Circa 1920 Ashla' is a manor home that exemplifies The Federation Arts and Crafts era, which focused on fine craftsmanship with ornate woodwork that to this day will captivate your attention. Stately in it's street appeal it enjoys a 1,000m2 approx. gently sloping block with all the room to host a magnificent, rambling garden. Solid brick construction with sandstone foundations, corner buttresses and sills together with leadlight windows are aesthetically pleasing and very much in keeping with the era. The floorplan is both flexible and adaptable and will accommodate a range of configurations and lifestyles.
The grand entrance has beautiful woodwork combined with lead light panels that open to a gracious entry with superb examples of the quality craftsmanship that exists throughout the home. Fretwork, dado paneling, ceiling panels and wallpapers accentuate every room creating the ambience of a by gone era. The main living room is flooded with natural light and it's open fireplace, with timber filigree surround and beautifully etched windows make this room very grand and inviting. The sitting room, which also benefits from loads of natural light is enhance by dual fan shaped, leadlight enhanced windows. The formal dining room has the original servery from the kitchen and is a large room capable of accommodating a lounge area with fireplace.
The kitchen is a mix of original and contemporary features with Huon pine and marble combining back with a butler's pantry, cast iron stove and original servery. The kitchen is a very functional space, with eat-in potential and benefits from a garden view. There is a bathroom and utility room on this level also.
Ascending the beautiful staircase to the upper level brings more options in configuring the homes allocation of spaces. There is a sun filled master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe, a bedroom/study and another great space that could be an upstairs living room with bedroom adjacent whilst up another set of stairs a further attic space can be utilised in many ways.
Outside is a well-established garden, pergola, water fountain and vegetable plots. There is off street, undercover parking suitable for boats or caravans as well as a single garage and further off street parking totalling room for five cars. Newly polished Tasmanian oak floorboards throughout, new carpet and fresh paint that makes for a wonderful appealing home that shows great respect to it's past.
