Situated in the iconic village of Richmond in the heart of the now famous Coal River valley wine making district and built by Francis Atkinson in 1844 after a stint as licensee for the ‘Richmond Hotel’ at 6 Henry Street, Richmond – the ‘Sawyers Arms’ at 9 Gunning Street was first licensed as a hotel in 1845 and traded until 1847 before reverting to service as an imposing home for successful families from the district.

From the larger 4 acre title of a bygone era, the stately 9 Gunning still enjoys over acre of English gardens and carries a strong sense of dignified living with history and privilege, set among it’s convict brick courtyard walls resplendent with climbing roses, honeysuckle vines and mature aged trees. The home has been beautifully maintained by proud vendors since 1999 and is furnished in tasteful period style as this listing guide will illustrate.

The stables at 9 Gunning Street are simply enchanting – with original sand stone flagstone floors and cobble stones, the substantial 178M2 area under roof includes a workshop and 2 studio rooms all of which await artisans seeking a creative space in which to seek their inspiration or perhaps, rebirth the building as a cosy, self contained cottage.

9 Gunning Street enjoys particular significance in a street name which celebrates far sighted entrepreneur settler George Weston Gunning’s 1830′s successful agri-experiments with hops, orchards and vines which began the traditions of the Coal River wine district, now famous for production of it’s magnificent selection of cool climate wines, microclimate of mild Spring and Summer temperatures, warm Autumn days and cool nights.

With a sunny northerly aspect and just 150 metres from the famous Richmond bridge over the Coal River, this is a wonderful country retreat yet 5 minute walk from schools and services within the township, 15 minutes only from the Hobart airport and a 25 minute drive to the Hobart city CBD. Here is a unique opportunity to ‘Live the History – Love the Lifestyle’ in your very own cherished piece of Australian colonial history.