This stunning Federation home is in a spectacular position on Bellerive Bluff, one of the most prestigious locations in Hobart and the most sought after real estate on Hobart's Eastern Shore. Situated on the waterside with sensational views of Kangaroo Bay and the Derwent River, extending to the city and Mount Wellington.
The home was built circa 1905 and was in fact the original family home of Elsie Curtin, wife of former Prime Minister John Curtin, and the two are believed to have met at the property in 1912 after Elsie's father took a young John out sailing and then home for tea!
The home is the perfect union of period character and modern day comfort and style. Carefully restored throughout retaining original period features including extensive timber floors, skirting and architraves, hand-finished timber doors, beautifully crafted ceiling roses and four original fire places with ornate mantles, now fitted with quality cast iron inserts and Boston electric heaters.
A grand central hallway with traditional tall ceilings leads to a beautiful north facing lounge room at the front of the house, with plenty of sun and wonderful river views. Situated behind the lounge is a lovely separate dining room with custom made Celery Top pine French doors leading to a very pleasant private outdoor entertaining area. Adjoining the dining room is a superb modern kitchen with stunning granite bench tops and quality Miele appliances including a stainless steel oven, gas cook tops and dishwasher.
There are three double bedrooms, two of which have large built-in wardrobes and the spacious main bedroom at the front of the house capturing the stunning river view. Servicing the bedrooms is an impressive spacious bathroom with floor to ceiling porcelain tiles, programmable under floor heating, a claw foot bath and walk-in shower with European tap ware. There's also a cleverly concealed laundry with ceramic butlers sink and stone bench top, as well as a separate powder room with second WC.
Equally as impressive are the outdoor areas of the home, easily managed with extensive sandstone landscaping, jarrah stairs and decking, and wonderful established gardens including Silver Birch, Capital Pear, Weeping Mulberry and Cherry trees, plus English Box and Stephens Island hedging, with a six station automatic watering system.
And for further convenience there is a remote entry gate and panel lift door to the single garage, with heightened entry and a purpose built storage loft with pull down ladder. The brick paved driveway offers additional off street parking for two vehicles, and there is secure storage under the front verandah and under house.
The home is a short walk from the Bellerive Boardwalk with local coffee shops and restaurants, the occasional jazz festival, as well as the Bellerive Yacht Club and Marina, and is only around 10 minutes from the Hobart CBD.
- Immaculately presented character home
- Wonderful river and mountain views
- Beautiful lounge with period features
- Elegant kitchen with quality appliances
- Lovely established trees and gardens
Year Built: 1905
Construction: Weatherboard
Heating: Daikin heat pump and 4x Boston electric fireplaces
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