Close to everything

THE chance to snap up a home in Salamanca’s Silos Apartment complex is one to be pounced on without delay.

Salamanca Realty managing director Mark Lawler said it was “only rarely” that apartments in this 11-storey building — right on Hobart’s waterfront — hit the market.

No.20/1 Castray Esp, Battery Point is the only one for sale currently.

Per realestate.com.au, it has been years since that last apartment in this sought-after site changed hands.

No.8 was sold in 2020, No.22 in 2019, No.3 in 2018 — they are as rare as hen’s teeth.

Historically, Mr Lawler said the silos stored grain for export, but their total transformation created some of the city’s most soughtafter waterfront addresses.

“This apartment takes in a superb, northeast-facing aspect on the fifth floor,” he said.

“From this vantage point, this two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is a prime example of those outstanding uninterrupted close-up views of the action on the waterfront, from yachts to fishing vessels, Mona ferries to Antarctic adventurers, they all pass by the silo’s front door.”

The apartment has a sunny, open-plan space that is home to the living, kitchen and dining area.

It opens to a generous balcony to relish those superb views.

There are two double-sized bedrooms, each with built-in wardrobes.

The master bedroom also boasts a smart ensuite. In the main bathroom there is a separate bath and a walk-in shower.

The apartment has a separate laundry and ample storage throughout, including extra storage space in the entry hall.

It also has a security intercom entry, lift access, reverse-cycle airconditioning and a NBN connection.

“A huge bonus that cannot be overstated when living within walking distance from the CBD, the property’s two undercover parking bays are described as “absolute gold for a city-based lifestyle”,” Mr Lawler said.

The complex is just a few minutes’ walk to renowned restaurants, cafes, wine bars, art galleries, specialty shops and the famous Salamanca Market.

No.20/1 Castray Esp, Battery Point is for sale by agreement, closing on May 8, if not sold prior.