This is a unique and significant contemporary traditional house, architecturally designed and completed in 2025 with meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail, utilising natural and non-toxic materials.

The property frontage is delineated by a delightful macrocarpa picket fence, rising to a higher solid fence at the rear, enabling privacy while preserving pleasant views to the surrounding trees and hills.

Locally quarried sandstone step between a pair of established pencil pines leads onto a small hardwood deck. A symmetrical facade according to the Georgian village character is stained charred grey, evoking traditional Tasmanian tarred timber buildings. An Egyptian red six-panel hardwood door with solid brass hardware opens into a small entrance hall.

The interior immediately impresses with lofty 3 metre ceilings supported by massive cedar beams, natural pine lining and warm Tasmanian oak floorboards, as well as abundance of light entering through generously sized double glazed windows and timber venetian blinds.

Utilising all natural materials throughout and completely avoiding synthetic paints or treatments, the interior represents a benchmark in occupant health and comfort. Breathable walls maintain optimum relative humidity, air quality and temperature. No microplastics emitting carpets, no off-gassing vinyl or paints.

Premium Daikin Zena A/C unit can be controlled remotely via mobile phone and warms the home in minutes even on the coldest nights. Wood heater can be installed, as it has been approved and floor structure reinforced. Floor-to-ceiling convection doors allow for effective passive ventilation and heat transfer to bedrooms, eliminating the need for fans or ducting. Ceiling, walls and floor are throughly insulated.

The house has semi built-in European furniture and appliances. Bathroom flooring is natural linoleum (not plastic) and includes a separate laundry tub and washing machine/dryer. Dishwasher connections are ready in the kitchen if desired.

The floor plan’s exemplary efficiency and the uncommonly high ceilings allow this spacious interior to fit on just 60 square metres (the maximum for secondary dwelling in Tasmania) and thus preserve an expansive backyard for a range of future options, such as building a larger, primary dwelling at the rear and renting out the existing house, or establishing an extensive ornamental or organic vegetable garden or urban farm, or extending the existing house to 3 or 4 bedrooms, or building a large garage or workshop.

Just 7 minute walk to the main street, you are not too close nor too far from the popular tourism centre of Ross, with its famous Georgian architecture, old deciduous trees, stone bridge from 1836, a post office, boutiques, restaurants, shops, churches and museums.

Ross is conveniently located about half way between Hobart and Launceston. Notably the region has the lowest crime rate in the state according to local Police. No wonder neighbours and townsfolk are remarkably friendly.

The house has been featured in international media and is scheduled to be exhibited as part of Australian Institute of Architect’s 2025 Open House event, if new owners agree.

Due to the special nature of this home, the vendors are willing to negotiate price with the right buyer. Therefore interested parties are invited to share their intentions for the property in their enquiry, if they wish.

Please note the property is occupied and inspections are strictly by appointment only. Please note message/email enquiries are preferred for this listing.