351 Liverpool Street (House) & 10a Forest Road (Land)

Harcourt’s Hobart has been given the wonderful opportunity to market arguably Hobart’s most historic home. This classical masterpiece was built by Jeremiah O’Sullivan, an early Colonial builder, in 1845 has only had 3 owners one of whom was Jeremiah’s son, James O’Sullivan. A unique opportunity exists for you to become part of history being just the fourth owner of this residence in its 170 year history.

The home with a large established garden is situated on the city fringe behind original sandstone retaining walls built when Liverpool St was excavated down to its current level. Despite its modest appearance from the street, it is a split 3-level compact building. After walking up the few sandstone front steps, you can enter the home via the front entrance decorated with original fan skylight and a perfectly intact original 1845 door latch. Inside, you will be in awe of the beautiful features that this home has to offer.

On the middle level of the building the entrance level, to your left is a large bedroom and to your right is a grand library with built in book shelves. Both rooms have high ceilings with picture rails, generous wide skirting boards, and fireplaces, all of which are original. Moving down the hall to your right is the original dining room which for the last 50 years has been used as a second living area and then further through is a warm and bright sunroom with a northern aspect capturing all day sun. To the left of the entrance corridor behind the large bedroom is the home’s bathroom and a small kitchenette/utility room.

The lower ground storey of the property includes the home’s kitchen, along with a formal dining room with flagstone floor, plus a large walk-in storage/pantry which would also function perfectly as a generous wine cellar. All of these rooms boast original features including an original wood burning cook stove.

The upper level “Attic” comprises two comfortable bedrooms, one being the largest room in the house. Both have windows overlooking the established “English” rear garden, and there is a small built-in robe in the smaller room of the two.

Without seeing this property you are unable to fully grasp how wonderful the original condition of this gorgeous home is. Its three past owners over time have obviously loved and cared for this property very well. “It is a home of good taste, but always a building to be lived in and enjoyed”.

There are various special features that this property has to offer; it most certainly isn’t just your average old-fashioned home. Classical Victorian fireplaces with cedar surrounds feature in the library, the living room and bedroom all situated on the middle floor. Also throughout the home are tasteful and durable original timbers including the doors, doorways, skirting boards and balustrades of the stairways. Original skirting boards and picture rails throughout the home have also been very well preserved over time and restored to their original condition.

To the rear of the main house, via a stone footpath from the back door, is also an old ‘Maids House’ that has 2 rooms and has been more recently used as laundry/storage and a garage. This has potential to be converted into a bedsit/granny flat (STCA).

The location of this property is superb. It conveniently sits on the fringe of the CBD, and is only a short 5 minutes stroll from all inner city services. While parking in this area can sometimes be hard to find, along with the garage opportunity this property offers ample further off street parking.

Making this rare property even more unique, particularly considering its city location is the large parcel of land it is situated on. The home at 351 Liverpool Street is set on a generous 836 square meter block and backs onto 10A Forest Road which is a further 1,078 square meters of established garden. 10A Forest Rd is also up for sale, either with the property allowing ample room for a tennis court, or swimming pool, or both, if desired, or for separate purchase as each property is on a separate title.

351 Liverpool Street with or without the adjoining 10A Forest Road property offers you a unique opportunity; a delightful home, a generous established garden and a stunning slice of Tasmanian history all within a stone’s throw from the CBD. This property will not disappoint and its endearing period charm will certainly appeal to the most discerning purchaser.

An inspection for this property is highly recommended to fully appreciate what this stunning home has to offer. Private inspections can be arranged with the listing agent Rob Henry.

Expressions of Interest closing 16th November 2015 at 5pm. *Vendor reserves the right to accept offers prior to closing date.*

To view more information on the history of this property visit the website URL in virtual tour below.