The ultimate container home with a finish and quality like no other

A striking one-of-a-kind, eco-friendly shipping container constructed home sitting on a lush 2.18ha landholding, has hit the market in one of South Tasmania’s most tightly held pockets.

‘Yarrabee’ at 59 Rainbirds Road, Flowerpot, located 40 minutes from Hobart, is a two-storey home built from five shipping containers, comprising three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a stunning interior reminiscent of a high-end hotel.

Sales agent Sophie Scarlett from Fall Real Estate said the exceptional residence boasted an interior “to die for” with a quality and finish that was unlike any other home in the area.

“It is the only container home, and very unique in that it’s one of probably the only container homes in Tasmania that is for sale, or that has been for sale,” she said.

“It’s been done at such a high standard.”

Josh and Kiara Rolf finished the build of the home only last year, and Mr Rolf said placing it for sale was a double-edged sword but selling it would set them up for the future.

“I kind of like all if it be honest but I like how we reused old shipping containers,” he said.

“The house is solid, it’s metal, concrete.”

Buyer interest in the home has been very strong, Ms Scarlett said.

“It’s a very unique kind of niche home, so I feel like it would be the perfect home for probably an interstate buyer, whether or not they live here permanently, or they come and go and Airbnb it out, or work from home,” she said.

“Or someone maybe that’s either a little bit older that’s looking for, like the lifestyle type of property, or it could potentially be a family home.”

A striking curved timber island bench takes centre stage of the kitchen, which features integrated appliances, a hidden pantry and a concealed entry into the laundry and powder room.

Large picture windows from the master suite offer stunning ocean views, while on the same level from the open plan living area, a sprawling entertainment deck opens to a big concrete balcony which has a platform, which could perfectly fit a hot tub.

Provisions had been made to add more containers to the back of the home, to extend it further.

“It’s a smart but otherwise cost effective way of building, and it’s definitely a lot cheaper than the traditional method of building,” Ms Scarlett said.

Other features of the home include double glazing, a chicken coup, a powered shed with automated doors, an Econocycle septic system and a hardwired Starlink internet connection with satellite dish.

The property has a price guide of $1,350,000.

Here are four more of the best shipping container homes currently for sale across the country:

Braidwood, New South Wales

9679 Nerriga Road in the Southern Tablelands’ Queanbeyan–Palerang region is on the market now. Picture: realestate.com.au

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Set amongst 40ha of bushland, this one bedroom, one bathroom container home’s striking features include a charred timber ceiling lining, Herringbone tiling and timber flooring.

Situated at 9679 Nerriga Road, Braidwood, the fully fenced property also includes a generator for power, double glazed windows, a rainwater tank and combustion fireplace.

There are also two basic campout huts, a seasonal creek and mains power close by.

The home has an asking price of $899,000.

Port Sorell, Tasmania

This coastal Tasmanian container property was sold on 24 September for an undisclosed price. Picture: realestate.com.au

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Offered as a turnkey fully furnished home, this three bedroom, two bathroom container residence at 8 Callista Court, Port Sorell was listed for $549,000.

It boasts an open plan layout comprising a living, dining, and kitchen area, while other features include vinyl plank flooring, timber barn style doors, solar panels and key code entry.

Situated in Port Sorrell, in Tasmania’s north central coast, the listing stated it would be ideal for downsizers, retires or investors.

Bawley Point, New South Wales

This container house, located in the NSW Shoalhaven region, is build from four shipping containers. Picture: realestate.com.au

It is easy to see why the listing of 9 Binnowee Place, Bawley Point describes the container home as having charm and ingenuity.

Built from four shipping containers, the two storey residence comprises four bedrooms, three bathrooms and features spotted gum hardwood, as well as natural, recycled, and repurposed materials.

Set on an 1147sqm block, other features include an outdoor bath and shower, a fire pit, chook shed, woodshed, greenhouse, in addition to a single garage and workshop with a self-contained granny flat.

It is for sale by price by negotiation.

Conjola Park, New South Wales

This Shoalhaven container home is situated close to the coast and has room for further extensions. Picture: realestate.com.au

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Set on a sprawling 888sqm corner block, this container home offers the flexibility to extend or add another container.

Its features include double glazed windows, insulated walls, floors and ceilings, and it is also full fenced.

Located at 28 Windemere Drive, Conjola Park, the home is situated metres from the coast.

It is priced at $695,000 (negotiable).