Buying a house in Tasmania - The Cottage in the Mountains

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[@leedovale3836]

This house is absolutely gorgeous. Always remember to look into how close the nearest hospital, gas station, and grocery store is. I love this home it's absolutely gorgeous, so unique. I like homes with personality, and this home certainly has a strong one!

[@skyes6151]

All within 5-15 minutes drive away !

[@alexbennet4195]

@@skyes6151 can’t you walk to them?

[@rhiannonsmith9201]

It's Hobart, nothing is that far away haha but no while this looks way out it's really close to the CBD

[@danielleball7684]

Why is there eggs all over the house

[@batbambi]

oh alex this hurts my heart. i so wish you got to live the life you dreamt of. i miss you so much already

[@HiddenHorizonYT]

You deserved this life, Alex. Your new house, an happy marriage and kids. I'm so sad for your sudden departure. I will always remember you for you love for birds and intelligence. Still can't believe what happened 💔

[@justanotherhuman8339]

I am devastated and in shock

[@CravenWolf1986]

What a house. 🤩I saw that egg-shaped window and was immediately like "Ah, yes. It's already on theme." That whole property is simply stunning. Honestly, I love house tours just to see what makes them unique. I've lived my whole life surrounded by cookie-cutter builds, so stuff like this is an instant dose of serotonin.

[@TracyBooth1965]

This move will be good for you Alex. New surroundings will be good for your mental health. And good for Hubby to.😊

[@lindatannock]

I noticed that too! It's a sign for sure!! 🥚🥚

[@chloerudel1333]

This is so sad to see now after the news. I’m so sad for you Alex and the life you didn’t get to have here. RIP sweet girl. We will miss you x ❤

[@arsonmouse2511]

Seeing Alex and Dan together and happy just fills my soul with joy! EDIT: welp with the recent things that have come up, this one aged like milk....I just hope Alex is doing ok EDIT 2: Rest in peace our pastel queen

[@rosealillys4874]

It makes me want to cry because I enjoy how loving and caring they are.

[@dogerogue6621]

And we've never seen them together since, not even on his birthday, such love they share 😊

[@nathanielcraig3588]

​@@dogerogue6621 That would be becaue, according to Alex's side of things: After they had made an offer on a house in Tasmania, he decided he didn't want to leave his job after all, filed for divorce, put all her stuff in a storage locker and wouldn't let her access it, sold furniture she paid for, mistreated and neglected her pets and even rehomed and released some and wouldn't tell her where, tried to force her to give up her half of the proceeds from selling their house, and I would guess is the reason her friends in Sydney all stopped talking to her, all while her mental health was at it's lowest point... I'm sure there's more to it since we only know her side, but nothing justifies that... She owns a house debt free in Tasmania now though, with all her animals, so things are looking up.

[@dogerogue6621]

@Nathaniel Craig I'd love to hear his side of events too.

[@kathleens2563]

​@@nathanielcraig3588 where did you see this? I haven't seen her post anything talking about what happened yet

[@lovinglifewitheli]

As someone who lives in Hobart, I highly recommend using one gas bottle at a time and then ordering the new one when the other is empty and your on the second one. As you could wait a week for delivery, we have been caught out in winter

[@snooseTheMoose]

Just a few things to be aware of. This property will have pretty much 0 sun in winter (which are very long and cold here) because of where it is situated up the mountain. It is also potentially a bit of a fire trap for bushfires in summer. Just some things to be aware of. Also those foxglove that are absolutely EVERYWHERE are classed as a invasive weed here in Tasmania and can spread into the bush especially in damp environments. So they would be something that you would have to try and eradicate. I’m so glad you are moving to tassie, and I really hope you find the perfect home for you, Dan and the birdies ❤️

[@NatalovesLilly]

Such great and useful advice ❤️ I was a already a bit wary when the agent said she‘s never been at the property when it hasn‘t been foggy

[@rebekahcreates]

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[@daggydiva4589]

That house will be absolutely freezing in the winter and you’ll get snowed in. Mossy ground = no sun.

[@goaticorn8702]

Solid advice. Just to add to the fire advice some California tactics like clearing away dead brush from near the house, paths, and near entrance and exit road and trying to make sure you have treese a lil away from the house too might be useful. Depending on how much property it is (haven't watched much yet so idk) a fire break may also be useful. There are also special fire vents that you can buy to ensure embers don't get into the house through the vents too.

[@lillianfredriksson1890]

I’m so sad watching this today. She was so exited to begin life anew with Dan in NZ. And then, it all fell apart. Hoping you are at peace now, dear Alex. Thank you for all you gave to us. May your family and loved ones find peace, in time. 💔

[@centurycountess4949]

fingers crossed for you guys. The place is absolutely beautiful! it's like a fairytale castle and a modern day cottage combined. and that one area that was all glass, i can just visualize a garden where all the birds and chickens can play and explore.

[@shannonbannanie4370]

That house and the property are magical. The more I see of Tasmania the more I understand why it is your happy place.

[@JillianCrafts]

Crazy that this was only a year ago. A lot can happen in one year..😢 Rest in peace. ❤

[@schwertlily9868]

The house is amazing and unique and the surroundings are magical ! Makes me think of a hobbit meets elvish aesthetic. The round living space, the windows, THE SHOWER ! And the variety of the flora is extraordinary ! Love everything about this property

[@wingedyera]

That's it! That's the exact description for the aesthetic no wonder I loved it so

[@airyonav9707]

That house & the land is absolutely lovely, Alex. That sun room will be perfect for your plants. I can’t wait to see what y’all do with the space.

[@mrsschnatz]

So happy for you that Dan said yes to Tasmania ❤️ the property is stunning, the egg shaped windows are perfect. Your "own" misty mountain ❤️ it is truly magical.

[@nancylong8237]

I can't believe she is dead... she'll never get to live the life she wanted😢

[@mrsschnatz]

@@nancylong8237 what?

[@nancylong8237]

@@mrsschnatz she passed away last week.

[@baby.ribz.]

Fly high with your birds Alex 🕊️

[@snuggles_thebear5384]

I cried a lil at the very start of the video. As a long-time supporter Im just SOOOO Happy for you two. Also.... that house had a few EGG shaped windows!!! Its kismet!

[@nom-nomnami1743]

Me too! When the captions came up that Dan went with her and decided it was a good place for both of them I was like 😭

[@sofabedtry]

That house is stunning! I love the egg shaped windows!! And the geometric "aviary"! Looks pretty pastel perfect to me. ☺️

[@Rachel_Lloyd95]

The house is so whimsical, I kept getting more excited as you explored the property!

[@ivarbjrnsen8646]

I literally clapped and cheered seeing you both there and together and moving here, ah!! I just can't! This is MAIN QUEST content!!! I am UNBELIEVABLY excited for the house you choose and the transformation it will go through with you all. Just amazing, I wish I could be closer to help with the bird sanctuary

[@alycat9789]

Thanks for showing the landscape surrounding the house. In many ways, this mountainous area in Tasmania resembles the blue ridge mountain area in western North Carolina where I live. Tasmania seems like an awesome place to establish roots!

[@GirLikeBurritos]

I love how supportive Dan is of everything you do, and how he grounds you when you seem to start to panic. If you or Dan are willing, can you do an update on your birds? I've kind of been wondering what happened to that one pigeon that snuck into your kitchen before you went to Tasmania

[@erinrafferty5659]

IT'S SO HOBBIT-Y I LOVE IT 😭 I love that you've finally got Dan convinced-you're going to have this dream realized so soon!!!

[@taytorch]

I almost cried when I saw the first part of you and Dan together and him agreeing Tasmania is made for the two of you. Wishing you the absolute best and hoping you find your dream property and home there.

[@marikotrue3488]

I looks beautiful. So happy Dan will be moving also. I am very very OCD so please check zoning (what can be built, changes that can/cannot be made and permitted animals/birds), plumbing, electrical, topography (for example homes on high hills in parts of California USA have to be reinforced/stabilized to avoid sliding down a hill), water availability and of course wifi. I am a worrier, can you tell?

[@yoshitoshi98]

Yes, if you want to build a sanctuary, be sure you can.

[@harpersonat7132]

The cottage is so gorgeous!! I'm so happy you and Dan are going to be living your happiest lives in Tasmania!

[@brittpearce7930]

So sad Sam and Michelle have unfollowed her and vice versa

[@harpersonat7132]

@@brittpearce7930 wait, really?

[@brittpearce7930]

100% on insta :(

[@GinaAhrens]

Sometimes you just have to do what makes you happy and follow your heart. Its not about what anyone else thinks…..as long as you are happy. I wish you much love, luck and joy on your new adventures.

[@uvglopanda]

Oh Alex its beautiful! I could see you flourishing there. Be sure to check how close the nearest important things are such as medical care and such! Im so glad Dan is on board and supportive, he is such a gift.

[@BlitheDream]

It’s like 11km from the cbd of a capital city

[@nicbe617]

If you end up with that one, maybe see if you can put in a septic system? IDK how long you are going to want to deal with a composting toilet.

[@G3nba]

hmmm...I don't want to be trashing on your house hunting but I'd like to write some things down to consider. The house is on a mountain so it'll most likely stay foggy and cold a lot of the time and will have very high humidity, so it could cause some possible mould problems (I'm from the rainy part of UK and mould sucks). It's also on a hill so if you ever want to do some levelling on the ground it could pose it's own problems with stability and water drainage. The garden is huuuuge so it would require a lot of work unless you want to keep it natural. More forested areas might have some building permission problems if you want to expand (aviary). You might've already considered these things but wanted to point them out anyway just in case. I hope you find your dream home!

[@courtneyryder1810]

Wow that house looked so dreamy, exactly the house I want, the trees, the big windows with the garden view, i really hope one day I can find my place, got a little teary eyed seeing you find your place, imagine the birds singing in the morning. It's so stunning

[@kittysparkleeyes]

I am so very sad for alex. She was a different kind of youtuber. She had a unique spark and whilst she had her struggles she tried not to let it put out her flame. I struggle with many of the issues that she did. Unlike her I have allowed it to limit me because everything is too much mentally. I saw Alex as that girl that overcame her neurodivergence and mental health issues and took the leap. She was so special and different from the typical social media personality. Sadly the world didn't want Alex to be Alex and it crushed her. The bullies and trolls crushed her, the idiots that assumed her private life was their right crushed her. Her so called friends took the side of her husband who mislead her rather than facing up to issues of incompatibility such as living arrangements and wanting kids crushed her. This is so very sad and as a victim of traumatic bullying myself I know that the perpetrators will deny all responsibility or just not give a fuck. Devastating. Just remember that if you wouldn't make horrible judgemental comments about the personal life of the woman who works in the office with you, (and expect to keep your job) you shouldn't be doing that to a stranger online. So much for "be kind" ..

[@lindatannock]

I absolutely love this house! I can picture it all painted and furniture in it, and how easily those curtained-off storage spaces could become wardrobes with nice wooden doors etc. There's so much potential! I just love how quirky it is! The egg shaped windows etc are a sign imo 😉💖💖🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ladyleix]

Best of luck with the new property! Remember to change all the locks and make sure the windows seal against rain properly! (Learned that the hard way 😅)

[@isthatyoursandwich]

Delighted to hear that Dan is moving to Tasmania with you. Beautiful house

[@Ninkashi]

That house is just magical! 😍 And the garden around it! Beautiful!

[@namasteavl]

That home’s environment and landscaping is CRAZY! I’ve never been anywhere that looks like that. I loved hearing your footsteps as you explored.

[@axica5434]

Whoa the nature is so beautiful! I felt so calm just watching ❤ Nature trips with Alex would be amazing, just talking about all the plants. I feel like you would be perfect for videos like that 🥰

[@dawncl6205]

This property seems so magical! And the space for the birdies and garden, perfect!

[@ninarikken7173]

That house is giving magical Ghibli vibes, love it ! I feel really lucky to follow all of your adventures, it feels like a true honor. I'm so happy for you guys

[@AbigailSummers]

Awww, when I seen the text saying he agreed to move there with you, my eyes filled up 🥺 I'm so happy for you.. as if we're friends/family 💖

[@AbigailSummers]

THAT HOUSE AND LAND IS BEAUTIFUL!!! YOU NEEEEEED IT 💖💖💖

[@AbigailSummers]

And when you get your house you should do a renovation series on your channel 😍

[@tinyshinystar8458]

You look so happy in Tasmania with Dan, when you said he'd said yes to moving I cried my eyes out. The house is beautiful. Fingers crossed for you both. I'm so glad to see and get to know the happy real Alex in Tasmania with Dan, happy and healing

[@ivymosaics]

What a bright light. RIP

[@christyinthecarolinas]

I would like to give you some advice, unsolicited lol. But NEVER...EVER, EVER go with the building inspector that works with your realtor! That's a really bad idea. They have all the reasons to overlook things to push a sale for the realtor so they'll reuse them. Just be careful!!

[@BrandLuci]

Tassie is small and there's only a few inspectors who work with ALL the realtors around.

[@anaflavialrc]

So happy for you Alex, it's really good to see how happy you are there in Tasmania. When I saw the egg shaped window I knew it was a good one

[@crystalhopejacques5548]

It is beautiful seeing you a Dan back together and seeing the love in both of your eyes for each other is amazing!!!!

[@rackncheese]

Oh my god, Alex, that house is amazing. I literally have tears in my eyes, it makes me so so happy to see you and Dan in such a magical place. I am but a simple internet stranger, but I'm sending so much love and luck to you guys. You deserve all the happiness that you're finding. Love you, Alex. 💜💜💜

[@CJTAS]

Alex this house is perfect, as a fellow Tasmanian I say go for it! What a peaceful oasis you have found!

[@catherinegriffith3886]

I take back everything I said abt disliking Tasmania, this property is so breathtakingly beautiful!✨I especially love how the yard is so natural and not overly landscaped. Looks like you'd have your very own nature walk & the perfect place to sit and daydream. 🧚🏼🧚🏼‍♂

[@xainthpaige8748]

OMG, alex, that place is absolutely magical 🥺 the egg shaped windows, the foggy atmosphere and plenty of space to raise ur fluffy babies ..

[@virginie3783]

Oh my god this house is just amazing ! I love everything about it 😍💚

[@Twilightwitchery]

That land was gorgeous!! And the house seems to have a nice quirky charm. Seems to have a lot of potential

[@kiwistars]

the way they talk about tasmania in tasmania is how the whos spoke about whoville, lov it seeing you and dan is so so so sweet, yall are truly meant for eachother its so clear and lovely. so happy for this new adventure you two are bounding on together! the house is just so beautiful, oh my word! and the egg shaped windows allaround, it was meant to be!✨ as far as plants if theyre large and established enough you can dig it up roots/rootball etc and replant it somewhere else in a few days. thats how plant nurseries worked before plastic was invented!

[@cheyenneturner5455]

Hey Alex! Just a quick comment RE compost toilet! We have one here, much smaller, at our little home, and we run off only rainwater! We are in Western Australia in Rudds Gully, just south of Cape Burney in Geraldton! Compost toilets sound a bit icky and such, but they're AMAZINGLY beneficial to the environment! I loved seeing one on a larger scale briefly 🥰 Loved this video!❤️❤️❤️ Good luck!!!

[@missmystery22]

Most wildlife carers or aviary owners need a fraction more space and larger areas of flat, more stable land. Beautiful house but I would be looking more into a larger block to suit your purpose!

[@heidilamp2230]

So glad to see you and Dan!!! Good luck on your new chapter in Tasmania 🥰

[@fadedlonelyone]

This has to be the one it's so magical and perfect 🥰

[@isabella_falcone]

I love Dan and you together, your interactions, your looks, everything! So glad you made a decision together! That house is more than beautiful, the layout is very interesting and fun. And the outside is just absolutely stunning and lush. So happy to see you finally find yourself, it really shows how much Tasmania is your soul harbour. 🥰

[@Spookdog]

omg tasmania is so absolutely beautiful, the area around that house is so magical, it almost feels like a ghibli movie. I love it so much! I hope I can visit tasmania someday :)

[@orangeleprachaun4723]

this video makes me so happy, you both deserve so much happiness and especially together that is just perfect

[@kellytaylor9541]

What an exciting new adventure for you & Dan and of all the animals! Best of luck and happiness to you!

[@Mixedgirldiaries]

Oh sweet Alex you truly were too good for this plane I pray Dan and her parents and loved ones are all doing okay I miss you so much Alex and ill forever cherish these adventures you shared with us 😔❤️‍🩹

[@rosinamuller9735]

I am so happy for you guys. Also the house is so quirky, and has a lot of funny features. I honestly love it😍. Also i am soo happy, that you keep posting again, it is really nice to watch your videos everyday .

[@LarixLyalliiAlpine]

Honestly I love the view WITH the mist! It looks so fantastical and magical

[@minecraftmeli512]

PERFECT way to start my morning on a animal shelter work day! So so happy for them being able to do this!

[@genefruit1491]

That house is perfect! I'm so happy to see you and Dan on the same wavelength now about Tasmania. It just warms my heart.

[@HAppytobeHer]

If that’s not the most whimsical cottage I have ever seen 😍😍😍

[@LadyKittybug]

Holy crap what an amazing house. I love the purple and everything. I’d sell my soul to live there. And is has a D20 shaped structure!

[@AutumnNotAmber]

Yay! You did It! I'm so excited to see more of your adventures in Tasmania Now! Good luck Moving!

[@GingerPieAJellybean]

What a unique house! And the land around it is to die for. Wowwww

[@nikkibun89]

I had tears in my eyes watching this video! The house honestly was so beautiful and the land!!!!! I am so happy for you and I am so happy to be able to follow you on this journey!

[@kayAc92]

I’m not ready I need my tea and popcorn! Lol watching this change has been like a movie for me! A really good inspiring movie! I cannot wait ❤ cheers to you and your hubby

[@HSimone17]

What a unique house! The gardens really do give off a Japanese garden feel. Living on a mountain sounds lovely.

[@josephinekromer2827]

That is an incredible home and property!!!! Stunning!

[@maramelodies]

i've been watching you for Years, i basically grew up with you and it makes me sob to see you so much happier :,) i wish you the best seriously

[@lelithlongplays]

What a gorgeous house! It looked so magical in the wilderness outside!

[@greenerpasturesgrl]

Love these happy and healthy developments for you and Dan ❤

[@kurtzobain6029]

god Alex i am just so over the moon for you (with you more like!) watching from 2018 up and having your videos during my lonelier moments with illness is something i could never thank you enough for. you deserve all the happiness in the world and im glad it’s finally catching up to you again. i wish you all the best in your new venture and now i want to move to Tasmania LOL. love u forever

[@tadaweese]

You and Dan reunited (on film) makes me irrationally happy 😍 you are doing the right thing Alex 🧡 With a little paint and a blank canvas to work from this house seems absolutely perfect for you to decorate with everything that makes you happy. I love odd shaped houses. Clearing the grounds back to their former glory will be fun and exciting for both of you! That avery has fantastic bones and will be glorious when it's fitted out with glass again 😍

[@c.k.g.]

Omg! That house is so gorgeous! I'm so happy for you, Alex!🥲❤️

[@callmejade]

If that was my garden i would not leave the property! LOVE IT!!

[@eknar]

God Alex, I'm so unbelievably happy for you like I'm in tears rn. Thank you for sharing so much of your story ❤️

[@adriennesquires8130]

That house is BEAUTIFUL. Oh my gosh, it's exactly the type of house I mean when I try to describe it to my husband lol. We just don't have that around where I live.

[@jessicamenteer460]

House is beautiful. I’m used to well water, would you have to truck in water or rain storage? How do you get water to the tanks?

[@deathoria]

Its wild to see plants that are considerd exotic here just grow in the nature like that. That was an amazing house.

[@greencoloredstar]

That house is absolutely DREAMY. 😍😍😍

[@ViolaTheFictionalAdult]

Looks lovely! My elder millennial brain has been melted by too many POV horror films though so I was waiting for the jumpscare haha

[@jilliebeand1947]

Alex! That house is absolutely magical 😮 I'm in envy of the lush greenery and misty atmosphere. And what neat features that house has, so much potential for making it truly special. That geometric aviary is definitely calling for you. This is so exciting! 😊

[@melaniejaneprocter5529]

The house is amazing. I would live there, love the tall ceiling in the middle. And there is so much you can do with the garden Alex. Gald Dan went back with you and fell in love with tasmania too. 💖💙🐶🦆🐥🐦XXXX

[@DangerHob]

The house I absolutely my perfect dream house!! 😍😍 Stunning. It just gives vibes that the builders/owners truly loved the space too. ❤❤

[@krisu3840]

I LOVE the house! All the different coloured and shaped rooms and windows. It reminds me of a Sims house, because you make bolder choices when you're building in The Sims 😁

[@Elistanel]

What a pretty house even when it's empty :o Hoping your move went/goes smoothly :> 🕊🏡

[@StephyKimVlogs]

Omg this house is beautiful I love the windows! and the garden looks so pretty!!!

[@ASammyBProductions]

Fingers, toes and everything crossed for you and Dan. I really hope you guys manage to buy the mountain cottage as it's utterly beautiful and stunning as well as being unique.

[@haileycampe1495]

It’s such a funky house, it so much character to it. I love it a lot, the stone work is beautiful, and the property is INSANE! I also love your pants, the pinstripes are *chefs kiss*

[@Candlehearts]

That house is SO COOL I love how unique it is!! Amazing nature surrounding it too 💕

[@Hopischwopi]

I freakin cried. Your videos just feel so inviting to be me and I am so happy for yo two and I really hope that you are going to have an easy move!

[@dohalimilqaras2884]

Awe! A new chapter for you guys im glad you guys decided to move to tasmania and i wish you luck in ykur eventual move x

[@jodiehughes1299]

You and Dan are a great couple and im so happy for you both you deserve to be happy ☺️ lots of love ❤️

[@ZestyAqua]

Love the house. I'd live there. It's always sweet to see you & Dan together.