No.474 Wattle Grove Rd, Wattle Grove. Picture: Supplied STANDOUT features come in all shapes and sizes, and in this Huon Valley property, the cauldron was chief among them.
No.474 Wattle Grove Rd, Wattle Grove is far from the norm, boasting a sleek and sophisticated contemporary family home, 50 acres of lush land, and an accommodation venture inspired by church architecture and featuring a cauldron bath tub. Homelands Property sales manager Amber Leighton described the repurposed cauldron as an unforgettable feature and a fan-favourite for short-stay guests.
“It is a highly Instagrammable feature,” she said. “Many people booked a stay at Sacred Hearts just to experience it.” MORE: Massive inquiry for $80m Macquarie Place ahead of launch Tassie’s best site for a hospitality, accommodation venture? No.
474 Wattle Grove Rd, Wattle Grove. No.474 Wattle Grove Rd, Wattle Grove.
No.474 Wattle Grove Rd, Wattle Grove. Ms Leighton listed No.
474 at “Offers over $1.45m” and promptly sold it for $1.5m in just three weeks on the market.
This was Tasmania’s No.1 highest sale of the past week, per realestate.com.
au figures. Ms Leighton said the property had been purchased by someone living outside of Tasmania currently but with family ties to our state. “This property is truly unique, with the main dwelling being so different stylistically from the accommodation, which meant it caught the eye of a wider range of potential buyers,” she said.
“The off-grid element appealed to everyone.” No.474 Wattle Grove Rd, Wattle Grove.
No.474 Wattle Grove Rd, Wattle Grove. While the accommodation, Sacred Hearts , looks like a classic old world church, it’s actually a new build.
“It is really striking from the street, a beautifully little church sitting at the top of a hill. It was clear from the first day of construction that it was going to be something special,” Ms Leighton said. “It was inspired by a church at Ranelagh.
“One of the owners is a wedding celebrant and had the idea of being able to offer ceremonies and accommodation for the bride and groom from the one destination.” The building was a labour of love for the owners who personally selected many of the reclaimed materials that have been incorporated to create the charm of a historic building, blended with the comforts of a new one. From the intricately detailed temple doors that welcome guests, to the soaring cathedral ceilings that grace the inside, every inch of Sacred Hearts is simply beautiful.
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474 Wattle Grove Rd, Wattle Grove. No.474 Wattle Grove Rd, Wattle Grove.
Among the highlights are the local blacksmith-made towel hooks, and the unique tiles in the washroom. The view from here is just as impressive as it is from the main house and is available from almost every room. Designed in a studio style, the kitchen, living and dining share the centre, with the bedroom area defined, but not completely separated.
The main dwelling is positioned almost on the crest of the hill in a sun-soaked location with more epic views that look like landscape paintings. The home has three bedrooms, each with built-in storage, and a master bedroom with an ensuite, walk-in wardrobe, and a magnificent outlook. No.
474 Wattle Grove Rd, Wattle Grove. No.474 Wattle Grove Rd, Wattle Grove.
The bespoke kitchen has been finished with pressed metal features and foraged stone hardware. Back outside, there is a private courtyard and lawn area. Fossils can be seen along the exposed rock wall.
Bushland, a hay shed, multiple dams, and many fenced paddocks complete the picture..
