Down a little street next to Hobart's most 'aspired to' stretch of waterfront real estate, stands this charming row of Georgian red-brick cottages.
Known as 'Mr Watson's cottages', they were built in 1858 to accommodate shipwrights from the adjacent waterfront shipyard. Mr Watson's shipyard became a Hobart-town icon, opening in the 1830's and is still used today to service private yachts and pleasure craft. (Although obviously not by Mr Watson who would now be well over 200 years-old)
For sale is number twelve, farthest to the right and displaying it's original exterior condition. Constructed of red convict-brick with typically Georgian symmetry and simplicity, the home has been renovated inside to showcase the heritage features whilst adding a contemporary flavour and functionality. From the inviting front entrance, a central hallway splits the home in half with a spacious bedroom off to each side. High ceilings and heavy timber window frames remind of the period style whilst the cosy lounge is a left-over from the days when the fireplace was the central hub of the home.
There's a lovely dining area with glass doors opening onto a sun-deck allowing views to the Derwent. This rear garden setting offers sea breezes and an urban atmosphere of perfect peace and quiet. Dropping down from the lounge room floor into a split-level alcove, you have a high quality, compact kitchen with top end appliances. Further on you have a very modern, fully appointed bathroom and combined laundry area. The original staircase has been maintained in excellent condition. It leads to a stunning, loft accommodation space featuring a raked ceiling profile and views across the Sandy Bay foreshore to Wrest Point.
Napoleon Street has the Salamanca waterfront just five minutes walk away and the popular Shipwright's Arms Hotel only one-hundred meters from your front door. There's also a waterfront reserve with a little beach and public wharf available.
Be quick off the mark for this one. Simply call today for more details and book your chance to inspect.
