Plas Newydd’ (circa 1834)This unique and gracious historic home was convict built of sandstone and fieldstone for the Assistant Police Magistrate Lt. Alexander MacKenzie in 1834. In 1850’s Charles and Louisa Meredith, well known early Tasmanian authoress and artist, purchased the property, extended it and named it ‘Plas Newydd’ (New Home) after a stately home in Wales. The house was later used as a Church of England Rectory for 85 years and for the past 20+ years has been used as a private residence. Beautifully restored to combine comfortable modern living with the elegance and grandeur of a bygone era, the home stands on a large block of 1674sqm. The property is centrally situated in the historic seaside township of Swansea, population about 650, and centre of the oldest rural municipality in Australia. Swansea is situated on the east coast of Tasmania approx. 1 ˝ hours from Hobart and Launceston Carpeted throughout with a touch of exposed floorboards in the main thoroughfares, it has a magnific reception or Drawing Room and huge Sitting Room (Formal Lounge) with white marble fireplace mantle for the back-to-back fireplaces. Both of these rooms have unusual 12 foot high timber panelled ceilings, 15-inch skirtings and huge wood panelled windows with views over the garden and Great Oyster Bay. There is a large country kitchen with original stonework open ‘Franklin’ fireplace; 3 double bedrooms – two with open fires; and a study or dining room. The bathroom is tiled Victorian style with a claw foot bath, antique shower surround and gold leave toilet bowl. A sunroom sits at the end of the huge veranda at the front, and at the back, a laundry (with 2nd toilet), and back porch area has been restored in keeping with the building with slimline blinds to ensure privacy. A single carport is adjacent to laundry/back entry. With it’s location, heritage and charm it has the potential to be that an awesome home or business you have always dreamt of. Possibilities include: Bed & Breakfast; Restaurant/Cafe; Function Centre; Gallery, Garden Weddings. (Subject to Council approval) The garden has been striped back due to overgrowth, though some original larger trees, fruit trees and lavender remain, now ready to rebuild, a Designed Garden Plan is included. With the large block of 1674sqm and the possibility of purchasing a shared boundary block of 833sqm (subdivision already approved and to retained by the owner unless otherwise negotiated), the ability is there to add: Additional accommodation; a studio; storage building; garage/s or parking (2 street access) - they are all viable options. This style of property does not come on the market very often, so be quick. It's all about lifestyle and the choices we have. 'Plas Newydd' can give you a lifestyle most only dream of.
Property Features : Hardwood Floors, Carpets, Fireplace, Balcony/Patio, Yard, High Speed Internet, Parking,
Community Features : Near School, Near Transit, Downtown Area, Near Shopping, Ocean View
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