Hargate is an iconic and beautifully restored heritage listed Launceston city mansion providing extraordinary 300 degree views to the horizon over Launceston and the Tamar River. Hargate was built between 1900 and 1903 in the gracious Queen Anne Federation style and displays unique and impressive architectural features and enjoys a delightful and significant history.
Hargate is set within a large and authentic heritage style landscaped garden. There are seven upstairs rooms comprised of four bedrooms and three bathrooms.The main bedroom is ensuited in an authentic federation style. Two further identical award winning bathrooms with 24 carat gold neo classical tap ware and full size claw foot baths are available to the remaining three bedrooms. The fourth bedroom also enjoys a beautiful built in full size wash stand and mirror. There are five downstairs rooms comprised of a highly ornate drawing room, magnificent large formal lounge, formal dining room, full size study, huge north facing ktichen and self contained laundry.
Italian marble fire places adorn the drawing room and lounge and ornate cedar fireplace is in the dining room. The enormous eat in kitchen boasts Tasmanian myrtle cabinetry and walk in pantry. Modern features include gas cook top, electric oven and dishwasher with French doors and windows providing a beautiful view over the significant and private rear garden.
Highly efficient hydronic heating is installed throughout the entire lower level. Wool batt insulated ceilings on the upper level. Direct access is available to upper verandah from all but the fourth bedroom. Polished Baltic pine floors on upper level and polished Tasmanian Oak floors on the lower.
On site lock up garaging for 3 full size cars and a workshop which is a rarity given the central location. Hargate is truly a prestigious Launceston City mansion and an iconic landmark.