10 D Arcy St, South Hobart TAS 7004

This solid brick, four bedroom, family home located near the Davey St end of D'Arcy St South Hobart presents a wonderful opportunity to purchase property in a popular, established area. Built in 1910 it is located on a large, sunny, near level block and is a classic example of early Federation style architecture with high ceilings and spacious rooms. The property has been in the possession of the same family for the past 90 years and although it has been well maintained, it is quietly waiting to be rejuvenated to accommodate 21st Century living.

A wide hallway with original, polished Tasmanian oak floorboards, leads down the centre of the house, from which four spacious double bedrooms are accessed, all with period features. An expansive dining/sitting room and a study complete this front section of the home. It is the back section of the house that is waiting to be renovated. It comprises a late 20th Century bathroom complete with shower and toilet, and two small kitchens, one with a stove, fridge and sink, the other with a stove, sink and washing machine. While being quite liveable, it is this somewhat unusual floorplan that has the potential for a creative owner to reconfigure these back utility rooms, including the original outbuildings consisting of conjoined laundry, lavatory and woodshed. With a westerly aspect and the sun pouring in during the afternoons, it has the potential to be developed to accommodate open family living including an alfresco patio area.

A separate building housing a garage/workshop and extensive rumpus room, complete with bar, wood-panelling and pool-table lighting, was constructed in the early 1970s, providing the family with a much used area for recreation and relaxation. A driveway leads up the side of the house giving access to both a carport and the garage, allowing off-street parking for a number of cars. The sunny, spacious back yard is virtually an 'open palette' waiting to be developed to suit contemporary lifestyle.