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28 September 2010

"Hargate" Launceston

Launceston Iconic Federation
General Features
PRICE RANGE: $1.5 Million
  • Property Type: House
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Building Size: 285.03 m² (31 squares) approx
  • Land Size: 921 m² (approx)
Indoor Features
  • Floorboards
  • Dishwasher
  • Open Fireplace
  • Hydronic Heating
Outdoor Features
  • Remote Garage
  • Secure Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Balcony
  • Courtyard
  • Outdoor Entertaining Area
  • Fully Fenced
Built around 1900, this Queen Anne Federation home
has been extensively restored to it's original feature,
overlooking the Tamar River and Launceston.



High ceilings, timber floors, detailed plaster work...


These colours look original to me!
24 carot gold tapware, not so original,
not my cup of tea!


AND here's what the Agent said about it!


ICONIC AND BEAUTIFUL
Hargate is an iconic and beautifully restored heritage listed Launceston city mansion providing 300 degree views to the horizon over Launceston and the Tamar River. Built between 1900 and 1903 in the gracious Queen Anne Federation style. Hargate displays unique and impressive architectural features and enjoys a delightful and significant history. Hargate is set within a large and authentic heritage style landscaped garden.

Seven upstairs rooms comprised of four bedrooms.
The main bedroom ensuite is authentic federation style.

Two identical award winning bathrooms with 24 carat gold
neo classical tap ware and full size claw foot baths.

Five downstairs rooms comprised of a highly ornate drawing room,
magnificent large formal lounge, formal dining room, full size study, self contained laundry.

Ornate fire places in every room except study and kitchen. Italian marble fire places in the drawing room and lounge and ornate cedar mantle in dining room.

The enormous eat in kitchen boasts Tasmanian myrtle cabinetry and walk in pantry.
Modern features include gas cook top, electric oven and dishwasher. French doors and windows providing beautiful view over significant and private rear garden.

Highly efficient hydronic heating is installed throughout the entire lower level.
Wool batt insulated ceilings on the upper level. Direct access is available to upper verandah from all but the fourth bedroom. Polished Baltic pine floors on upper level and polished Tasmanian Oak floors on the lower.
On site lock up garaging for 3 full size cars and a workshop" which is a rarity given the central location.

Hargate is truly a prestigious Launceston City mansion and iconic landmark


WOW

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Doing my name proud. A beautiful house. I wish I had the money.

Robert Hargate

MDZZJ said...

Love it but those taps would have to go.

A-M said...

I'm itching to get my hands on a Federation home... just beautiful. A-M xx

Nuit said...

sweet-baby-jesus!!! Annie!!! this one is perfect, PERFECT. I will call my hubby Sherlock NOW. Oh wait, he doesnt exist :S

LOL

Beautiful house girlfriend.

The Princess and The Pea said...

Beautiful, Launceston has so many lovely homes.