Private island with luxurious bespoke accommodation Hidden just off Tasmania’s pristine east coast, Ram Island is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to secure your own private sanctuary in one of the state’s most beautiful and tightly held regions. One of only eleven privately owned islands in Tasmania, this extraordinary 26-hectare landholding sits perfectly between Orford and Swansea, offering rare seclusion without sacrificing connection. Surrounded by crystal-clear waters and framed by sweeping views across Freycinet, Maria Island and the Tasmanian mainland, the island delivers a true sense of escape — yet remains only minutes from shore by private barge. The surrounding waterways are navigable, with sheltered jetties on both the island and mainland allowing reliable access. The owners move freely around the island by barge or runabout. The main residence sits elevated at approximately 39 feet above sea level, capturing commanding outlooks and cooling sea breezes, while the nearby shed sits even higher at 42 feet, ensuring both security and uninterrupted views. Custom-built, the home occupies a prime position on the island. Designed and constructed by a highly respected Tasmanian builder, the residence blends natural timbers with statement steel to reflect its coastal setting. Expansive glazing fills the home with light and frames breathtaking vistas in every direction, including a direct outlook to the iconic Freycinet Peninsula. The main living level brings together open-plan lounge and dining with a wood-fired heating system that is cleverly ducted to warm every room. The separate media room and home office sit alongside this space, while an additional family room upstairs provides flexibility for guests or children. Thermal honeycomb blinds on the northern elevation further enhance comfort, and the home’s design allows for excellent cross-flow ventilation and consistent afternoon sea breezes, eliminating the need for air-conditioning. Effortless indoor-outdoor living is a hallmark of the home. From the main living area, doors open onto a north-facing wrap-around timber deck, where panoramic ocean and island views create a magical setting for dining, entertaining or simply unwinding. The deck is complemented by a BBQ bar and custom timber seating, making it a natural gathering point in every season. The home is serviced by two kitchens. The main kitchen features stone benchtops, quality appliances and a walk-in pantry, while the lower-level commercial-scale kitchen is equipped with generous food storage and a walk-in cool room — ideal for extended stays, entertaining or future accommodation use. Accommodation includes three generous bedrooms filled with natural light and water views. The master suite is a standout, offering a walk-in dressing room and stylish ensuite. The main bathroom features a walk-in glass shower, deep bathtub and elegant vanity, while a separate toilet and a well-appointed laundry with mud-room access ensure day-to-day practicality. Ram Island is entirely self-sufficient, operating on a powerful 45kW solar system supported by battery storage and a backup generator. Even with multiple fridges, a cool room, appliances and entertainment systems running, the system easily supports modern living. Water security is equally impressive, with rainwater tanks totalling 250,000 litres, supplemented by a substantial dam estimated to hold between 100,000 and 150,000 litres. Outbuildings include a powered garage and workshop housing the power plant and equipment storage, providing everything required to maintain and enjoy a property of this scale. On the mainland side, secure and convenient parking is available for multiple vehicles, including spaces adjacent to the jetty and along a gated 27-metre-wide approx. licensed right-of-way leading to High Street, ensuring safe and private access at all times. The island itself is a natural wonder. Gentle, pastoral slopes lead down to the water’s edge in every direction, dotted with established trees and native vegetation. Birdlife is abundant, with oyster catchers, rosellas, white-bellied sea eagles, wedge-tailed eagles and owls regularly seen, alongside wallabies and kangaroos. From the firepit near the shoreline, dolphins and seals are known to glide past in the bay. A fenced area is already in place for growing your own produce, reinforcing the island’s eco-friendly and self-sufficient lifestyle. Beyond its appeal as an extraordinary private retreat, Ram Island also represents a rare and highly compelling development and lifestyle investment opportunity (STCA). The Glamorgan Spring Bay Council has confirmed that low-impact eco-pod accommodation is supported in principle on the island (STCA), opening the door to the creation of an exclusive, boutique accommodation offering in one of Tasmania’s most tightly held and sought-after coastal regions. With 26 hectares of gently undulating land, multiple sheltered bays, established access points and existing infrastructure already in place, the island lends itself naturally to a range of future uses. These could include luxury eco-lodges, wellness or retreat accommodation, a private conservation estate, or a high-end, invitation-only short-stay experience (all STCA)— all designed to take full advantage of the island’s remarkable privacy, water access and panoramic coastal views. Crucially, the island already benefits from reliable marine access, jetty infrastructure, on-shore parking, a substantial off-grid power system, extensive water storage and a commercial-scale kitchen and cool room. This significantly reduces the upfront cost and complexity of establishing any future accommodation or hospitality venture, allowing a new owner to focus on design, positioning and experience rather than core services. Set just minutes from the mainland and within easy reach of Hobart Airport, Ram Island occupies a strategic position within Tasmania’s booming east coast tourism corridor. Its proximity to Freycinet National Park, Maria Island, award-winning wineries and world-class beaches provides a powerful foundation for a premium tourism offering, while its private-island status places it in a category of its own within the Australian market. Whether held as a family legacy asset, transformed into a world-class eco-retreat, or leveraged as a rare income-producing private island, Ram Island offers a scale of opportunity that is virtually impossible to replicate. Inclusions with sale: -Suzuki Vitara farm vehicle -Tractor including carryall, slasher and 4 in 1 bucket -Large dining table and 8 timber chairs Fridge / Freezer to kitchen -Large leather sofa and ottoman -Big screen TV to media room -2X leather sofa beds to upper loft Coffee table in upper loft -2X octagonal side tables -Bedbase in master bed -Bedbases in Bedroom 2/3 -External glasstop table and 8 chairs Beefeater BBQ 4 burner (S/Steel) LED TV in shed studio -Fridge / Freezer in shed studio -Freestanding woodheater in shed studio -High back office chair in study -2 bedside table in master bedroom -4X leather and timber bar stools in kitchen
