4 Travers Lane, Howth, Tas 7316

This architecturally unique, owner-built home blends craftsmanship, comfort and natural beauty on over 40 acres of pristine Tasmanian countryside. At its heart is a turret-style central core, softening internal lines with elegant curves and forming a dramatic double-storey entry. Every room is carefully designed to enhance views, create flow, and celebrate the organic warmth of timber. With sea vistas, cathedral ceilings, and extensive rural infrastructure, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy refined living in harmony with the land.
Interior features:
•	Three spacious bedrooms, including an upper-level master retreat with soundproof glass door, curved entry, WIR, ensuite, and balcony with sweeping sea and mountain views
•	Mezzanine level for artwork or display, accessed by a handcrafted myrtle staircase through the entry void
•	Large open-plan main living area with myrtle floorboards over concrete, fiddleback Tas oak-framed windows and glass doors showcasing panoramic sea views
•	Myrtle-trimmed inbuilt wood fire with exterior-loading woodbox
•	Chef's kitchen with ideal aspect, integrated into family space for inclusive entertaining
•	Second living area with full-width layout, macrocarpa cathedral ceiling, king billy pine bar, and curved myrtle feature walls
•	Functional home office with curved wall and bespoke floor-to-ceiling myrtle bookcase and built-in desk
•	Sunroom and internal vacuum system
•	Two additional bedrooms downstairs-one with WIR and glass sliding door to garden
•	Main bathroom with separate shower and spa bath
•	Spacious laundry with generous storage and outdoor access
•	Fully insulated with ducted heat pumps at each end
•	50 solar panels and modern solar hot water system
•	Indoor 10-metre heated pool under a macrocarpa and Tas oak cathedral ceiling, with spa, bathroom, change room, storage and tunnel-enclosed pump system
Exterior and property features:
•	Over 40 acres including old-growth forest, flow-through dam, fenced veggie gardens, and rich red soil
•	Two large underground water tanks, separate garden tank, and environmental wastewater system
•	Five well-sized sheds, including a dam shed with 3-phase power, and two house-block sheds (one for a workshop, the other for a caravan, boat, or tractor)
•	Hot house for year-round veggie growing
•	Private dam-side camp and barbecue area with pontoon, teenage shack, firepit, stone fireplace and a dam that is home to Trout, Frogs, Ducks and Platypus.
•	Secret native-planted bee garden with hives and feature tree, leading to bridge, kids' treehouse and outdoor play zone
•	Stockyards, chicken coops, fruit trees (apple, lemon, lime, cherry, olive, kiwi)
•	Extensive lawns and gardens with flowering trees and curved brick windbreaks
•	Fully sealed driveway with turning circle and ample parking
•	Carport with built-in storage cupboards for convenience

Lovingly created and continually improved over two decades, this home is more than just a residence-it's a lifestyle sanctuary, thoughtfully designed for families, creatives, entertainers, and nature lovers alike. With its seamless indoor-outdoor living, high-end craftsmanship, and self-sufficient rural features, this is a property that nurtures well-being, imagination, and connection to both people and place.