SOUTH HOBART

421 DAVEY STREET

The forward-thinking designer of this century-old home has deftly hit the mark for what many are looking for in 2020.

This substantial double brick Davey Street landmark ticks the boxes for stylish residential living in the inner city and work from home office space.

The plumbing, wiring and roof have been updated and most of the home is now double glazed.

Renovations have included CAT 5 data cabling throughout the building, replacement of external storm water and sewer plumbing with PVC pipes plus NBN connection and gutter guards.

From the Davey Street entrance, the home features a foyer with a blackwood staircase leading upstairs and bathed in attractive coloured light from a stained glass widow above the stairwell.

Post-Federation features like the high ceilings and panelled timber doors add a touch of formality to the ground floor rooms used for business.

Upstairs, elevated views are available to all points of the compass from three large bedrooms — one with a large walk-in wardrobe — and a chic renovated bathroom with a walk in shower.

Multiple office, bedroom or living spaces branch off from the classic central hallway.

Beyond the “work” section of the ground floor is an expansive “play” area that includes a designer contemporary living space, a new kitchen that opens to a timber deck with a northerly aspect and a sunny garden area at the back of house.

There is so much flexibility in the floorplan that could be configured for a family in need of formal dining and separate lounge rooms, a rumpus, music or entertainment room. Or simply more bedrooms than the three on the top floor.

As well as the upstairs bathroom, the house has a ground floor ensuite and a toilet located near the separate laundry.

A combination of gas and electric heating keeps the property cosy.

In proximity to South Hobart schools, shopping and restaurants, the property comes to market in good condition as the vendors seek to downsize.

This level access 241 property has space for three cars to be parked off-street — for family or clients.

In recent years South Hobart has been among Tasmania’s best performing suburbs with double-digit median price growth so regularly it became the “new normal”. It has also been the top suburb in Australia on realestate.com.au’s Demand Index.

In the past three years South Hobart’s median house price has grown by 22 per cent, per new realestate.com.au data.

In the past 12 months there have been 55 houses sold in this city suburb and, on average, they are on the market for 36 days.