39 Cascade Rd, South Hobart TAS 7004

How could you not fall in love with this gorgeous home? There is something incredibly romantic about this unconventional historic sandstone home, surrounded by these botanical, sun-drenched gardens across the road from the Hobart Rivulet Walking Track. Rich in 1840's Georgian character, and beautifully refurbished and restored over the past 21 years to exacting standards by the current owners, here you will absolutely fall in love with the cottage ambiance, incredible gardens, sunny aspect and natural construction materials! The location is ever so convenient with a carport and second entry off MacFarlane Street, which is where you can really appreciate the full extent of the idyllic, established garden setting. If you are after a home without stairs, this is not the one for you! Level entry off Cascade Road to the three upstairs bedrooms and beautifully renovated bathroom (with underfloor heating), all with fireplaces, lends itself to using one bedroom as a second living space if you only needed two bedrooms.

The original staircase leads down to the lower level where you have another two living spaces that could easily alternate between lounge and formal dining/family. The tiled dining room doubles as a sunroom with luxurious underfloor heating and skylights to make the most of the natural lighting that streams into this area. A cut out in the sandstone wall between the dining and kitchen spaces displays the thick sandstone walls that formed part of the original home and was once the external wall. A portable island bench and loads of cupboards, add to the almost farmhouse style feel of this kitchen, incorporating plate racks, Miele appliances, Ilve electric oven with gas hotplates set into the old fireplace and understair storage for kitchen extras. Step back into a bygone era from here to the family room which showcases the natural sandstone walls and timber beams that have held steadfast since the 1840's, with double french doors that open out into the side garden. Adjoining this family room is a big cellar and store room with a port window - just the space you need for all those incidentals you want to keep dry and safe inside - even the shelving stays!

The lounge on this level has a wood heater that would certainly warm you on a cold winters night and again has the beautiful exposed sandstone walls that radiate the character and natural beauty of this very special residence. Opening picture pane windows allow the garden colours, aromas and sounds of birdlife to drift inside. A stunning suitably styled bathroom befitting of its era is also on this level for added convenience, and again includes underfloor heating, a shower over the bath, sandstone features, a barn door, granite vanity benchtop and a door to outside if you wanted to invite fresh air inside. Natural gas hot water, hot plates and gas heating add to the convenience and ease of living here.