556 Collinsvale Road, Collinsvale TAS 7012

This week it is our pleasure to present to the Market 'Hilldrop' - 556 Collinsvale Road, Collinsvale. It is only once in a blue moon that opportunities to secure historical properties such as this present.

Steeped in rich history, this stunning Georgian style home has had many lives over the years, some of which are, originally constructed circa 1912 as a tourist guest house and later on, approximately 1940, becoming the Collinsvale Youth Hostel.

Arriving at Hilldrop it is love at first sight, where a beautiful stone wall and picket fence encapsulate the grounds to the front of this commanding home. Leading you into this picturesque property wood crafted fretwork adorns the verandahs, colourful stained glass greets you and at entrance hall and timber floorboards span throughout the majority of the lower level. Decorative fireplaces and mantelpieces feature in many of the rooms and the grand high ceilings give an amazing sense of space.

The lower level features two living spaces both with cast iron freestanding wood burning heaters, a formal dining room fit for the Queen, large kitchen with timber cabinetry, the first of five bedrooms, bathroom and laundry.

Ascending the impressive wooden staircase, you will discover four additional bedrooms all of great size and inclusive of the master bedroom. On this level you also have a remarkable sized main bath complete with claw foot bath. From the elevated verandah and many aspects of the multitude of rooms and varying positions on the property you can take in the serene far-reaching landscape of surrounding rural views and mountains, particularly from the large covered entertaining area at the rear of the house.

Hilldrop is set upon a near level allotment of approximately 7110m2 with multiple sheds, a chicken coop and room for a horse and pony or more. There are also two barns and a double garage with storage space.

Collinsvale, originally named Bismark, is the ideal lifestyle location, with walking tracks nearby, Myrtle Forest, Collins Cap, scenic drives through to the Derwent Valley. All this with only a short commute to Glenorchy to major shopping centres, amenities, nearby attractions such as MONA and a quick 20 minutes approximately to Hobart.

Come and see us Leesa and Damien at this week's open for inspections to ensure you don't miss the opportunity to inspect this amazing property.

- Built circa 1912
- House size: 240m2 approx.
- Land size: 7110m2 approx.
- 5 large bedrooms
- Grand timber staircase
- Fretwork craftsmanship
- Ornate mantlepieces, fireplaces & features
- High ceilings
- Gas hot water & cooktop with the option of gas heating
- Array of fruit trees
- Walking distance to local school
- Walking trails nearby


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.

All timeframes and dimensions are approximates only