Sitting on the top side of one of the prime West Hobart street addresses is this classic example of the Victorian era. Built in the late 1800s, it has the charm and original features for which the period is known pressed iron ceiling roses, fireplaces, original floorboards, stainglass windows and more.
Its location is one of the real attractions in a very desirable setting, quiet and secluded amongst other period homes yet perfectly situated with the Hobart CBD to the south and the North Hobart restaurant and shopping strip each a five minute walk away. The ultimate home for an executive or discerning couple who like history, warmth, character and location. The front verandah would be the perfect place to sit for breakfast and look out over the city skyline and pretty front cottage garden.
The property has three double bedrooms off the central entrance hallway, two with lovely built-in wardrobes either side of original fireplaces and tile detail. The third bedroom has bi-fold Baltic pine doors leading to the living, dining and kitchen area and would be a lovely study come lounge room if desired, also with a fireplace.
The kitchen and dining area is at the rear of the home and is bright, light and warm, attracting late morning and afternoon sunshine with a peaceful outlook to the tiered backyard, hothouse and quaint brick paved courtyard and BBQ area. It also has a large shed and storage area and a timber cubby house in the back corner. It’s private, protected and sunny. The bathroom and laundry is off the rear sunroom kitchen area.
There is a separate living room with a character wood heater and also a reverse cycle heat pump with remote controland that cosy homely feel from the polished floorboards and character features throughout.
A must-see Victorian charm that won’t stay long on the market.