One of Tasmania’s most Stately Homes and Luxury Guesthouse, now proudly offered for sale. An exceptional property including all antiques, furnishings, plant and equipment together with a turnover exceeding $200,000 per annum, offered by reluctant but genuinely motivated owners for the valuations price of house and land only on a walk-in / walk-out basis. Standing proudly adjacent to the foreshore of Macquarie Harbour lies one of the finest examples of Queen Anne Federation architecture in Australia, Ormiston House. This grand stately twenty room mansion, evoking the romance, craftsmanship and attention to detail of yesteryear, has been beautifully restored to also include today’s modern conveniences and creature comforts.

On entering this magnificent home, the atmosphere created by the original stained glass entrance combined with the ornate thirteen feet ceilings and the antique crystal chandelier, tells you immediately that you are somewhere special. There are six large delightful bedrooms with private bathrooms and each bedroom decor depicting the character of its of the original occupant.

Large beautiful reception rooms welcome guests and occupants alike from either side of the entrance hall befitting even the most formal of occasions. Entertain from the custom built blackwood bar complete with glass racks, lighting, refrigerator, glass washer and brass foot rail or alternatively warm your toes by the fire on winter days with a glass of fine tawny port and a good book. The formal lounge and dining rooms are a testament to the craftsmanship of the day from the soaring ceilings to the solid huon pine sliding cavity doors and the original antique fireplaces inclusive of tiles, mantles, over mantles and bevelled mirrors.

The internal ‘birds eye’ huon pine staircase leads to the tower, the guest’s business centre and ‘Harry Lyell History Gallery’. This was the 1899 office of the first Frederick Ormiston Henry, the original owner and builder of Ormiston House, and leads guests to the Widow’s Walk built for the very practical purpose of watching his vessels plying the harbour. This business savvy merchant F O Henry is regarded as the founding Father of Strahan.

At the rear of the house are the operational and service facilities. An expansive commercial kitchen currently licensed to cater for a 50 guest restaurant, and an administration office. Further back is a management, owner or staff wing comprising two bedrooms, lounge, kitchenette, bathroom and separate toilet. Two courtyards and a large paved BBQ and entertaining area. Adjoining this area is yet another self contained one bedroom chalet. All completely private with no access by houseguests.

The property is currently operating as a very successful luxury retreat and guesthouse business. However this is just one of the multitude of options new owners may have in mind. With nine bedrooms and private bathrooms throughout this diverse property, and the potential to add more if so desired, its uses are only limited by one’s imagination.

Prospective purchasers are most welcome to arrange with me overnight accommodation and inspect the property at their leisure, and also discover why Strahan is such a tourism icon for Tasmania. Successful purchasers will have negotiated travel and inspection costs reimbursed at settlement.

I encourage you to call and request the Sales Prospectus which includes historical financial data, occupancy rates, detailed property information, plant and equipment inventory and a recent registered independent valuation.

This very special property and business is proudly offered for sale by Harcourts Launceston.