High on the hill, this iconic Hobart residence has undergone a significant architectural award winning transformation over the last 5 years.
Now complete, the 3 bedroom 2 bathroom open plan dwelling pays homage to the Tasmanian lifestyle, with expansive decks taking in every vista of West Hobart.
For aspiring Masterchefs, the kitchen and inclusions will make you gasp - bespoke stainless steel shelving, benches, dual dishwasher and cavernous sinks. A $16k semi commercial gas/electric stove with teppanyaki grill and infrared plate warmers. A $5k Italian single group plumbed in espresso machine and mini Mazzer grinder. A two climate Euroart cellar with 12 dozen capacity, featuring red and white zones to ensure that your Tasmanian sparkling is at perfect temperature. Located a stones throw to North Hobart, Hill St grocer and Hill St butcher, the community of foodies awaits you to come and play.
Floors in the open plan living and dining space are recycled Tasmanian timbers, creating a deconstructed parquetry with their colors and mixed up timber lengths. Two quad-fold double glazed windows open up the lounge/dining to the city and harbor like a Glover painting - no wonder this house was the subject of last year's Glover prize winning painting. Quad-fold doors open the dining space out to a cantilevered balcony, perfect for sitting and drinking in the views across the city up to Knocklofty reserve. Cooled by the breeze and a Daiken, heated by a heat pump, a gas fire and the warmth of the sun, the space is economical and enviro friendly with new blockout blinds and insulation to maximize warmth in the cooler months.
Two spacious bedrooms upstairs, one with built-ins and an open fire place, the other with library space, provide the option to have a home office and a guest room or accommodation for the family. The upstairs bathroom has a shower and Japanese style bath, for relaxing soaking after marathon dinner parties. Down the spiral stairs is a private adults retreat with walk-in robe, high ceilings, and luxury deep wool carpet. This room also has a separate external entrance. The downstairs bathroom has charcoal tiles and minimalist modern lines, and includes a full size bath with spa function.
Storage under the house is generous, with room for a built in cellar (the current owners have portable cellars with 60 case capacity) and plenty of room for salami curing and cheese maturing or a healthy tool collection. The backyard is compact: tiered and linked with decking, leading to a covered area currently used as the laundry, also featuring spectacular views. The garden is low maintenance, but has the distinct possibility of transformation into an edible oasis for the keen gardener. 42 Mellifont St backs on to the Leonard Wall Reserve, a designated community space with a fruit orchard and pathway up to Knocklofty reserve. This area has a caveat on it for community use and will not be built out, giving the new owner of 42 Mellifont St a private positioning rarely achieved in inner Hobart.
For lovers of design, entertaining, cooking and urban convenience, this property offers the best of all worlds, and a lifestyle opportunity second to none.
- Stunning city and river vista
- Architecturally designed transformation
- Commercial-grade appliances
- First-class open entertaining
- Ultimate proximity to city life
Year Built: 1952
Construction Type: Weatherboard
Heating: Natural Gas
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