9 Elphinstone Road, North Hobart TAS 7000

Much of the narrative of "Elstonleigh" is told as one approaches this grand property.

Beyond the picket fence, one enters the quintessential English garden. Roses and bulbs adorn the front of the home. Solid sandstone steps lead to the verandah. As the stained glass front door opens, one steps into an ambience of yesteryear. High ceilings, cornices, timber fretwork, four panel doors, skirting boards and polished floors have been maintained.

The home is expansive, with a wide hallway of polished floors leading to 4 bedrooms, lounge room and NEW bathroom on this floor. One of the 6 bedrooms is currently being used as formal dining room. A secret door opens in this room to a large wine cellar. The formal lounge room holds a sense of grandeur and privacy. The hall continues to an informal lounge opening to the NEW stylish kitchen boasting European appliances. This would no doubt be the heart of the home for a family in 2017 and beyond. The architect has designed a well-functioning space which opens to the back garden for ease of entertaining. Being north facing it is a suntrap, warm all year round. The European laundry has ease of access to the clothes line. Heating is more than adequate throughout the home with various high quality wood and gas heaters. A timber staircase leads to the quaint second story. Once again one is captivated by the sense of yesteryear. The wide hallway leads to two attic bedrooms and a bathroom with toilet and vanity.

The expansive garden wraps around the home and is both beautiful and productive. Fruit trees, a grassed area and raised veggie / herb gardens enjoy the north facing back garden. Remote controlled doors provide access from Audley Street to the two large carports. One carport is more like a garage, with storage and a 3rd toilet. The new home owner can step out each morning for a latte on the North Hobart restaurant strip, walk the children to school, walk to the city for work and take in a movie at the iconic State Cinema. Enjoy all the benefits of city living while residing in a stately home with modern conveniences.

- New sunny kitchen, family room
- New stylish bathroom
- Original features throughout
- Watch the city fireworks from verandah
- Walk to cafes, Friends School and Hobart CBD

Rates - $849 per qtr approx.
Water - $308 per qtr approx.
Heating - Gas and Electric
Construction - Brick & Render
Year Built - 1849