21 Alpine Crescent

Positioned high above the Tamar Valley with sweeping views across vineyards, river, and countryside, this is not simply a home - it is a private estate of scale, history, and presence. Originally crafted by the visionary behind Roelf Vos's Grindelwald, this is a residence that was never designed to be ordinary. Set across approximately 5 acres of established grounds, the property offers a level of privacy and maturity rarely seen - with expansive gardens, towering landscape and a setting that has taken decades to create. From the moment you arrive, there is an immediate sense of separation from the everyday. The home itself is generous in scale, designed to capture light, outlook, and connection to the surrounding landscape at every turn. Complementing the main home is a fully self-contained secondary residence - thoughtfully appointed with its own kitchenette, dining and living areas, bedroom, and bathroom, along with reverse cycle heating and cooling - offering flexibility for extended family, guests, or independent accommodation, all within the privacy of the estate. A dedicated billiards room forms one of the home's most distinctive spaces - centred around a competition-size table imported from England by Alcock Thomson & Taylor. Within this room, a drafting table remains - the very place where Roelf Vos is understood to have worked between design and vision, moving between this space and the adjoining balcony to map out what would become Grindelwald itself. It is no coincidence that this residence was positioned here. Chosen for its elevated vantage point, it captures what are widely regarded as some of the most expansive and far-reaching views available from any residential holding in the region. Multiple living zones and expansive entertaining areas complete a home that is equally suited to hosting or retreating in complete privacy. Across the grounds, extensive seasonal plantings - including more than 2,000 bulbs - have been carefully layered throughout the landscape, creating a setting that evolves with the seasons, with autumn in particular delivering a truly spectacular display of colour. At its core, this is a property defined not by specification, but by experience - where views, space, history, and setting come together to create something truly unique within the Launceston market. Whether it's long evenings overlooking the valley, quiet mornings surrounded by established gardens, or entertaining on a scale rarely possible within residential settings, this is a home that offers a lifestyle few properties can match. Opportunities of this nature - combining scale, position, and provenance - are seldom offered. 21 Alpine Crescent stands as one of Grindelwald's most significant private estates.