No.22/19 Hunter St, Hobart.
A luxe modern home has been crafted within an early 1800s building above an iconic restaurant.
No.22/19 Hunter St is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom offering in an unbeatable location.
There are very few chances to live as close to Hobart City’s waterfront as this.
The Agency Hobart property partner Georgie Rayner said the property’s location has so much to offer.
It has, not only, a gorgeous view across the water to the city and the mountain, it’s also on the doorstep to the proposed football stadium.
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No.22/19 Hunter St, Hobart.
No.22/19 Hunter St, Hobart.
No.22/19 Hunter St, Hobart.
“Interest may come from people who want to live here, or see it as a short-stay accommodation venture — and it has a successful history as such,” she said.
“If the stadium is built, its location would be attractive.
“Perhaps a footballer, playing for the Devils, or a coach. They might see it as their base in Hobart.
“For people who fly in and out of Hobart, it would be ideal.
“It is a good size for downsizers. Lift access adds to the appeal for many buyers.”
Mrs Rayner said in addition to the apartment, the sale will include a carparking space on a separate title.
“It is a huge value-add, a private parking space in this area is like gold,” she said.
No.22/19 Hunter St, Hobart.
No.22/19 Hunter St, Hobart.
The floorplan includes an open-plan dining, living and kitchen area. Each bedroom has a bathroom, plus there is a study nook.
No.22/19 Hunter St is one of just five apartments in the building.
Mrs Rayner said they hit the market very rarely.
Her vendor has owned the property for eight years, and the owner before had it for about a decade.
While modern and comfortable today, there are glimpses of the past that history lovers will adore. The prime example is the exposed beams.
There is another feature to discover, in a bedroom, which the owners have left in its raw state to show the apartment’s history.
“It adds such beautiful character and charm to the property,” Mrs Rayner said.
No.22/19 Hunter St, Hobart.
No.22/19 Hunter St, Hobart.
No.22/19 Hunter St is nestled atop of the Drunken Admiral, a destination for seafood lovers since the late 1970s.
The building’s history dates back to 1826, when it was constructed on the northwest shore of Hunter Island for the Leith Australian Company.
This Constitution Dock building was considered among the finest in the colony.
No.22/19 Hunter St, Hobart.
No.22/19 Hunter St, Hobart.
The On the Convict Trail website reports that the company’s Hobart agent, Charles McLachlan, lived in the residence, helped establish the Hobart stock exchange and chamber of commerce, was a director of the Bank of Van Diemen’s Land, and a member of the Legislative Council.
No.22/19 Hunter St, Hobart.
No.22/19 Hunter St, Hobart.
Over the years, the building has been used as a flour mill, leased to the Ordnance Corps, and later acquired by Henry Jones and Co and for staff facilities.
Like every building on this block, No.22 is heritage listed.
No.22/19 Hunter St, Hobart is listed for sale with The Agency Hobart. Its price is “Offers around $2m considered”.
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