Delightful family living in prestigious Sandy Bay avenue Distinguished, with an engaging street presence within a prestigious and leafy Sandy Bay Avenue, this well-maintained residence has been the warm and welcoming setting for family living for the better part of three decades and is now ready for a new household to call their own. Impressively spacious, the character-filled home retains original period features throughout, including soaring high ceilings, polished timber flooring, delicate cornices, functional fireplaces, and wide, open spaces. This double-storey residence was originally constructed circa 1890 and has enjoyed rejuvenation allowing for contemporary occupancy. The ground floor of the property features a combination of informal and formal living spaces. A grand library, with floor-to-ceiling shelving serves as a home office and opens through to the light-filled lounge at the front of the home with beautiful bay windows showcasing the tree-lined streetscape and a view of the mountain. Indoor living extends outdoors to an all-weather veranda, where BBQs can be enjoyed within sheltered surrounds. Across the hall, a formal dining room features an intricate wooden mantle, with a cosy wood heater. Comfortable bench seats sit below large windows designed to capture an abundance of sunshine, providing the perfect place to relax after meals. The kitchen is spacious with ample storage, and fully functional with modern appliances including a Fisher & Paykel oven and stovetop, and a Miele dishwasher. An AGA combustion stove is a delightful nod to the home’s history, and while not currently functioning, could be restored if desired. Branching from the hallway, a self-contained living space with garden views invites room for guests or extended family to stay, equipped with a kitchenette and is situated within close proximity to the downstairs bathroom, containing a shower, vanity, and toilet. A central staircase leads to the upper level of the home, where quality accommodation awaits. Four generous and bright bedrooms occupy the top floor, one with a walk-in wardrobe with direct access to a semi-enclosed veranda, mirroring the one below. The family bathroom on this level features classic subway wall tiles and contains a shower, separate bath, vanity, toilet, and ample storage. Additional storage space can be found under the stairs, and within the laundry at the rear of the house. Outside, the garden with a paved courtyard offers a myriad of tranquil spaces to relax in privacy amid established trees. A pond welcomes local birdlife, and the fully fenced grounds are easily maintained. Multiple garden sheds are on-site for storage and maintenance, including a handy woodshed for the colder months. Off-street parking is available within the carport for multiple vehicles. With no shortage of living space both indoors and out, and within close proximity to some of Hobart’s best public and private schools, shops, restaurants, and beaches, Birralee, a classic home brimming with period charm is the ideal setting for a growing family at a desirable Sandy Bay address.
