Positioned with stunning views around 1.5 hours drive from Hobart, this secluded haven with handcrafted off-grid day cabin overlooks Roaring Beach, one of the most renowned surf beaches on the southeast tip of Tasmania.

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Affectionately known as ‘The Little Wild Cabin’, the day cabin was designed by the current owners, who are known for creating world-renowned escapes including The Little Black Shack on the water's edge in Mackerel Beach, Sydney and The Little Onsen Cabins in the mountains on Japan's north island of Hokkaido.

Utilising their shared passion for sustainability, owners Jamie and Ingrid search for humble shelters to be caretakers of, rescue and transform into places to connect with their family and closest friends. 

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Bordered by towering sea cliffs, 200 acres of conservation area and only accessible via a 1.5km driveway through private forest, The Headland is a private oasis.

"The Headland is an expansive natural property perfectly positioned between the forest and the sea," Jamie and Ingrid told LUXURY LIST WEEKEND.

"Here, we are completely on our own, surrounded by nature, and we have private access to all of it. The Headland is only 15 minutes from the nearest town or 1.5 hours to the nearest city, yet being here is like being in the wilderness because it allows us to truly escape and find genuine quiet and solitude," they explained.  

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“In all my years in real estate, this is arguably one of the best parcels of land I have seen with an absolute outstanding view, and offering peace and serenity in an unsurpassed location,” David Medina told LUXURY LIST WEEKEND.

“It is a real credit to our vendors who have not only created the dream but also a vision for something truly amazing. The Headland is a once in a generation opportunity!”

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Hand-built by the original owner’s son and his surfer mates over thirty years ago, the current owners (with the help of their surfer neighbours) added environmentally-friendly wool insulation and a small bathroom to the cabin, replaced the perspex sheets with actual glass windows and doors which were either sourced from recycle centres or handmade to fit. The walls and ceiling were lined with rough sawn Tasmanian oak from the local timber mill, the deck was repaired and a new fireplace installed.

“Once that was done, we spent about two years designing and building the interior ourselves. From a platform bed with storage in the loft, vanity unit, shower and new eco-toilet in the bathroom, to storage cupboards and shelves in the lounge room and a kitchen using various second-hand boxes, pigeon-holes, an old shop counter and second-hand caravan appliances,” they explained.

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Incredibly private, the bespoke solar-powered day cabin is situated amongst the trees in the middle of The Headland and surrounded on 3 sides by conservation area, yet is well-located. The property is a short drive from all the Tasman Peninsula has to offer, from oyster farms, wineries, distilleries and farmer's markets to historic sites, National Parks and some of Tasmania's best walks. 

Picturesque beaches, bays and waterfalls, and the tallest sea cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere are all close by, and the world-famous big wave break, Shipstern Bluff is just a few headlands away.

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To arrange a private inspection or enquire about a price guide phone or email David Medina of NSW Sotheby's International Realty via the contact form below.

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