The two outstanding architect-designed buildings on this superlative 12.77 hectares of Adventure Bay land offer a new owner an appealing choice – live in The Lodge and earn a solid income from short-term accommodation in the Spa Cottage; or opt to use both to tap into Bruny Island’s buoyant tourism market. That’s how the current owners have managed this beautiful property in recent years and they have excellent returns to prove the value of their investment.
Acclaimed Tasmanian architect Phillip Stary, local artisan builder Colin Bickmore and Bruny landscaper/stonemason John Lampkin worked together to create the two beautiful buildings that comprise Adventure Bay Retreat.
The larger dwelling is The Lodge, backed by mature native eucalypt forest and looking out to expansive views over the marsupial lawns and down towards the bay. The signature use of local stone, Tasmanian timbers and massive salvaged wharf beams are highlights of the construction. The overall feeling of the three-bedroom Lodge is of understated luxury, from the deep plunge bath in the master suite to the fully-appointed kitchen/dining area with top-flight appliances; and from the gleaming glass and quarry-tiled surfaces of the main bathroom to the comfortable second and third bedrooms with their forest views. Deep leather lounges invite you to take a couple of steps down into the living area with its cozy wood heater, while glass doors open to a large deck. A special surprise is the hidden mezzanine level, accessed by an unfolding ladder.
A couple of hundred metres away down the block and screened by a dense thicket of hedging trees is the Adventure Bay Retreat’s second building, The Spa Cottage. Designed as a luxury getaway for two people, the Spa Cottage has an open-plan living/kitchen/dining area with wood heater. Adjacent is the spa bathroom with walk-in shower and a king-sized bed. Vaulted timber ceilings and skilled stonework inside and out are impressive features.
Both The Lodge and The Spa Cottage can show very successful records as short-term accommodation, with repeat guests, international and family group bookings making up a significant proportion of total visitors. Details are available on request.
Completing a very appealing package, there’s a timber-clad shed with double roller doors off the driveway of The Lodge, complete with washing machines and dryers to facilitate servicing the accommodation. An expert team of cleaners is in place to look after the two properties.
Wide sandy beaches, the walking tracks of the South Bruny National Park and the shop, café and sporting facilities of Adventure Bay, Bruny Island’s most popular destination, are all close by, although the secluded location near the end of a no-through road guarantees peace and privacy.
This uniquely lovely property is approached through craftsman-built stone gateposts and swinging timber gates, before sweeping along a driveway with its avenue of deciduous trees. There’s a real sense of arrival as the gabled façade of The Lodge comes into view.
Come and see it for yourself – call Jude to arrange a private viewing.
** The information contained herein has been supplied to us and we have no reason to doubt its accuracy, however, we cannot guarantee it. Accordingly, all interested parties should make their own enquiries to verify this information.
