Welcome to a bygone era of elegant design and colonial stately proportions. Built in 1874 by free settlers Josiah Lovejoy and his family, the heritage listed Lansdowne House sits tall and proud on the corner of Lansdowne Place and East Barrack street, overlooking the charming country township of Deloraine and the impressive Western Tiers Ranges. With a well documented provenance, this very special 5 bedroom, 2 living-room home has been respectfully and lovingly restored, and is now on the market for the first time in some 50 years.
Constructed with convict bricks on bluestone foundations, signature heritage architectural highlights include;
- Soaring cathedral ceilings, 40cm lath and plaster thick internal walls, cedar framed sash windows, deep architraves,
- Wide beam polished floorboards, the original stoops shaped by 150 years of footsteps, a sweeping sun soaked wrap around verandah with rolled iron, original fireplace mantles,
- Dormer windows fill the 2 bedrooms located on the second floor with soft sunlight.
Thoughtful improvements to this historic home include updated electrical switchboard, a large heat pump to compliment the 6 fireplaces, a new kitchen featuring high end appliances plus a Rayburn combustion stove, fresh paint throughout, new light fixtures and updated bathrooms.
KITCHEN, LIVING & DINING SPACES
- The Great Room - combined living and dining room of 35sqm which is characterized by two fireplaces
- Second living area / family room / conservatory - a large sunny and inviting space with a glass ceiling.
- Modernised eat in kitchen with luxury appliances, Rayburn Combustion oven, stone benchtops, Miele dishwasher, generously sized walk in pantry.
BEDROOMS
- 3 downstairs bedrooms that are simply enormous. Light filled with fireplaces in each.
- Upstairs features 2 bedrooms (or a master suite with connected office or perhaps a walk in robe). Dormer windows in both with lovely views over the gardens and beyond.
BATHROOMS
- Full bathroom downstairs with shower over spa bath, toilet and laundry.
- Upstairs - new toilet and vanity with plenty of room for that clawfoot bath or rainforest shower.
THE GROUNDS
- Set on 2100sqm, the gardens include an orchard area with established apple trees, pears, plus walnut, fig, hazelnut trees.
- 2 garden sheds plus wood storage
- The original brick outhouse with a triple seat commode.
- Functioning well (water)
- Privacy hedge on 2 sides of boundary
- Original stone edged garden beds filled with spring bulbs and perennials
An outstanding example of early Victorian architecture and built with Gothic design elements, Lansdowne House offers a rare opportunity to secure an amazing and charming part of Tasmania's colorful colonial history. An ideal family home, Airbnb, professional offices or wedding venue - the options and potential are endless. To arrange a private viewing please contact Tyneke on 0455 542 029, or Donna on 0437 758 442. Living interstate? No problems - I am happy to schedule a video walk through with you at a time of your convenience.
Property ID: #L34189333
