{"Slug":"house-279-john-lees-drive-dilston-tas-7252-2","CanonicalUrl":"https://realsearch.com.au/house-279-john-lees-drive-dilston-tas-7252-2","Address":"279 John Lees Drive, Dilston, Tas 7252","Suburb":"Dilston","State":"TAS","Postcode":"7252","PropertyType":"House","Status":"For Sale","Headline":null,"Description":"Positioned on unique Tamar River frontage just 10 minutes from Launceston CBD, River Rocks 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. One of Australia’s most beautiful cool-climate wine regions, it also offers easy access to world-class golf at Barnbougle Dunes and Barnbougle Lost Farm.Designed by award-winning architect David Luck, “River Rocks” is a striking and architecturally significant contemporary residence offering 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, maximising 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 bathroomsSeparate main residence and guest/children’s quartersBreezeway courtyards providing natural cross-ventilationExpansive open-plan living, dining, entertainment and home office areasSunken, intelligently designed kitchenPrivate terrace to the main bedroomPersonal 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 ratingLiving grass roof providing natural insulationExtensive double glazing and R4 insulated flooringPassive solar orientation and natural ventilationSet 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 — River Rocks is a rare opportunity to experience absolute waterfront living in a home designed to respond beautifully to both lifestyle and landscape","YearBuilt":null,"LandArea":null,"Price":{"Currency":"AUD","Amount":null,"Display":"Offer Over $1,890,000"},"Bedrooms":"3","Bathrooms":"2","Parking":"7","Features":[{"Name":"Bedrooms","Value":"3"},{"Name":"Bathrooms","Value":"2"},{"Name":"Carports","Value":"7"},{"Name":"Area","Value":"1.21 ha"},{"Name":"Study","Value":"1"},{"Name":"House Size","Value":"210 m²"}],"Inspections":[],"Auctions":[],"TimeZone":"AUS Eastern Standard Time","Latitude":-41.34046799,"Longitude":147.08212504,"Agent":{"Name":"Jack Ryan","CanonicalUrl":"https://realsearch.com.au/agent/jack-ryan-3"},"Agency":{"Name":"The Agency - Team Bushby","CanonicalUrl":"https://realsearch.com.au/agency/the-agency-team-bushby"},"CreatedAt":"2026-03-18T09:45:17.8829","UpdatedAt":"2026-03-18T09:45:18.2705027"}