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House of the Week:
5 Bed | 2 Bath | 4 Car
- 26 Forest Road, Trevallyn
- Offers over $749,000
- Agent: Roberts Real Estate
- Contact: Peter Cooper, 0428 602 305
- Inspect: By appointment
Standing majestically on a Trevallyn hillside is this grand 1910 two-storey home.
With strikingly gorgeous views across the Tamar River, the City of Launceston and the mountains beyond, this beautifully restored classic Victorian will take your breath away.
Tucked away down a slipway, the property is very private yet the Bain Street shops, with a newsagent, grocery store, hairdresser, bakery, pharmacy and café, are within walking distance.
The land is gently sloping, with stone steps leading to a lovely cottage garden with a huge old peppercorn tree. The garden also boasts a mulberry tree, lemon tree, walnut, apple and quince trees all bearing seasonal fruit. There is a large deck for outside entertaining or to relax and enjoy the birds and garden.
The house is full of natural light. It is enriched with character features of a bygone era: high ceilings, polished wooden floorboards, stained glass windows, picture rails, chandeliers and five fireplaces including a marble fireplace in the main living room.
The first floor comprises of an open plan living, formal dining and kitchen area with views out to the garden. Two rooms at the front of the house, with views to the river, could be used as bedrooms or living rooms. There is an additional attic room.
On the ground floor, there are two other river-facing rooms (your choice: bedroom, living room or study area). This separate area could easily make a perfect Airbnb.
It just may be that the wide-ranging uninterrupted view from the top balcony is one of the most splendid in Launceston and certainly one of the home's main assets.
One can sit on the balcony with a cup of tea in the morning and watch the ever-changing vista of the river go by.
Open for inspection May 09-12
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