Tucked into one of South Hobart's most tightly held pockets, just moments from the leafy tranquility of the Hobart Rivulet Track and directly across from South Hobart Primary School, this circa 1900 cottage is a rare and compelling offering-brimming with character, history, and untapped potential.
Held by the same owner for over 50 years and tenanted for the past 12, this is the first time this much-loved home has been brought to market in half a century. Behind its charming façade lies a flexible and surprisingly spacious layout, where original features and thoughtful alterations create a home full of warmth and personality.
Originally configured as three bedrooms, the home now offers two, with one wall removed to create an expansive main living zone. A striking double sash window now frames this space, flooding it with natural light and enhancing the sense of openness. A second cosy living/dining area adds versatility, while in the attic there are two dormer-style rooms (and access is via a ladder upon second inspection only) and with their sloped ceilings and cottage windows-these offer charm-filled accommodation, one of the bedrooms downstairs is complete with built-in storage.
The heart of the home is the blackwood kitchen, rich in tone and tradition, complemented by leadlight cabinet windows and period wall tiling. There are three original fireplaces-one crafted from sandstone, the other from what looks like Convict brick-anchor the home in its heritage, (but not heritage listed), while original sash windows, timber doors, and authentic hardware remain beautifully intact throughout.
Practical spaces include a bathroom with WC and vanity positioned off the laundry, and even an outdoor WC-a nostalgic nod to the home's early origins. Outside, a paved courtyard offers a private setting, with three sheds providing ample storage, including a former garage and two lean-to structures.
On one side access is via original paving stones and then on the other side access is through the double gates leading to off-street parking, with French doors opening gracefully onto the grassed driveway-adding both charm and functionality.
There is no denying that work is required. With visible cracking, aging weatherboards, original floorboards needing attention, and some underpinning required due to sandstone foundations, this is a property being offered strictly "as is." Yet for those with vision, the rewards are undeniable.
In a location that continues to be one of Hobart's most desirable lifestyle suburbs, this is an opportunity to restore, reimagine, and reap the benefits. Whether you're a renovator, investor, or dream-home creator, this is your chance to secure a piece of South Hobart history and shape its next chapter.
Opportunities like this are increasingly rare-don't miss your chance to transform something truly special.
** The information contained herein has been supplied to us and we have no reason to doubt its accuracy, however, cannot guarantee it. Accordingly, all interested parties should make their own enquiries to verify this information.
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