Classic 1920s family home in the heart of Sandy Bay

Built in 1923, this classic two-storey, solid brick, family home has undergone substantial renovations in recent years, not only modernising it to suit 21st Century living, but including a wing that can be adapted to a rental proposition, and a conservatory style addition housing an indoor swimming pool. Located in leafy Earl St, the property is in an ideal position for a growing family.<br/><br/>Being double-storey, the home has an imposing presence, mature trees sheltering it from the street, whilst the more recently added double garage with rooms above, blends perfectly with the original structure. On entering, warm, timber panelling, a simple carved staircase, and polished floorboards define the understated, elegant architecture of the interwar years, replacing the ostentation of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The living room has retained the original features of semi-hexagonal windows, picture-rails and wide skirting boards, but now opens onto a modern dining and kitchen area creating a spacious family zone. Bifold glass doors give access to the indoor swimming pool and spa with its conservatory style, north-eastern end opening onto a paved barbecue area and custom-made pizza oven: an ideal family and alfresco entertaining area. From the kitchen, a landing gives internal access to both a double garage and a separate 2 bedroom apartment complete with kitchenette, bathroom, and its own access. Alternatively, this is an ideal parent or teenage retreat. A room to the left of the central hallway, ideal as a quiet second living room, study or media room, plus a nearby bathroom with access from the pool, complete the ground level accommodation. Upstairs, a large landing opens out to two double bedrooms with built-in robes, a third single bedroom, a sunroom and two bathrooms. From the paved outdoor area, steps lead up to an extensive back lawn with an attractive, easily maintained garden, beyond which are raised vegetable beds, a cubby house and an aviary.<br/><br/>The playing fields and tennis courts of the University of Tasmania are across the road and offer the property a sense of space and provide recreational facilities on the doorstep. It is within walking distance of the marine and sporting activities of Marieville Esplanade, as it is of the shops, cafés, restaurants and other services of the Sandy Bay shopping precinct. This is a beautiful property in a most sort-after location: a family home with the option of a self-contained rental apartment.