16 Lorkins Road

If ever there was a perfect place for island living, this is it! Tucked away off the main road on a generous 1,285sqm allotment, and just 250 metres from the pristine white sands of Adventure Bay Beach, this property offers an easy stroll to swim, walk, or simply unwind by the sea. This generous three-bedroom family home combines comfort, space, and seaside charm in one of Bruny Island's most desirable settings, the heart of Adventure Bay, known as the "Jewel of Bruny Island." Set in the island's only sea-fronting village, the home enjoys the peaceful rhythm of coastal life, where the gentle sound of the ocean fills the fully fenced backyard. A Home That's Been Thoughtfully Improved. Originally built in the late 1980s, the home has recently undergone extensive upgrades and renovations, including: • New Kaboodle kitchen and appliances • Open-plan redesign • Polished timber floors to kitchen, lounge, and hall • Complete bathroom upgrade with new toilet and underfloor heating • New air-conditioner and installation of a second unit in the sunroom • 16 newly installed solar panels for energy efficiency • New deck with overhead heater • New carport • Fully repainted interior • Upgraded sunroom • Electrical upgrades and rewiring with new meter box • Automatic front gate • Improved access to enclosed fruit tree gardens Light-Filled Living and Outdoor Enjoyment: The bright, open plan living perfectly embraces an island lifestyle, flowing effortlessly from the stylish modern kitchen through the dining and lounge spaces, and opening to a new undercover rear deck through glass sliders, a wonderful all-weather entertaining and BBQ area surrounded by established gardens alive with birdsong. Adding to this is a separate, sunny garden-view sunroom with two sets of glass sliders that invite the outdoors in. This is an ideal rumpus or sewing room, great for relaxing with a book or soaking up the tranquil garden atmosphere. This property offers a self-sufficient lifestyle, with flourishing fruit trees and productive vegetable gardens, everything the green-thumbed or health-minded could wish for in a relaxed island setting. Comfortable Bedrooms and Serene Outlooks: All bedrooms enjoy tranquil outlooks: the master and second bedrooms look out to native forest and bushland across the road, while the third overlooks the peaceful garden vista. Two bedrooms include built-in wardrobes, with the master also featuring a TV outlet for added convenience. Garden Paradise with Island Practicality: Surrounded by beautifully established gardens designed for ease and enjoyment, the property includes: • Seven enclosed garden beds protecting produce from local wildlife and birdlife • Two rainwater tanks plus a bore for ample water supply • Garden and potting shed with concrete floor and undercover veranda, ideal for hobbies or greenhouse work. The Ultimate Shed & Parking Options: The extra-large double garage easily fits up to four cars and is powered, making it perfect for use as a workshop, games room, or cosy "man cave" - complete with its own wood fire heater. There's also plenty of off-street parking, including a large carport with space for a boat or caravan, and you're only minutes from the nearby boat ramp and jetty. An Ideal Home, Weekender, or Investment: Whether you're seeking a family home, a weekend retreat, or an investment, this property offers outstanding flexibility. Rental homes are in high demand, and local on-island management services are available to assist with visitor accommodation, offering an excellent opportunity for income when you're not in residence (STCA). Live the Adventure Bay Lifestyle: Everything you need is within easy walking distance, IGA and fuel, café, bowls club, community centre, tennis courts, outdoor gym, picnic and BBQ facilities, plus the calm, family-friendly waters of Adventure Bay Beach and Quiet Corner, one of Bruny Island's most loved swimming spots. Nearby, South Bruny National Park offers spectacular bushwalking and endless natural beauty, rounding out this perfect island lifestyle. If your heart calls for Adventure Bay or beautiful Bruny Island, this property offers the chance to make that dream a reality and become part of a vibrant, welcoming community. Don't wait - contact Laureen Wood on 0409 680 822, an island resident and local real estate expert, to arrange your private inspection! Disclaimer: All information contained herein is gathered from sources we believe to be reliable. However we cannot guarantee its accuracy and interested persons should rely on their own enquiries.