HOME AMONG THE GUM TREES

Where the terrain is rugged and the gum trees grow thick, one intrepid travel writer decided to lay down roots in the most majestic of settings. Welcome to Alice Hansen’s Grand Design in the sleepy seaside town of Lewisham, 40 minutes outside Hobart. The small but mighty home looks at ease in its rugged setting. Jutting out from the side of a hill, the high-end digs are curated with an abundance of Australian-made materials and local craftsmanship.

Remote and largely unspoiled, Tasmania’s dramatic coastline always appealed to Alice’s wild, free-spirited heart, andhost Peter Maddison. “The home’s futuristic glass facade is in striking contrast to its earthy, sawn hardwood walls.”