3 Corby Ave, West Hobart TAS 7000

The floorplan is intuitive and highly functional, offering three generously proportioned bedrooms, each with substantial built in storage and a wonderful sense of scale. The kitchen and bathroom have been sympathetically updated to provide modern functionality while remaining true to the home's character, complemented by the convenience of a separate toilet. Living and dining spaces are positioned to capture the north facing aspect and sweeping views, flowing effortlessly through to the kitchen.

Constructed with solid double brick internal and external walls, the home offers a sense of permanence, insulation and quietude that is increasingly rare. Combined with insulation to the roof and beneath the living areas, this results in excellent energy efficiency and year round comfort. The home is well equipped for the elements, with heating throughout, ensuring warmth and liveability across all seasons without excessive running costs.

Throughout, original features have been carefully preserved, from restored timber sash windows and solid doors to intricate ceilings, fireplaces and leadlight detailing. All original windows across both the house and garden studio have been expertly restored by Sash Solutions, with any replacements thoughtfully upgraded to double glazing.

From multiple vantage points, breathtaking views stretch across the Derwent River and city skyline, a constant and captivating backdrop enjoyed from the main bedroom, living areas, upstairs bedroom, front sunroom and garden.

Outdoors, the home continues to impress. A graceful Lace Lady tree creates a picturesque arrival, while beautifully landscaped gardens wrap around the property, offering privacy, structure and seasonal interest. Established plantings, including pencil pines, a striking gleditsia, olive trees and a productive vegetable garden, create a layered and inviting setting.

A fully restored garden studio adds exceptional versatility. Complete with new double glazed windows, flooring and roofing, it provides an ideal space for a home office, guest retreat, creative studio or gym. Extending from this space, a sun drenched Merbau deck offers a superb setting for entertaining, while the main residence enjoys its own north facing Jarrah deck, both designed to maximise light, outlook and connection to the outdoors.

Multiple outdoor zones and terraces provide space for entertaining, relaxing or play, with the property fully fenced and offering a restored single garage, additional off street parking and under house storage. There is a wonderful sense of community here, supported by long standing neighbours and a peaceful, established streetscape.

Finished to an exceptional standard and ready to enjoy immediately, the home also offers scope for further enhancement, whether through under house expansion, extension or continued evolution of the garden and studio spaces STCA.

3 Corby Avenue is a rare and remarkable offering, a home where craftsmanship, comfort and character come together effortlessly, creating a lifestyle that feels both timeless and complete.

Heating: Electric reverse-cycle air-conditioning and electric fire place.

Year built: 1920

Council rates: $3000.00 Per annum approx.

Fixed water rates: $1200.00 Per annum approx.

Rental estimate: $800.00 per week.