42 Kelly Street, Battery Point TAS 7004

This superb heritage listed home represents a masterclass in sensitive, respectful restoration work balanced perfectly with a luxurious contemporary architectural update. First built in the 1840s and positioned in one of the oldest and most sought-after historic precincts in the state, Kelly Cottage is a stunning character home that retains all its Georgian charm and offers a rare chance to enjoy a unique and fabulous new lifestyle.

Presenting a subtle and unassuming classic brick and sandstone street-frontage in keeping with its historic surrounds, inside the home reveals a meticulously maintained original residential footprint and a seamlessly added extension at the rear. High ceilings and polished gum butt timber floors feature throughout the original portion of the house, while the energy efficient extension utilises grey slate tiles for solar passive heating.

There are two double bedrooms immediately off the central entrance hall, which in turn leads to a third double bedroom with built-ins. A lounge room with a slow combustion Nectre wood fire also leads directly into the fully renovated galley-style kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances and granite benchtops, plus a space efficient, hidden laundry.

Adjoining the kitchen is the fabulous extension, a sunny open-plan living and dining area that includes exposed Celery Top pine rafters and frames, double-glazed full length windows and exposed original brickwork walls. Enjoying abundant natural light and a warm ambience, the extension also features sliding windows that open onto a sandstone patio and lawn area, creating the perfect spot for relaxing or entertaining friends.

The upstairs attic includes a second bathroom and three additional rooms, providing great versatility and easily accommodating further bedrooms, a study or storage rooms. The home also features an outbuilding, incorporating an outside toilet and potential workshop, storage or home studio arrangement.

Super efficient solar panels and stand alone solar water heating ensure virtually no electricity bills and provides year round energy comfort and convenience. The vegetable garden also has a separate water tank, and there is a carport and off-street parking for a second car. And with the home located only a short stroll from Salamanca Place, this is a very special, premium residential package that will be sure to attract intense interest.