Launceston at a glance
3,116
People
$695,000
Median sale
$571/wk
Median rent
4.27%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 27 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
TAS › Launceston › York St
For sale
For sale
5
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Car spaces
1,468 m²
Land
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
Each line above is labelled. A fact is quoted from the named source, with its date. A calculation is worked out by Districts from those facts — you can check the arithmetic. An interpretation is Districts' opinion of what the evidence means, not a fact, a valuation, or advice. Anything we haven't retrieved yet is marked as missing rather than treated as a pass.
Price evidence
Asking
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Launceston at a glance
3,116
People
$695,000
Median sale
$571/wk
Median rent
4.27%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 27 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
Data unavailable
Source
Planning facts are copied from official government GIS where available. Where an official property PDF exists (VicPlan, PlanBuild), Districts stores and serves that original document. Neither is a planning certificate, survey, or advice.
Site
Terrain has not been calculated for this property yet.
Slope is calculated on a projected metric grid from a public DEM clip of the official parcel. This is not a survey, engineering, or insurance assessment.
Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
TASPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet. A suburb median or growth rate is not a reason this particular lot would outperform. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $571/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.
Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property. Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded. Suburb vacancy or leased-tape days are not this property’s competition.
Yield cannot be shown without both a price and a rent figure. Net yield is not estimated from gross advertising copy. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Verdict
Districts view
Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.
Detail
The same ten questions apply to every property. Missing flood, nearby DAs, achieved rents, or lot geometry is unknown — not “no.”
Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.
The evidence loaded so far isn't enough on its own to change a buy, offer, or walk-away decision for this property.
Evidence
Districts asks the same ten questions of every property. If one shows as unknown, that data isn't published for this state or hasn't been loaded yet — the question stays visible so you can see exactly what's missing.
1 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
Honest achievable rent
KnownlowThis is not “bond data says this address leases for $X.” The comparable figure is a suburb advertised/median rent, not this property. Official bond files (postcode or suburb × type × bedrooms) are not loaded yet.
Rental supply pressure
UnknownSupply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.
Why is this cheap?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
UnknownFunded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
This lot's DA history
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried for this parcel.
Statutory land value versus ask
UnknownStatutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNet yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Area
Launceston at a glance
3,116
People
$695,000
Median sale
$571/wk
Median rent
4.27%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 27 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Bushby CreeseCommanding a prestigious position in Launceston's renowned Windmill Hill "Dress Circle" precinct, Strathesk House stands as one of the city's most significant heritage properties.
Built in 1876 by W.S. Bell, a prominent local merchant and brother of Renison Bell of West Coast mining fame, the residence holds a proud place in Tasmania's architectural and social history.
Soon after its construction, the property was acquired by James Boag II. In 1896, Boag added the Neo-Georgian East Wing and landscaped the extensive grounds, even constructing Launceston's first outdoor swimming pool on the property.
Today, Strathesk House has been meticulously restored and reimagined for modern living while preserving its heritage grandeur. The residence offers remarkable flexibility, functioning either as a grand family home or separate self-contained accommodation.
Currently the main residence is owner occupied and the 3 separate apartments are being utilised as Airbnb's with successful rental history.
Each apartment – Garden, Boag's, and the Cottage features its own style and flair, along with a kitchen, bathroom, comfortable accommodation, and inviting living and dining spaces.
A grand formal dining room with exquisite architectural ceiling detail opens to a spacious living area that captures panoramic views of city and river. There is also a library, and a temperature-controlled wine cellar.
Across the entire residence there are five generous bedrooms, each boasting a private en-suite bathroom, including the master which comes complete with a walk-in robe. In total, the property encompasses five kitchens, five bathrooms, and two powder rooms, and up to four laundries, providing unparalleled versatility and comfort.
A large entertaining deck overlooks the stunning gardens, sparkling swimming pool and the city beyond, creating a seamless connection between the home and its lush surrounds. The pool house is thoughtfully equipped with a kitchen, and a bathroom, making it ideal for outdoor gatherings and leisure. A central courtyard offers further space to entertain or relax al fresco.
Beyond its interiors, Strathesk House offers an exceptional outdoor environment. The established gardens feature mature trees, curated plantings and a reticulated watering system. At night, the grounds transform under exterior lighting controlled by Wi-Fi remote.
Practicality meets innovation throughout, with parking for numerous vehicles and electric gates to the courtyard and driveway. There are also numerous storerooms throughout.
A comprehensive multi-zoned alarm system, exterior security cameras with remote viewing, and intercom access from the street to two internal points ensure complete peace of mind. Air conditioning runs throughout the residence, while fireplaces preserve its period charm.
Sitting alongside exclusive company on the prized York Street this residence is located moments to St Georges Square, multiple parklands, Alps and Amici Grocer, local favourite cafes, the Launceston Aquatic Centre, leading public and private schools as well as the Launceston CBD.
Listing description written by George Bushby, Bushby Creese — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.