Boomers seeking high-end escape from life of toil
LOS ANGELES: Baby boomers are increasingly seeking high-end escapes to will away the years before death.
Prospective buyers looking for a touch of class in their purchase will not find a more high-end luxury accommodation than this Bruny Island stunner known as Sanctuary.
Overlooking Adventure Bay, and across the road from the jetty, this Tourism Tasmania award winner has it all.
Proudly known for its environmental and sustainable profile and stamped with a 6+Star energy rating, the property can continue as a private dwelling or a business opportunity with a nod to luxury accommodation with quality beachside living combined with amazing ocean views.
The two-bedroom house on a 716sq m property at 948 Adventure Bay Rd, Adventure Bay is listed for offers above $1.8m
Until a couple of years ago the property was used as a business, achieving Green Globe Status and recognised as an Earth Check Assessed Operator.
With all of those wow factors why would anyone want to move?
The answer is simply that the owner and builder of this eye-popping property, Peter Bowd, and his wife Ericka, are looking to downsize and to be closer to family.
“We have really loved our time here but the only reason we are looking to move is for family,” Mr Bowd said.
“We have raised all of our kids here but now everyone has moved out and living in different areas, in Tasmania, Melbourne and Japan. Two of our children are in Hobart so we are looking at moving there and to be near our grandchildren too.
“We have had plenty of parties and entertainment over the years and so many memories.
“Every part of the house is sustainable with that environmental edge in mind. I think it’s one of the best positions on the bay.
“It’s great for fishing, the whales come to the bay and it is also very historic where (Dutch explorer) Abel Tasman visited in 1642.”
Mr Bowd also built the boutique environmental property 43 Degrees, also on Bruny Island and on the waterfront, setting a very strong blueprint for what was to come.
Sanctuary is a remarkable nod to a lifestyle many would crave for.
It has two self-contained apartments and is being sold with the registered business name. It provides a chance to earn a strong income or to secure a luxury getaway with accommodation for family and friends.
First National Kingston agent Laureen Wood, who knows the Bruny Island lifestyle in depth from a personal and work perspective, said the property ticked every box for a prospective buyer.
“There is nothing here that has not been thought of,” Ms Wood said.
“It has been meticulously maintained, has a 6+ Star rating and would be ideal for someone to live on Bruny or invest in Bruny.”
A business plan provided by business manager company Hideaway Management is featured on the property’s ebook section, outlining an in-depth plan and suggested business guide for potential buyers.
Guests or buyers will quickly learn what Sanctuary represents.
Recycled plantation timbers, including hardwood flooring, have been studiously selected and sourced.
One hundred per cent organic interior paints with zero VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) content have been used, while double glazing throughout just adds to the comfort.
The carbon-friendly units are connected to the grid which allow for the use of quality electrical appliances.
The kitchens have a down-to-earth feel with plenty of room and storage.
For those who love a bit of mystery a secret bookcase door provides a front for a master suite in one unit.
But the magic doesn’t stop there.
Outside the vast undercover entertaining and barbecue area showcases the mighty views of the Adventure Bay beach with its leafy privacy of gardens. There are also so many other outdoor features which will take your breath away including the chance to listen to the waves on the beach and to watch the amazing bird life.
Landscaping has not been underplayed with native grasses and plants linked to the area, an underground watering system provided via the onsite waste water management system to keep the sparkle year-round for the garden.