Every now and then a ‘one of a kind’ iconic home comes to market in most towns and on this occasion, in the Northern Tasmanian, Central Coast Township of Ulverstone, one of its most prominent and superbly built and located Federation homes, is now offered for sale.

Built around 1910, ‘Talla Walla’ (Aboriginal name for ‘Forest View’) is a classic example of Queen Anne Federation architecture and is set on a stunning 1,644m2 allotment directly across the road from the shores of the Leven River and just a short walk to the extensive coastal fringing parklands that are such a wonderful enhancement to the lifestyle amenities of Ulverstone, the largest Township in Tasmania.

This charming, fully and faithfully restored home, originally built for one of the most prominent business families in Ulverstone, is a total joy to walk through with its 12
foot ceilings, polished floor boards, genuine Axminster carpets, working open fireplaces and that undeniable and unmistakeable atmosphere of elegance, charm and quality with a tangible presence of yesteryear in every glance. The most recent addition to this splendid home is a large reverse cycle air conditioner providing year round comfort.

With superb formal dining and lounge rooms, a parlour that is equally useful as a spacious bedroom, divine new and wonderfully appointed kitchen that blends both modern and traditional cooking facilities, this 4 or 3 bedroom home has everything a classic home enthusiast could wish for.

The spacious master bedroom flows into a bright and airy, beautifully appointed en-suite while the main bathroom not only has a roomy separate shower but oozes character with the claw-foot bath, pressed tin panelled walls and quality taps & fittings out of classically traditional exposed plumbing.

The quality of the interior flows equally to the exterior of the home which has been faithfully and professionally repainted in traditional heritage colours and is in superb condition. Wrapping around the north-west corner of the home, a spacious wide verandah offers a wonderful place to sit and take advantage of the stunning views looking out over the river and wharfs and afar, to the once heavily forested rural landscape that inspired the property name .

The beautifully established and easily maintained grounds and gardens surround the home on 3 sides and add hugely to the amenity of the overall property and provide it with an inherent sense of privacy and space.

The original sheds are still in place and in excellent order, featuring a double garage with a toilet that is so handy when working outside, plus a free-standing separate workshop.

All town facilities including the main shopping centre, restaurants and cafs are just steps away and further enhance the desirability of the property. When one considers the quality of the home and its superb position, it is perhaps very easy to understand that this site was chosen and the home ‘master’ built for one of the most ‘well to do’ families of the era.

Inspections are recommended and are welcome by appointment.