At Belmont, you can start with the stone homestead and still have most of the estate left to discover.
There is a cottage tucked into the accommodation story. A converted-truck stay with a personality all its own. A separate residence, seasonal shearers’ quarters, substantial working buildings and a paddock that opens up another side of the property.
Paul O’Loughlin’s introduction captures it neatly:
“Most properties need a floorplan. Belmont needs a map.”
Now for sale at 14106 Tasman Highway, Swansea, Belmont brings these different spaces together across approximately 5.8 hectares on Tasmania’s East Coast.
For some buyers, it will be the home they have been imagining. For others, the combination of living, welcoming guests and exploring a bigger idea will be what draws them in.
The pleasure is discovering which part speaks to you.
An 1892 homestead to come home to
The stone homestead is a good place to begin.
High ceilings, fireplaces, timber detailing and generous rooms give the house its character. There is space for a proper gathering around the dining table, a quiet afternoon indoors and family arriving with enough bags to suggest they might stay a while.
Deep verandahs lead towards established gardens, with a solar-heated swimming pool adding to the outdoor setting.
It is easy to picture the everyday moments here. Coffee before everyone else wakes up. Doors open to the garden. Lunch that carries on because nobody is watching the clock.
As Paul puts it in the homestead story:
“If Belmont becomes your home, I suspect this is the part you’ll fall for first.”
Swansea, and an East Coast lifestyle worth coming home to
Beyond Belmont’s gate, there is a whole region to get to know.
Swansea’s waterfront looks across Great Oyster Bay towards the Hazards. Spend a morning by the water, explore the town’s heritage or gather something good to bring home for lunch. Nearby, Milton Vineyard and Kate’s Berry Farm add wine, local produce and a few tempting detours to the itinerary.
There are oysters at Melshell Oyster Shack in Dolphin Sands, cellar doors around Cranbrook and longer outings towards Coles Bay, Freycinet National Park and Wineglass Bay. Some days might call for walking boots and an early start. Others might involve choosing a beach and seeing how the afternoon unfolds.
For someone making Belmont home, these experiences become part of the surrounding lifestyle. For someone welcoming guests, they offer plenty to recommend when visitors ask what they should do tomorrow.
And at the end of the day, there is the estate to return to, with its gardens, verandahs and room to settle in.
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Three guest stays, each with its own personality
Belmont already welcomes visitors through three distinctive guest accommodation spaces.
- Belmont Wing is attached to the homestead, with its own entrance and full kitchen. Guests can enjoy their independence while staying close to the heart of the estate.
- Bentmore Cottage offers a separate retreat with a kitchenette and fireplace. It has the appeal of a little cottage where you can unpack, put the kettle on and make yourself comfortable.
- Gypsy Rose brings something unexpected: a converted-truck stay with a kitchenette and a character guests are likely to remember long after they leave.
That variety gives prospective owners several ways to think about Belmont.
Perhaps welcoming travellers would become part of everyday life. Perhaps the appeal is having room for family and friends to gather, with different spaces to settle into.
For buyers considering the accommodation side, Paul can provide the current arrangements and details of the furnishings and contents intended to remain under an agreed sale inventory.
The land and buildings that bring the estate together
Beyond the central gardens, Belmont’s working side becomes clearer.
The main paddock sits near the separate tenanted residence and shearers’ quarters. Sheds, garages and other working spaces add practical depth to the estate.
According to the owners, visiting shearers use the quarters for around six months of the year, continuing Belmont’s connection with working country life.
Paul’s land video makes a useful distinction:
“The aerial shows you how much land there is. Walking Belmont shows you what that space actually feels like.”
Before making the trip, the interactive Belmont estate map helps you understand those relationships. Follow the buildings, open their photographs and see how each part fits into the whole.
Could an idea you have been carrying find its place here?
The Papal Shed is one of the spaces that invites a longer conversation.
Imagine investigating a wedding destination, with ceremonies in the gardens against the homestead backdrop and receptions in the shed. Perhaps a microbrewery and taproom is closer to your vision, or a creative workspace where local makers could come together.
Any new use would depend on building suitability, services, heritage requirements and the necessary approvals and licences.
The owners have also explored an indicative two-title configuration: one grouping around the homestead, guest accommodation and Papal Shed, and another incorporating the paddock, shearers’ quarters and separate residence.
Belmont is offered as one complete estate. The two-title concept remains unapproved, with any subdivision subject to further investigation and all necessary approvals.
There is plenty to appreciate in what is here today, alongside possibilities for a buyer to explore on their own terms.
Get to know Belmont before you make the trip
You can begin exploring Belmont from wherever you are.
Belmont Explorer brings together the interactive estate map, photography, property film and self-guided iGUIDE 3D tour. The Belmont Field Journal and Floorplan Collection are also available to download and browse at your own pace.
Start with the homestead, follow the guest accommodation or take a closer look at the working buildings. There is no need to understand everything in one visit.
When something catches your eye, bring your questions to Paul. He can help with the supporting information, current accommodation and tenancy arrangements, and what to explore next.
You can also get to know Paul and his approach before getting in touch.
Belmont | 14106 Tasman Highway, Swansea, Tasmania
For sale | Offers over $2.5 million
Explore Belmont online or view the property listing.
Contact Paul O’Loughlin at 4one4 Property Co. on 0418 798 059 or paul.o@4one4.com.au.
Find your favourite part. Paul would love to hear what caught your eye.