Walk through the doors of 'The Coach House' at 1/ 6 Henry Street and immerse yourself in the ambience of an authentic C1840 colonial sandstone property which was home to a succession of Stagecoach Drivers over the years from 1860 to as late as 1925, when motorized transport from Hobart to the Tasmanian Southeast Coast took over.
Also known as 'Cusick's Cottage' from a 20 year period of that family ownership and coach driving, our records detail sixteen owners over the 181 years of history attached to this unique property. An historic photo of the coach with horses is included in our listing selection, the stables at 1/6 Henry street were home to the team each night.
Situated on a level 5,190sqm title with further subdivision potential, only 250 meters from the picturesque port of Triabunna and its Marina, this waterway opens to the deep waters of Spring Bay Harbour, a mecca for recreational boating and access to another of Tasmania's tourism icons - magnificent Maria Island National Park 20 just minutes offshore by fast ferry service.
The Coach House has had Council approved Holiday Let registration and comprises a floor plan of 174sqm over 2 levels, housing 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with external walls built of stone and each room blessed with an individual fireplace, integral to the wall construction providing both strength and capturing warmth inside the property when in use.
Both the main house and former stables have been the subject of significant renovation works by this vendor since 2013, prior to which in the mid 1990's the property was registered by the Heritage Council after permission to allow the addition of dormer windows to improve natural light to the upstairs bedrooms and bathroom.
The building was re roofed and ground level timber floors have also been replaced due to deterioration over time, but upstairs the wide boards so full of character are original, as are the original roof rafters, lathe and plaster walls and ceilings, the original timber 12 pane window frames are all in use, some with original panes of handmade glass still in them.
With whitewashed walls and a distinctive gabled roof line now complimented by a colonial style white picket fence and attractive gardens, 1/ 6 Henry Street has stood the test of time, enjoying an updated cottage kitchen and downstairs bathroom with back verandah in the vertical board style of the era added by this Vendor.
Heritage property ownership amounts to custodianship of the National Estate - of which Tasmania has a rich endowment. The Vendor has commissioned a structural engineers report from a respected consultant with expertise in the assessment and maintenance of heritage buildings which will be made available to buyers inspecting the property. Inevitably there will be ongoing works required to maintain a building of this age but be aware – professional advice is at hand!
The twin towns of Triabunna and Orford/Spring Beach are popular with cyclists and well equipped with community support infrastructure including Local Government managed medical services, a pharmacy, library, quality golf course, RSL Subbranch, bowls and boating clubs – even a local vineyard.
All this just one hour by car from the city of Hobart and on the 'Great Eastern Drive' route, now attracting over 300,000 visitors/ year. The future for the Triabunna precinct is bright with the Maria Island ferry service alone accounting for over 50,000 visitors a year!
With just a short drive, bike ride or healthy walk you will find cafes, nearby parklands with kids play equipment and an IGA supermarket - there is so much to do here by the sea. Take in the history during a trek using the Old Convict Road alongside the Prosser River or explore the foreshore walk to the rolling surf of local beaches, alive with the sounds of the ocean and native bird life. And did I mention the fishing? What are you waiting for!
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