No.87 Watsons Rd, Kettering. Image: Provided
Imagine a life where your children spend summer nights at the cricket nets, autumn afternoons on the basketball court, and winter nights huddled around the fire pit smacking marshmallows under the stars.
Here in Kettering, this lifestyle awaits on seven lush acres of well-established gardens.
It is more than a home, it is a private sanctuary, a peaceful place in the world that offers daily relaxation.
This is the lifestyle that people dream of, a place where every member of the family will find their place.
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No.87 Watsons Rd, Kettering.
No.87 Watsons Rd, Kettering.
No.87 Watsons Rd is the kind of place that makes a good first impression on arrival as the electronic gates open, and the park-like landscape is revealed.
Trees line the road, turning towards a 239sq m three-bedroom house, with sprawling lawns on one side and sheds on the other.
The driveway has powerful lights to create a magical atmosphere after dark.
The grounds have been carefully selected to create unique recreational areas: active play areas for children, quiet garden areas for peaceful viewing, and a fully fenced vegetable garden centered on a charming pergola.
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No.87 Watsons Rd, Kettering.
No.87 Watsons Rd, Kettering.
Outside the house, a large double shed – complete with car wash and large workshop and storage areas – ensures there is room for every hobby, project and passion.
Grown with years of careful attention, the well-established gardens provide a wonderful backdrop to everyday life.
As you arrive at the house, a revolving feature with a central sculpture welcomes you, while designated hard-to-reach parking spaces provide ample space for family and guests alike.
New Haus director Ed McKay said the facility impressed everyone who checked it out.
He said that the scale is something that, although it is visible in the pictures of the house, it is even more impressive when you see it.
“The quality of the building is something that people immediately notice,” he said.
“I’ve been back in Hobart from Sydney for eight years now, and I can’t think of another place that can boast the same level of high quality design, infrastructure and detail – it’s amazing.”
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No.87 Watsons Rd, Kettering.
No.87 Watsons Rd, Kettering.
The living space is gracious and welcoming, with plenty of living space, a dedicated study, and a country-style kitchen at the heart of the home.
From the kitchen, living area and deck, one can see the water and Bruny Island beyond.
The thoughtful floorplan places the master bedroom suite at the end – complete with a walk-in closet, ensuite and private deck overlooking the gardens – while the remaining bedrooms and family bathroom occupy another wing.
This creates a great separation for family living and entertaining guests.
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The central living areas flow seamlessly together, with bi-fold doors opening from the main living area to a large covered deck that seamlessly connects indoor and outdoor living.
A cozy sitting area with a wood fire provides warmth during the cooler months, while a sheltered entertaining area at the back of the home becomes a natural gathering place for friends and family.
No.87 Watsons Rd, Kettering.
87 Watsons Road Kettering. New Houses
A golden Tasmanian desert road leads to a second electric gate, which opens onto the property’s catchment area with its beautiful hunting grounds.
A bike pump track at the front of the property, combined with a basketball court and cricket nets, ensure that active children are entertained for hours.
A separate additional paddock provides energy. Whether that’s expansive gardens, a boutique vineyard, or a horse arena and horse stables, the decision can be yours.
With much of the underground electricity, irrigation and drainage infrastructure already in place, the hard work is done.
Mr McKay expects this will be a major part of the property’s next owner’s bid.
“I could see it being bought by someone who appreciates everything it has to offer, and how many years it took to create it,” he said.
“They won’t need a decade to reach this level and just enter.
No.87 Watsons Rd, Kettering.
No.87 Watsons Rd, Kettering.
“With the questions we have received, we have attracted the attention of local and inter-regional buyers.
“Offering luxury living on acreage, but still a 30-minute drive from downtown, that’s what a lot of buyers are looking for.”
This is a rare offering where lifestyle, world and thoughtful design come together in perfect harmony.
No.87 Watsons Rd, Kettering is listed for sale with New Haus. It will be sold with interest in excess of $2.35m.
