29 Stoke Street, New Town. Picture: SUPPLIED
ONE of New Town’s finest homes has hit the market.
This magnificent seven-bedroom property is a beautifully preserved piece of Hobart’s history.
While dating back into the 1800s, the property has been transformed into a stylish and comfortable home.
The thoughtful restoration has respected this grand building’s history and character, while carefully updating it to become a top quality family home with all the modern luxuries.
Ripple Realty consultant Mel Shutt said 29 Stoke Street was originally known as Hamlyn House.
She said it was built in 1896 by Thomas Reibey Atkinson, the grandson of Mary Reibey, a convict turned successful businesswoman who is depicted on the $20 note.
An elegant past.
Luxurious living.
Mel said the Late Queen Anne style architecture includes classic features of the era such as an asymmetric roof line, tall chimneys, high ceilings and brick arches above the sash windows.
“The renovations by the current owners have preserved many of the beautiful details that make this property so exceptional,” she said.
The house features stained glass around the front door, intricate glass panels in the upstairs entrance, polished hardwood floors and decorative cornices in the living rooms.
The living areas and bedrooms include original fireplaces, all operational, and ranging from grand and ornate to simple and practical.
This elegant two-storey home offers a wealth of bedrooms in various sizes.
It also has six well-appointed bathrooms. The home’s two levels have been divided into separate living spaces.
Each level is self-contained and with its own external access, but the house can just as easily be used to accommodate a large family.
Abundant space.
Colourful details.
The ground floor of the property is currently being used as a private residence.
It offers a luxurious and modern lifestyle surrounded by beauty and charm of the past.
There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms on this level, including a spacious master suite.
The beautiful formal loungeroom boasts a large bay window and an impressive fireplace and mantle. Together with the adjoining sunroom, it offers a light and spacious area that makes the most of the private garden.
The downstairs kitchen has a professional Ariston freestanding cooker with a rangehood, dual cab dishwasher and soft close cabinetry.
The terracotta splashbacks give the kitchen a warm and welcoming feel.
Access to the delightful paved entertaining area is via either the kitchen or sunroom, providing an indoor-outdoor flow.
Lush and sunny, the garden contains a variety of established trees and pretty flowers plus a charming water fountain.
Modern updates.
Soak in the tub.
Upstairs, there are four bedrooms, two with an ensuite, and two family bathrooms.
There is a second kitchen on this level, offering a pleasant and functional communal space with plenty of storage, a sunny aspect, and large windows.
The possibility of dual living has been created here with internal access between each level via a timber staircase and a lockable connecting door.
While the current owners live onsite, they have created a boutique bed and breakfast known as Meriam B&B on the upstairs level.
This home could continue as the existing bed and breakfast business, become a short term rental, or a fantastic private residence for a large family.
The owners are happy to supply more information and discuss the continuation of the business upon request.
No.29 Stoke Street, New Town is listed with Ripple Realty at $1.9 million.
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