279 John Lees Drive Drive
Dilston, TAS 7252

Overview

279 John Lees Drive, Dilston

Positioned on unique Tamar River frontage just 10 minutes from Launceston CBD, this property offers an extraordinary lifestyle in one of northern Tasmania’s most picturesque settings.

Set within the renowned Tamar Valley, the property is surrounded by rolling vineyards, boutique cellar doors, and relaxed riverside charm along the Tamar River. This area is known for being one of Australia’s most beautiful cool-climate wine regions, providing easy access to world-class golf at Barnbougle Dunes and Barnbougle Lost Farm.

Designed by an award-winning architect, this contemporary residence is architecturally significant and offers breathtaking 270-degree panoramic river views in an atmosphere of complete peace and privacy.

The home is a sophisticated composition of steel and expansive double glazing, creating a contemporary glass pavilion immersed in its natural surroundings. Throughout the design process, the architect focused on limiting the ecological footprint, maximizing winter sun penetration, and protecting the home from summer heat.

Spectacular 3-metre-high windows, extensive decking, and a long, elegant footprint ensure light, landscape, and uninterrupted river views are central to every space, with breathtaking outlooks from every room.

The intelligently zoned floorplan includes:

• Three bedrooms and two bathrooms
• Separate main residence and guest/children’s quarters
• Breezeway courtyards providing natural cross-ventilation
• Expansive open-plan living, dining, entertainment, and home office areas
• Sunken, intelligently designed kitchen
• Private terrace to the main bedroom

Personal comfort is assured with commercial-grade ducted heating and cooling, independently zoned and smartphone controlled, along with a French Cheminée Philippe wood fireplace for natural warmth.

Sustainability sits at the heart of the design with:

• 6-star energy rating
• Living grass roof providing natural insulation
• Extensive double glazing and R4 insulated flooring
• Passive solar orientation and natural ventilation

Set on 1.2 hectares, the property features expansive landscaped stone terraces, a plunge pool, a huge brand-new 100sqm Colorbond shed, undercover parking for four vehicles, automated irrigation, and a dedicated bushfire protection system.

Private, peaceful, and architecturally significant — and located close to the vineyards, cellar doors, and golf courses of the Tamar Valley — this property is a rare opportunity to experience absolute waterfront living in a home designed to respond beautifully to both lifestyle and landscape.

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