14 Parliament St, Sandy Bay TAS 7005

Built in the early 20th Century this solid brick, two storey townhouse is situated in one of Hobart's prime locations, close to the city in a leafy area of upper Sandy Bay. It is barely a five-minute drive from the Hobart CBD and is in close proximity to many other services: Sandy Bay shopping centre, with its variety of shops, cafés, restaurants, medical and commercial facilities is within walking distance, as are both public and private schools, the University of Tasmania, and the water recreational areas of Marieville Esplanade. An additional nearby feature virtually on the doorstep are the delightful Fitzroy Gardens and Parliament Reserve.

It is not, however, all about location: this home has been sensitively renovated to accommodate modern living, whilst retaining many beautiful period features such as ceiling roses and cornices, original bannisters and attractive bay windows. A spacious, light and airy living/dining room at the front of the house leads through to a stylish modern kitchen with Tas oak timber floors and quality appliances. An expansive island bench accommodates both preparation and mealtime, while a cosy sitting area at the rear opens onto a delightful sandstone courtyard. The free flow of these spaces makes it ideal not only for family living but also for entertaining, with the designer planted, low maintenance courtyard providing a sunny, private outdoor area. A concealed laundry sits neatly beneath the staircase with a modern bathroom beyond, and a storeroom, accessed from the courtyard.

Upstairs can be found a beautiful master bedroom with ensuite and two generous bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, one currently a home office. A window-seat within the bay window of the master is an ideal spot for relaxing and enjoying the scenes across the park to the river beyond. These can also be appreciated from the charming adjacent balcony, while from the rear windows of the home, Mt Wellington can be viewed. The house has efficient hydronic heating and provides off-street parking behind the security of electric gates. This is a most appealing property in a highly sought after location.