No.87 Watsons Rd, Kettering. Image: supplied
Imagine a life where your children spend summer evenings by the cricket nets, autumn afternoons on the basketball court and winter evenings around a fire pit roasting marshmallows under the stars.
Here in Kettering, this lifestyle awaits on seven pristine hectares of immaculately landscaped gardens.
It’s more than a home: it’s a private sanctuary, a peaceful rural setting that offers relaxation from the daily grind.
This is the lifestyle people dream of, a property 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 type of property that makes a grand first impression upon arrival as the electronic gates swing open and the park-like setting is revealed.
Trees line the driveway, which curves towards the 2,390 sq ft, three-bedroom house, with extensive lawns on one side and meadows on the other.
The driveway is equipped with electric lighting to create a magical atmosphere after sunset.
The grounds have been carefully curated to create different zones of fun: active play areas for children, tranquil garden spaces for quiet reflection and a fully enclosed vegetable garden around a charming pergola.
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No.87 Watsons Rd, Kettering.
No.87 Watsons Rd, Kettering.
Next to the house, a huge double barn – complete with vehicle wash and extensive workshop and storage areas – ensures there is room for every hobby, project and passion.
The well-maintained gardens have matured from years of careful attention and provide a beautiful backdrop to everyday life.
When you arrive at the house you are welcomed by a turning circle with central sculpture, while specially designed hard surface parking spaces provide plenty of space for both family and guests.
New Haus director Ed McKay said the property has impressed everyone who has inspected it.
He said the scale is something that, while visible in photography of the house, is even more impressive in real life.
“The quality of the property is something that people recognize immediately,” he said.
“Having been back in Hobart from Sydney for eight years now, I can’t think of another property that can boast a comparable scale of high quality landscaping, infrastructure and detail – it’s remarkable.”
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No.87 Watsons Rd, Kettering.
No.87 Watsons Rd, Kettering.
The home is generous and welcoming, with multiple living areas, a dedicated study and a country kitchen at the heart of the house.
From the kitchen, living room and terrace you can see the water and Bruny Island behind it.
The thoughtful floor plan places the master bedroom suite at one end – complete with a walk-in wardrobe, en suite bathroom and private terrace overlooking the gardens – while the remaining bedrooms and family bathroom occupy the opposite wing.
This creates an ideal separation for family homes and receiving guests.
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The central living areas flow effortlessly into each other, with double doors opening from the living room to a large covered terrace that seamlessly connects indoor and outdoor living.
A cozy sitting area with wood fire provides warmth during the colder months, while the sheltered entertainment area behind the house becomes a natural meeting place for friends and family.
No.87 Watsons Rd, Kettering.
Watsons Road Kettering 87. New house
A Tasmanian gold driveway leads to a second electric gate, which opens into the property’s practical storage area with its impressive shed facilities.
The bicycle pump track at the front of the building, combined with the basketball court and cricket nets, ensures that active children can enjoy themselves for hours.
An extra separate paddock offers potential. Whether it’s extensive gardens, a boutique vineyard or a horse arena and stables, the decision can be yours.
With extensive underground electricity, irrigation and drainage infrastructure already in place, the hard work is done.
Mr McKay expects this will be a key part of the appeal for the property’s next owner.
“I saw it being bought by someone who appreciates everything it has to offer and how many years it took to build it,” he said.
“They don’t need ten years to reach this level. They can just move in.
No.87 Watsons Rd, Kettering.
No.87 Watsons Rd, Kettering.
“From the inquiries we have received, it has attracted the attention of local and interstate buyers.
“Offering a luxurious lifestyle on the acreage, yet a 30-minute drive from the city, is something many buyers want.”
This is a rare offering where lifestyle, land and thoughtful design come together in perfect harmony.
No.87 Watsons Rd, Kettering is for sale with New Haus. It will be sold upon expressions of interest in excess of $2.35 million.
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