A substantial period home that has been designed for the larger family who values location and a large amount of living and entertaining space.
This commanding six to seven bedroom 37 square (approx) family home that sits astride a generous block of 850m2 (approx) in the prized inner city suburb of Mt Stuart – all within a gentle stroll to the CBD or all the restaurants of North Hobart.
The original period charm of this 1930’s double brick home has been skillfully and subtlety blended with all the conveniences of a modern home. It has been tastefully extended and upgraded creating a huge amount of accommodation spread over three levels.
The floor plan offers a myriad of options, with four light and bright bedrooms on the upper level, some with delightful water views across the city and surrounds, plus a family bathroom. On the main level you will discover a range of options, the main bedroom with ensuite and another family bathroom. Plus there are two other bedrooms or possibly one plus a study or a study and another sitting room the choice is yours.
On this level is the formal lounge; French doors then lead to the formal dining area. At the rear of the home is a large modern northeastern facing extension that boast floor to ceiling windows that allow in masses of warming sunlight and delightful views out across the city to the sparkling waters of the River Derwent. This generous space is the heart of the home; beautiful myrtle timbers are the highlight of the raked cathedral ceiling and of the plentiful cupboard and bench filled kitchen. This is the place for informal, living, dining or entertaining, bring a crowd or just a have a candle light dinner for two seated in the bay window and watch the twinkling lights of the city at night. Need more space then move out onto the sundeck, the BBQ is waiting for you?
A spiral staircase leads you down to the third level, where you will find more entertaining areas, including a large space that is ideal for a home theatre or rumpus room, on this level you will also find the laundry and a toilet.
Needing some fresh air, take a quite private ramble through the extensive leafy rear cottage garden, an oasis of fruit trees and shrubs. These screen a large timber studio or workshop at the bottom of the garden, the ideal place to create your own masterpiece.
The concrete driveway leads to a large turning space and then on through the electric roller doors into the large double garage which gives you internal access to the house. There is secure off street parking for four vehicles, plus there is the original single street front garage which has an electric roller door.
Please set aside a good amount of time so that you will be able to fully appreciate all the aspects this extensive property. Please call Debbie to arrange your private inspection; we look forward to meeting you.
