy Hill homestead and adjoining home on Dundundra have both undergone complete transformations, under the guidance of renowned interior designer Andrea Killen of AK Designs. The high level of finishes and craftsmanship is evident as soon as you enter each of the homesteads, according to the marketing agents Deb Cullen and Richard Royle of Cullen Royle.
Mr Royle said the farm was positioned in one of Australia’s greatest swimming locations, adding that the Wapengo region is a stunningly beautiful place to live, and is renowned for its peaceful lifestyle and seaside climate.
The five-bedroom Ivy Hill homestead is an elegant single-level house featuring an open plan design with light-filled interiors, brush box timber flooring, contemporary bathrooms, and chef-grade kitchen with Wolf and Liebherr appliances.
The heart of the homestead is a large, open-plan living, dining and entertaining space, and the kitchen has a 4m-long island bench.
The homestead is complemented by a wraparound veranda with blackbutt hardwood decking, wide entertaining spaces, ideal for outdoor living and dining.
The Dundundra Homestead has been extended and fully renovated with sweeping views over the farmland and bush. The home features an open-plan design with light-filled interiors, solid ash timber flooring, contemporary bathrooms, chef-grade kitchen and neutral palate.
There are three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a commercial art gallery which could be reconfigured to provide two more bedrooms or separate guest accommodation.
Both homes have interconnected rainwater tank storage systems. The combined farms have approximately 587,700 litres of water storage in tanks.
In Tasmania, within 24 hours of listing it online, agent Tracey Atkins booked multiple inspections for a $6.6m coastal retreat on the island’s eastern coastline she is marketing for a string of interested mainlanders and local islanders.
The Forbes Global Properties director will spend Easter showing potential buyers through Headland Estate, situated on a coastal point at Seymour, near Bichenco and is almost entirely encircled by Crown Land. It has a sprawling main homestead built from local materials, as well as separate guest quarters, and comes with a price guide of $6m to $6.6m.
Encompassing five acres, the property offers a main house with three bedrooms and two bathrooms as well as a guest suite with two bedrooms and a bathroom.
The guesthouse has been used as an Airbnb and the entire estate is being offered for sale by Kellie Robinson, who developed it seven years ago and is moving back to Sydney to be closer to family.
The property sports lots of lifestyle amenities across the grounds, including a cray cooking station to handle the morning catch from its cray pots offshore.
“We are finding there is an immense interest in anything that offers space, privacy and getaway qualities,” Ms Atkins said.
“I know the wider belief is that a challenging market hits lifestyle hardest because it’s considered a discretionary spend, but we’re not seeing that in our business. Especially for Tasmania, where the interest from high-net-worth buyers right around the world remains laser sharp.
“The pavilion-style homestead is the perfect response to its pristine location – constructed from local materials to stand the test of both aesthetics and time.’’
Ms Atkins said Headland Estate has all the beauty and drama that makes Tasmania’s east coast one of Australia’s favourite escapist destinations and is just over 90 minutes from Launceston and two hours drive from Hobart Airport.
“It’s a place to watch whales, dolphins, seals and penguins all day long. And enjoy some of the finest walks, food and wines in the world.”
Meanwhile, Ms Cameron has just added a Bruny Island property, Woodlands estate, to her Tasmanian portfolio. Ms Atkins would not be drawn on the sale but it is understood Ms Cameron paid around the guide price of $6m to $6.6m for the farm and Georgian mansion south of Hobart.
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