An exceptional example of early Federation style with immense street presence and appeal, ‘Abingdon’ offers luxuriant contemporary living within a heritage home in Hobart’s highly desirable suburb of Sandy Bay.

Constructed in 1895, the residence is replete with original features that include Tas Oak timber flooring, mantlepieces and soaring windows, all of which contribute to an air of old-world opulence. The house has undergone a complete and considered renovation to ensure every comfort for the modern family.

Set behind elegant timber fencing on a block slightly elevated from street level, ‘Abingdon’ is optimally positioned amidst a spacious garden setting (941m2) with mixed plantings and established trees that create a sense of total privacy. The front garden features Japanese maples, twin pepper trees and a mature silver birch as well as roses in box hedge beds that line the thunderstone paved pathway leading to the front door and verandah. Additionally, secure gates provide access to both sides of the property along the perimeter.

At the rear of the property, also displaying an extensive use of thunderstone, is a significant courtyard and landscaped level back garden featuring manicured lawns, a border of ornamental pears ensuring privacy, terraced garden beds and garden shed. A significant and invaluable addition is the three car garage with internal access and driveway access from Lambert Avenue providing three off street parks behind a remote gate.

The ground floor of the residence incorporates both informal and formal spaces. The courtyard is connected to a modern open-plan kitchen/living space via double French doors that encourages outdoor living and entertainment in a delightful private garden setting. A bespoke kitchen, spacious and light-filled owing to the room’s skylight and many windows, makes for a superior culinary space. Additionally. boasting stone benchtops with a significant preparation central island bench, generous pantry and top-of-the-range appliances inclusive of Samsung two-door refrigerator/freezer, Zug induction cooktop, Zug wall oven, warming drawer and steam oven. twin sinks, dishwasher and Electrolux rangehood.

From the hallway, a laundry with ample storage and side access is located along the west side of the house. Adjacent it is a sleek ground floor bathroom, with walk-in glass shower, twin basins, tiled interior, vanity, toilet, stand alone bathtub and skylight.

Towards the front of the house, is a private study/library as well as a double bedroom or additional living room featuring an open fireplace complete with decorative surround, and a bay window with delightful garden views. Along the hallway is a splendid formal dining room with dual access and cellar storage nearby, the room displaying polished floors, high ceilings, handsome mantelpiece, typical period features and attractive quality drapes.

From the entrance hall, proudly incorporating original leadlight, the magnificent cedar staircase leads to the upper level of the home. Servicing this level of the home are three generously proportioned bedrooms, with carpeted flooring and views across Sandy Bay and the River Derwent, as well a luxurious master bedroom and upper verandah access. Adjacent is a sleek second bathroom, with walk-in glass shower, tiled interior, vanity and toilet. Extra storage is guaranteed by way of a discreet opening to a very spacious attic at the top of the stairs.

With a plethora of premier locations all within walking distance: Wrest Point, The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, private schools, shops and amenities, this represents a rare opportunity to secure a grand heritage home in a highly coveted enclave of historic Sandy Bay.