This magnificent landmark mansion was designed by renowned architect Henry Hunter for one of Hobart’s early Lord Mayors and showcases all the wonderful period features of the era in which it was built. Completely private setting surrounded by 2135m2 of beautifully established gardens with mature trees, shrubs and flower beds with masses of colour and fragrance. With a wide, lace worked verandah stretching from one end to the other on both levels it has a stately presence with an undeniable pedigree of classic Victorian styling and charm.
Ornate mantels over open fireplaces, high ceilings, parquetry flooring and bold archways add to its distinctive character.
Sophisticated formal living and dining rooms adjoin each other but can be separated by a set of unique bi folding doors. These rooms are of ball room proportions with north facing French doors opening to the sunny verandah.
Other rooms on the ground floor include a study, spacious family room with intricate fret working, galley style kitchen, atrium, studio breakfast room, powder room and internal access to the large tandem garage. A beautiful timber staircase with a magnificent stained glass window above the first landing, winds its way upstairs to 4 expansive bedrooms, with a sep dressing room to the master bedroom, and bathroom facilities. The long upstairs verandah enjoys sun and city views and provides a perfect platform for relaxing and enjoying the leafy surroundings.
This beautiful family home is approached from Davey Street via a semi circular driveway and there is rear access from Adelaide St. With more than ½ acre of land (2135m2) this is undoubtedly one of Hobart’s most outstanding properties.
