'William Broad Cottage' is a beautifully restored colonial home and a fine example of colonial architecture synonymous with the Tasmanian Midlands. The land was originally granted to Mr William Board in 1839, comprising three acres, one rod, and eighteen perches who completed the building.
Upon completion of the red bridge in 1839, connecting traffic along high street between Hobart and Launceston away from a river crossing downstream (at bridge street), 130 high street was re-designed from a residence to a coaching Inn/staging post. Coaches and drays changed horses at campbell town, and demand for fodder (hay and grain) was high, so the residences second storey was turned into a granary. There are still remnants of the internal hoist and gantry up in the roofline.
In 1845 Hugh Kean, a licensed victualler, approached William Broad to purchase a sizeable piece of land, the intention being to build a new inn and stables next door 130 high street to be known as The foxhunters return. The foxhunters return nowadays is a successful bookstore and residence.
William Broad cottage has had an interesting and varied history, becoming a school run by William Broad's two daughters, a barber's shop, a billiard saloon, an antique store and finally back to a residence. Under the current ownership, 130 high street has been restored to its former glory and offers the following:
- Three spacious bedrooms. Freshly carpeted in the two guest rooms and a free-standing pot-belly heater in the master bedroom.
- Formal dining and lounge room.
- Freshly painted throughout.
- Freshly sanded floorboard.
- Snug/sunroom looking over the 2732 sqm plot of land.
- Re-designed kitchen/laundry room.
- Updated bathroom finishes.
Set upon a deep fully fenced 0.675-acre plot with two lock-up storage sheds and lock-up single car garage, the property has ample off-street parking. There are several unusual elizabethan fruit trees, rose bushes and ornamental plants set throughout the property.
Positioned at the southern end of high street, 130 high street is within walking distance of the conveniences stores of Campbell Town and Elizabeth River. Campbell Town is the 'hub' of the central midlands area of Tasmania and features several artisans and antique stores and the district school, medical and aged care facilities. Campbell Town is only a leisurely 40 minutes' drive south of Launceston and 1hr 20 minutes north of Hobart. Secure your part of Midlands history, come and inspect 'William Boards' Cottage'.
Feel free to contact Nick Hay to arrange a private inspection or attend one of the open inspections soon.
Note: This property isn't featured upon the Tasmanian Heritage Register but is positioned within a Heritage Precinct of Campbell Town under the intern planning scheme set by the Northern Midlands Council. The property has a complete provenance, dating from 1837 until 1970, when paper records ceased. These documents record the history of this property and provide information about government-appointed officials of the time and their duties. These documents are considered a rare collection, especially since they pertain to a single property over 150 years.
Council Rates: $TBA p/y approx.
Water Rates: $TBAp/q approx.
Year Built: 1861 (granted in 1839)
Land Size: 0.2732Ha (0.675 acre) approx.
House Size: 109.0 square meters (11.4 squares)
Roof Material: Galvanised Iron.
Wall Material: Stone
Zoning: 10.0 General Residential.
Council: Northern Midlands Council.
Rental Estimate: $330 to $370 per week.
The information contained herein has been supplied to us and we have no reason to doubt its accuracy. However, we cannot guarantee it. Accordingly, all interested parties should make their own enquiries to verify this information.
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