Side-by-side Tassie homes for sale offer instant street appeal with their light and dark aesthetic

The vendor of two side-by-side houses in Tasmania has gone above and beyond to create instant street appeal.

Fiona Dowling, an interior designer and owner of the homes at 293 and 295 Port Road in the idyllic seaside town of Boat Harbour Beach, chose to paint them light and dark – specifically a bright white and a dark green that appears black on first glance.

“I believe in being bold and brave,” Dowling says. “No one wants a carbon copy of their neighbour, so the homes needed to stand out in their own way.”

“The white house is more coastal, while the green house is about the landscape behind it and how it snuggles into the hill and bush backdrop.”

$1,395,000

295 Port Road, Boat Harbour Beach TAS 7321

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The white house at 295 Port Road is a sleek three-bedroom, two-bathroom property with interiors inspired by the country of Morocco, all the way to Byron Bay on the New South Wales coastline.

Agents Von Wright and Gareth Jubb of One Agency Burnie are accepting best overs of more than $1.65 million.

Vaulted ceilings and skylights give the home a light and airy feel, while the bold pops of colour, intricate tilework and statement décor is a testament to Moroccan design.

“I adore Moroccan interior design and homewares,” Dowling says. “Morocco is exotic so I felt I needed to include some key pieces in one of our builds. I wanted the white house to have design surprises and make it interesting for potential buyers. My love of interior design and travel go hand in hand.”

Dowling not only included key pieces of décor from Morocco but also sourced tiles and coconut husk lights from Byron Bay as she loves supporting small businesses.

In stark contrast is the home’s neighbour at 293 Port Road. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom property appears black at first glance, but is actually a deep green.

Dowling admits it took a “long time and research” to settle on the right shade of green but is thrilled with the result. The interiors match the exterior with black walls.

“Even my painters were speechless after painting the interior black,” Dowling says. “Dark shades have the ability to wrap you in a warm colour hug. They create a cozy inviting space that light colours simply can’t achieve. It’s a perfect backdrop for fabrics, art, taxidermy, lighting and wallpaper.”

Listing photos reveal a moody yet inviting aesthetic with a galley-style kitchen, cathedral ceilings and a deck that offers breathtaking ocean views.

$1,595,000

293 Port Road, Boat Harbour Beach TAS 7321

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An industrial staircase is a focal point and complements repurposed items in the home including the old bricks and factory lights.

“I saw a staircase in a coffee shop in South Africa and had it built with my own twist, and a local engineering company created it,” Dowling reveals. The result is stunning.

Dowling says it’s “definitely a misconception” that dark colours make a home appear smaller or are not uplifting. She suggests standing your ground in your design decisions and decorating with emotion.

Agents Wright and Jubb, who are also handling the property campaign for the green house, are accepting best offers of more than $1.95 million.

Boat Harbour Beach is a small seaside town on the northwest coast of Tasmania and is known for its rocky headlands, white sands and crystal clear waters.

There aren’t enough sales over the past 12 months for Domain to obtain a median house price for the area.