12 Newcastle St, Battery Point TAS 7004

Built in 1910, this refined, solid brick home is located in a quiet street with 'pedestrian access only' at one end. Separated from neighbours by driveways and mature trees in a beautifully designed garden, the home is a private oasis in historic Battery Point. A significant renovation has been made by the current owners with the addition of a two storey wing at the rear of the property, thereby maintaining the traditional street frontage and creating an ideal home for contemporary 21st Century living.

Two iconic pencil pines herald the brick-paved entrance leading up to the tiled, federation style front porch. All is early 20th Century, but as the timber and stained glass front door opens, a sense of intermingling of the old and new is immediately apparent. From the traditional carved wooden arch separating 'front from back of house', to the modern open staircase, and through to the rear picture window, a sense of space and light is created. The three original downstairs rooms have maintained their architectural integrity with bay windows, picture rails and deep skirting boards, and where once the functional kitchen and washroom would have been, a double story lightwell now floods both floors and leads into the contemporary kitchen and living/dining space. This area not only has a sleek, white, modern kitchen with quality appliances, but it has a calm atmosphere as the large windows and sliding doors open onto the north-facing courtyard and the leafy greenery of the garden: an ideal alfresco environment. On the upper floor of the additional wing is the primary bedroom complete with en suite and walk-in-robe, separated from the other two double bedrooms and family bathroom by the landing and lightwell. A third family bathroom can be found on the lower floor allowing for a flexible floorplan of the original rooms on this level. A quaint workshop and storage space adjoins the rear of the house adding charm to the attractively landscaped gardens.

This beautiful family home is in the heart of Battery Point with its village atmosphere of cafés, restaurants, shops and 'local pubs'. The suburb is immersed in history from the quaint, gentrified working-men's cottages to the grand homes of the colony's wealthy citizens. Newcastle Street is within walking distance of the Hobart CBD and waterfront, including Salamanca Market, whilst the Sandy Bay shopping precinct, the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, and other recreational facilities are a 5 minute drive away.