Situated in the rapidly growing seaside town of Ulverstone is "Westella", built in 1885, one of Tasmania’s
great
architectural landmarks and a fine example of architecture and building expertise of the period.
The Tasmanian Heritage Register has assessed "Westella" has having the architectural values of a ‘Victorian Rustic Gothic’ building. This is because of the picturesque design of the building and its relationship with the broader environment of gardens and broader views. Characteristics of the style include steeply pitched gabled roofs, highly decorative bargeboards and irregular silhouettes. Curiously, for a house built for local timber merchants, Westella was constructed from imported Baltic Pine, in preference to native timbers.
Westella is a popular retreat for tourists and Tasmanian’s
alike, with stunning views over the coast to Bass Strait and its beautiful gardens. It has a steady stream of guests during the year and is nearly always capacity during the summer months, with regular clients including government bodies and business representitives. It is licensed to provide breakfast plus light meals to guests.
The home is two stories with the top storey comprising 3 large bedrooms (2 with ensuites), a separate large bathroom and a sitting room. All these rooms have views of the fabulous gardens with two of the guest rooms also featuring spectacular views of the ocean. Down-stairs you will find a spacious room which again overlooks the garden and features an open fireplace. This room is currently used as a breakfast room for house guests. Down-stairs also comprises a huge master bedroom, formal lounge and office. All these three rooms have their own firebox in place of the old open fireplace which has hand carved mantle pieces. You will also find a large kitchen which is conveniently situated for easy access to house guests.
Outside on the 8158 sqm property you will find a good-sized storage shed, a double car garage / workshop, a large guest carpark and stunning gardens which features numerous fruit trees including mulberry, plum, pear, apple and walnut. A few of these trees have been there so long that they are also heritage listed. Other fascinating features of the property include intricate hand carved barge boards, beautiful painted ceiling roses and without saying the amazing history that goes with this property.
Westella has far too many features to mention in such a small description, including the huge list of inventory that goes with the sale of the property and all the recent renovations that have been completed. Westella is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy as a residence for a big family or as a residence / B & B. So for further details and to set up a private inspection of this once in a lifetime property
please contact listing agent.