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Set amidst a streetscape of iconic historic homes, literally on the doorstep of Hobart's CBD, this imposing sandstone gentleman's residence contributes its own solid Victorian street presence - complete with its own idiosyncratic Widow's Tower. Almost 135 years after it was built in 1888, this eye - catching home continues to embody the best elements of the Victorian era, yet it also assimilates the best of the new, as it has been astutely brought into the 21st century by the sensitive incorporation of essential details necessary for exceptional and comfortable contemporary life. <br/><br/>Securely positioned behind an elaborate wrought iron fence and gates - which only give away their modernity by being electric – sits this picture postcard property. The glorious Victorian façade sets the scene – there's a sun drenched veranda with pretty cast iron lacework, ornate sandstone blockwork, a sweeping bay window and an opulent front door surrounded by decorative coloured glass – and hints at the grandeur to come once inside. Climbing roses, clipped box hedges, weeping cherries and topiary further enhance the attention to detail of the first impressions.<br/><br/>Once inside, the entrance hallway is graced by an intricately embellished archway and stunning historic details are revealed over the two levels which are joined by an elegant timber staircase. Warm Tasmanian Oak floor boards and ethereally high ceilings are features throughout as are original fireplace surrounds, deep skirting boards and ornamental ceiling roses all which seamlessly blend with contemporary styling to create the perfect backdrop for modern life. <br/><br/>There can be no doubt that this impressive home, has a flexible layout which can be utilised for myriad expressions of contemporary living and bedroom accommodation. Currently configured as three double bedrooms with a study, separate dining room and a formal living room upstairs there is a more relaxed family room downstairs opposite the spacious kitchen. There are multiple possibilities here to tailor make the layout to suit. <br/><br/>Each level includes its own impeccably renovated, luxurious bathroom which cleverly melds old and new against a backdrop of crisp white subway tiles and timeless marble flooring, frameless glass, brass tapware and fittings and the clever use of the updating and reincorporation of historic features, including a statement claw foot bath, all undertaken with a very discerning eye.<br/><br/>Rooms are like stage sets painted in warm neutral tones and embellished with impressive antique chandeliers and light fittings and provide the perfect backdrop for how we live today. At different times of the day light spills through windows, bathing the interiors in sunshine and warmth while panel heaters throughout the house makes sure that it is warm in a Hobart winter. Each level of the home has a glassed in sunroom - which runs the length of the back of the home. It is the top floor sunroom which has access to the winding staircase which leads up to the Widow's Tower offering a unique 360 degree vantage point. <br/><br/>In the fully equipped cook's kitchen antique style cabinetry is beautiful as well as practical, and open shelves are decorative and provide extra storage space. There is a freestanding range cooker with gas burners and electric ovens, dishwasher and a wood fired heater. The kitchen is centrally located at the foot of the stairs and is firmly placed at the heart of the home as it is large enough to cook in and to eat in and has a wood burning heater to further enhance the cosy atmosphere. The kitchen opens directly out into the garden – where you can pick your own herbs or vegetables or utilise the expansive al fresco dining area. <br/><br/>A separate and functional laundry room is located just outside the kitchen with plenty of bench space for folding, a suspended drying rail, and an antique double trough.<br/><br/>As beautiful as the house is, it's the garden where the magic really happens. It is rare to find a garden of such privacy and resolved and extensive landscaping so close to town. It is like having your own park. Embracing the back of the house are a series of exquisite garden rooms which terrace down gravelled paths and wide sandstone steps from the elevation of the house all the way to the Hobart Rivulet Linear park, which ultimately links the Hobart CBD by parkland and a footpath all the way to Mt Wellington. The popular Hamlet café is quite literally over the back fence. Although you will be in your own private world in this exceptional garden which has an enormous magnolia grandiflora and other established trees, interesting plantings, vistas over distant rooftops and the quirky Hobart skyline and numerous places to sit and privately contemplate or entertain family and friends.
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