At a glance
* Landmark residence in the heart of Battery Point dating to the 1870s
* One of the suburb's largest level landholdings with established gardens
* Distinguished Victorian Gothic architecture with enduring heritage character
* Four bedroom home with multiple living spaces across two levels
* Thoughtfully updated kitchen with butler's pantry
* Combination of formal and informal living areas, study, and flexible spaces
* Original fireplaces, timber floors, and stained glass features throughout
* Modern comforts including heating and security systems
* Dual access, outbuildings, and generous off street parking
* Walking distance to Hampden Road, Salamanca, the waterfront, and the city centre
Abode
There are homes that belong to a time, and others that seem to hold time within them. Vernon is the latter.
Set quietly behind its gardens on Mona Street, the home reveals itself gradually. Its steep gables and intricate detailing speak to its origins, while the grounds create a sense of space and calm that feels almost unexpected in Battery Point. Lawns stretch wide beneath established trees, and the world beyond the gates quickly fades from view.
Inside, the home carries its history with ease. Light moves gently through tall windows and across polished timber floors, while stained glass and original fireplaces offer moments of quiet character throughout. The entrance hall warmly welcomes and the staircase rises with a quiet confidence that reflects the craftsmanship of another era.
The living spaces are generous yet comfortable, designed as much for daily life as for gathering and entertaining. A considered kitchen connects naturally to the rhythm of the home, supported by a butler's pantry that feels both practical and true to its origins. Formal and informal rooms provide flexibility, along with a study, additional living space, and a ground floor bedroom that allows the home to adapt as needed.
Upstairs, the atmosphere softens further. The main bedroom offers water views and a sense of privacy and retreat, while additional bedrooms are spacious and filled with natural light. Bathrooms have been thoughtfully updated, sitting comfortably alongside the home's original features.
Throughout, modern comforts have been introduced with care. Heating, security, and contemporary updates support the home without distracting from its character, allowing its history to remain at the forefront.
Beyond the house itself, the grounds are what set Vernon apart. Level, expansive, and deeply established, they offer a rare sense of possibility. There is space here to gather, to garden, to entertain, or simply to enjoy the openness that is so seldom found in this part of Hobart. Dual access, outbuildings, and ample parking add a layer of practicality that is rarely achieved in such a setting.
Area
From Mona Street, the best of Battery Point unfolds on foot. Hampden Road offers its village atmosphere of cafes, wine bars, and local shops, while Salamanca Place, the waterfront, and the city centre are all within easy reach. It is a location defined by both lifestyle and history, where daily convenience sits alongside some of Hobart's most celebrated architecture and cultural experiences.
In this context, Vernon feels both connected and set apart. A home of substance and presence, held quietly within one of the city's most sought after pockets.
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