KING OF THE BAY

A careful blend of contemporary luxury with the period charms of the early 1900s is on show here in this Sandy Bay stunner

LIFE will be grand when living in this King Street castle in Sandy Bay.

Fit for royalty, this gorgeous family home offers a rich heritage dating back to 1910, and a just-completed extension that expertly fuses the epitome of modern luxury, sophistication and excellence.

It is a case of Federation grandeur at the front and contemporary grandeur at the back, with every “i” dotted and “t’’ crossed.

St Andrews Estate Agents director Steve Yannarakis said the home was “quite frankly, pretty grand”.

“It has a beautiful entry foyer, a deep veranda, high ceilings, high skirting boards, picture rails — it is a really nice Federation home,” he said.

Steve said the home was also essentially brand spanking new thanks to its recent renovations by Neil Slevin from Slevin Construction, with design by Next 50 Architects.

“No one has lived in the home since its renovation was completed,” he said.

“It offers a really nice blend of solid, spacious, character home with all of the whiz bang modern luxuries, the open-plan living and the beautiful bathrooms — every element of the renovation was completed to a high level.”

The modern extension could be described as understated, carefully executed to add amenity without overshadowing the original building whatsoever.

“By not trying to make a big statement, it ends up making a statement nonetheless,” Steve said.

Entry into this historic home is via a covered veranda. A spectacular entry foyer creates a memorable moment and sets the scene for what it to come — from the high ceilings to the timber floors, the space is light, bright and beautiful.

On one side of the central hallway is a magnificent formal loungeroom with a window that begs to be perched in with a newspaper or a good book.

Behind the loungeroom there is a large double bedroom, and opposite is the superb master suite.

The master bedroom mirrors the shape of the lounge and bedroom in size and takes full advantage of that space with its stunning oversized, fully tiled ensuite with an opulent tub and the luxury of a walk-in wardrobe.

Heading towards the newer part of the home, the floor plan offers a modern family bathroom, a separate laundry and another loungeroom that is spacious at 8.7m x 5m and highlighted by a fireplace.

The sunny, north-facing living zone is first-class in every way.

This living, kitchen and informal dining zone features polished concrete flooring, a brilliant new kitchen with state-of-the-art European appliances, stone benchtops, a walk-in pantry and floor-to-ceiling double-glazed windows. This area spills out to a private courtyard garden.

Upstairs, there are two double-sized bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, a high-end bathroom and a wide landing.

Throughout the home, lovers of classic architecture will find plenty to enjoy.

No.112 King Street offers a wealth of character features, including polished hardwood flooring, bay windows, high ceilings and original fireplaces.

Modern inclusions range from underfloor heating to wired-in panel heaters, a feature gas heater, under-tile bathroom heating, heated towel rails, internal garage access, AEG kitchen appliances, double-glazing in the main living zone with stacking doors opening to a fabulous outdoor living area, bespoke joinery and pure wool carpets.

Outside there is a deep front veranda, a double garage with an automated door, secure electrically operated front driveway gates, additional off-street parking, a garden shed, a generous paved terrace, level lawn and secure fencing.

Steve said alongside the beautiful home, the position was a treat. He described the location as “exceptional”.

“You can easily walk to the local grocer, butcher or the attractions of the city, Sandy Bay and South Hobart shops, Hill Street Grocer, the University of Tasmania, Princes Street Primary School and Fitzroy Gardens,” he said.

Offering a captivating blend of level access, a highly favoured north-northwest orientation to the main living areas, generously proportioned rooms and a recently completed architect-designed refurbishment, there is simply nothing else like No.112 King Street, Sandy Bay.

This renovated Federation-era home is listed with St Andrews Estate Agents at “Offers over $1.7 million”.