166 Melville Street, West Hobart

This property is a house in 1165904 West Hobart TAS. Based on comparable properties, we estimate its value at $1,900,000. Constructed in 1826, featuring 7 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
2
Land size
2108 m2
Building size
650 m2
Council area
Hobart
Year built
1826
Lot plan
1165904 West Hobart TAS
House type
House



HISTORY

Last sold 03/03/2013
$1,835,000



LISTING DESCRIPTION
as of March 2013

Stanwell Hall - a superb pedigree Stanwell Hall has a unique historical pedigree, few houses in Tasmania were immortalised by the celebrated colonial painter, John Glover, yet Stanwell Hall was one of them as the artist called it home soon after his arrival in the fledgling colony. Originally built according to the Georgian dictates of symmetry and simplicity in 1826, the house was extended in the Edwardian period in 1917.Today, it is a perfect fusion of Georgian and Edwardian architectural styles, where Georgian proportion and features such as classical fireplaces and a dramatic curved timber staircase meet Edwardian space, bay windows, decorative fretwork and an enviable miniature wrought iron widow's walk which crowns the house. Add to this a recent sympathetic renovation, which has made sure that Stanwell Hall remains a comfortable and functional family home into the 21st century.The floorplan is flexible enough to accommodate up to six bedrooms or a combination of bedrooms and studios with myriad living spaces. The choice on how to configure the house is yours. The fully equipped cook's kitchen is complete with cream cabinetry and warm timber benchtops and there are 3 sleek and modern bathrooms and central hydronic heating. Stanwell Hall really is the best of old and new.Interiors take turns to be bathed in sunlight, which ricochets off glass, mirrors and crisp surfaces providing a warm and light ambience. Outside, the garden is a symphony of manicured lawns, winding paths, garden rooms, extensive mixed borders and a seasonally productive kitchen garden.The colour and texture of the visually spectacular plantings frame the gorgeous views, which seem to hover over the CBD, and extend over the river to the Eastern Shore in the distance providing a sense of tranquility and beauty.Established trees provide privacy and the grounds are cared for with an extensive watering system and there is off street parking for 3+ cars behind an automatic gate.Additional feature/s - Built-In Wardrobes.