It is with good reason that Afton Brae, has had only 2 owners over its 135 year history. The property represents an opportunity to acquire a residence rich in architectural detail, aesthetic and streetscape value. Beautifully restored, refurbished and landscaped, the home now offers a relaxed and elegant lifestyle. It is a truly wonderful family home.
Afton Brae was originally built in 1890 by the Robertson family, who selected Trevallyn -affectionately known as the Captain's suburb - for its remarkable elevated outlook across Launceston and the Tamar River, hence its name. The area's growing appeal amongst professionals at the time made it an ideal location for their family home. The Robertsons cherished Afton Brae for three generations. In 1984, after nearly a century of continuous family ownership, the property was sold to its current owners.
The 225m2 (approx.) weatherboard home remains an important part of Trevallyn's historic precinct and an exceptional example of the Australian vernacular which emerged during the beginning of the Federation architectural period. The house retains many original architectural features, including high ceilings, sash windows, wide timber architraves, skirting boards, panelled doors, decorative fireplaces, and verandah's with intricate and decorative fretwork.
Internally, the home is arranged over 2 floors and provides a stunning French provincial style kitchen complete with bespoke cabinetry, butler sink, extensive marble benchtops and an island bench.
The appliances are all high quality and the open plan kitchen includes a wonderful sunroom and casual dining area with calming views of the flowering garden. Off the main hallway and cross hall are 2 bedrooms, including the master with ensuite and walk in robe, gracious formal living room with access to the verandah, study, 2nd living room or 3rd bedroom and a second bathroom.
Below this level are stairs which lead you to 2 further charming bedrooms, bathroom, storage areas and access to the garden. The house has been insulated, rewired and replumbed, and includes quality English carpets, window dressings and light fittings. Heating includes OFP's, underfloor heating in bathrooms, a heat transfer system, wood heater and double glazing in the sunroom and wall heaters. There is ample dry storage under the house, a carport for 2 cars, laundry and a gardening shed.
The gardens at Afton Brae are beautiful throughout the whole year and have been designed to provide seclusion, shade, colour, sweet scents, and attract birdlife. In abundance are perennials, flowering plants, native and deciduous trees, hedging, garden walls, terraces, and open grassed and paved areas for entertaining or quiet enjoyment. The garden is fully fenced.
The home enjoys proximity to the city of Launceston, leading schools and the University of Tasmania, galleries, river walking trails, cafes and restaurants, and the famous Cataract Gorge. And a short drive from Afton Brae will take you to the airport, the famous Tamar Valley food and wine trail, golf courses and all the charming historic villages and hamlets dotted across Northern Tasmania's English landscape.
Afton Brae provides gracious lifestyle living with every comfort expected from a historic home of this calibre. Realistically priced, the property has been tightly held over the past 135 years and now awaits its next custodians to call it home.
For further details contact Dominic Romeo.
0438 500 277
dominicromeo@historicproperty.com.au
www.historicproperty.com.au
DISCLAIMER: All dimensions are approximate only. Particulars given are for general information only and do not constitute any representation on the part of the Vendor or Agent. All prospective buyers must undertake their own due diligence.
