This 5 bedroom, weatherboard home with its terracotta, tiled roof is a classic example of mid 20th Century Taroona as the suburb expanded along the western shores of the Derwent River. Set on a large block above the cliffs, the property's riverbank boundary allows stunning views across to the southern suburbs of the Eastern Shore and down to Opossum Bay on the South Arm peninsular. Surrounded by established lawns and gardens with a delightful combination of evergreen and deciduous trees, the home has a most appealing street frontage.
At ground level can be found a quite flexible floorplan with multiple living areas allowing a range of combinations from separate study, dining or sitting rooms to open plan living that includes the kitchen. A conservatory addition traps the sun and provides all day warmth. A double bedroom, plus a large single, can also be found on this level along with a bathroom and stairs leading to the laundry and wine cellar below. On the upper level are three more bedrooms, two of which share river views, and a second bathroom. Of these five bedrooms, two could easily be converted to home studies, or conversely, the library downstairs could be converted to a bedroom: the alternatives are various. From the conservatory, doors open onto an extensive two-tiered deck that is ideal for a relaxing, alfresco lifestyle with dining on the upper level and steps leading to a spa on the lower tier. At the far end of the lawn is a paved terrace overlooking the water with a workshop-cum-studio on the side boundary nearby. The whole riverside area is securely fenced and gated. Double garage and off street parking for 3 cars is also available.
Located in the northern section of Flinders Esplanade, this property is a mere 5 minutes' drive to the Lower Sandy Bay shopping precinct with its shops, cafés, and medical facilities, along with the many recreational activities of the area: beaches, sailing and croquet clubs, playgrounds, sports fields, and the popular fortnightly Friday evening market from October to March. Another 5 minutes' drive south takes in the beaches of Taroona, along with the Taroona soccer, tennis and bowls clubs. A number of public and private schools are within a 7 minute drive, along with the University of Tasmania and the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies. All are also easily accessed by the regular local bus service into the Hobart CBD.
