In 1915 Ernest Rodway built this striking Federation home, one of the first houses in Nelson Road, Sandy Bay, a short stroll to the Casino the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania and the Hutchins School.

This grand and gracious residence is set in a magnificent garden with wonderful river and mountain views captured by many rooms in the house and the outside balcony upstairs. The superb large meandering gardens frame the home and includes many mature trees and shrubs, a delight in spring with the arbour of weeping wisteria, cherry trees and camellias, this is an exciting garden to explore with sitting areas scattered throughout the flowering plants and raised vegetable gardens, an oasis in the middle of the city.

From the moment you enter this Federation gem you will appreciate the ambience of a by-gone era. Steps lead to a striking entry way of panelled oak; throughout this elegant 10 roomed home are many special period features. A feeling of space and sunlight are created by the high ceilings, large windows and expansive rooms. There are bay windows with lead lighting framing the views, polished floorboards, open fireplaces with attractive original mantels and stunning fretwork in many of the rooms.

With all this grandeur is a wonderful sense of warmth created by the central ducted heating and versatility of accommodation. There is formal sitting room and dinning then a stunning family room leading into the garden with windows all around. The house has been lovingly restored and has a modern kitchen and bathrooms.

In the backyard is a double garage and workshop, and upstairs is a large studio area that has a bathroom and kitchen that is yet to be plumbed. This space could have many uses having the potential to be a studio apartment or artists workshop it has beautiful small paned windows that captured the river views.

This home and its surrounds have been completely renovated with uncompromising quality and taste it remains one of the most imposing and attractive historical homes in Sandy Bay, inspections are by private appointment only.