Williatt House is a remarkable landmark example of early Van Dieman's Land Old Colonial Georgian architecture built in 1827 by Newman Williatt, who is credited with founding the township of Longford. Built originally as the Longford Hotel in the true Georgian aesthetic, the exterior retains symmetry, balance and unadorned restraint - and the interior is no exception. Located in a prominent position in the town centre and opposite a park planted in the 1830's, known as a recognised arboretum, the historic building offers many commercial possibilities or a spacious town residence.
The two storey fully restored brick 408m2 residence, comprises of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a fully equipped bespoke kitchen, huge dining and living room, and several formal and informal rooms. The interior retains many architectural details including fireplaces, wide floorboards, high ceilings, fine colonial fenestration, a wide staircase and solid doors and joinery. The 6interiors are stylistically simple and beautiful, with soft paint hues that give a calming, relaxing and inviting effect.
Situated on a large 1022m2 allotment, the property has expansive lawn areas, an early weatherboard building ripe for restoration and conversion into commercial accommodation, studio or a trading store. There is ample car parking on site, and the property is serviced by town water, town sewerage, and hydronic underfloor heating.
Williatt House is located in the historic Georgian township of Longford at the foot of the Western Tiers and the convergence of the Macquarie and South Esk Rivers. The town is known for its numerous heritage listed buildings, from quaint cottages to large homesteads and country estates, stores, churches, cafes, parklands and pubs, and its surrounding English country landscape. The city of Launceston and Launceston Airport are only a 15 minute drive away.
Williatt House not only represents ownership of a remarkable colonial building but also offers you many commercial possibilities to convert it into an antique centre, artist studio, heritage accommodation, indie store, office as a corporate headquarters, or a unique private town residence.
