Constructed 1882, "Milliara" is a spacious Victorian era residence positioned in one Battery Point's most exclusive waterside thoroughfares. The property has a rich colonial history, the land having been bought by prominent politician and grazier Robert Kermode in 1859, with the house being built by Tasmania's 17th Premier, Henry Dobson in 1882. The property has had only four owners, with the current owners having been in residence for the past 62 years.This impressive character filled home offers six bedrooms, three bathrooms, expansive living areas, including a central formal dining-living zone of impressive proportions, a waterside kitchen-informal living area, sitting room and several additional rooms and kitchenette whose uses are as varied as one's imagination. There are further voluminous undeveloped spaces at lower ground level and also the roofline making it one of the largest homes in this highly desirable suburb. This well-loved family residence offers tremendous River Derwent views, light filled interiors, high ceilings, beautiful deep cornices, marble and timber fireplaces, elegant stained-glass windows, original blackwood built in joinery, bay windows and highly sought after off street undercover (carport) parking, with potential (STCA) for additional parking.The internal living spaces and grandeur of this splendid home are a genuine rarity in this location. Comfortable as is, with re-roofing, repainting and a total rewiring having taken place within recent years, this stately residence awaits its next chapter in life. Incredibly, virtually all period features remain intact, creating for an exciting rejuvenation project.Beyond its white picket fence, the home features an established yet low maintenance garden, a modern carport, a second outside laundry featuring original Huon Pine trough and copper boiler (potential for a brilliant studio or home office conversion) and two decks offering far reaching river views, along with incredible lower ground level rooms with original stone walls which could be converted into a cellar, media room, gymnasium or other such uses. Arguably, Clarke Avenue is Battery Point's most exclusive throughfare, featuring multi-million dollar homes. This is a generational opportunity to secure an historically significant home in Hobart's most exclusive inner suburb, walking distance to village shops, pubs, Salamanca Place, Sullivan's Cove and the city centre.The information represented for the property has been obtained from what St Andrews Estate Agents believe to be reliable sources. However, St Andrews Estate Agents are unable to guarantee complete accuracy and recommend prospective purchasers undertake their own enquiries.House area: 400m² approx.Land area: 473m² approx.
