A 1900s house that has doubled as a gallery is for sale for the first time in decades, complete with stories of love and cricket royalty.
A visit to this historic home is one not soon forgotten.
For decades, it has been owned by one family, and over those many years they made lasting memories at No.5 Ashfield St.
Four weddings were held in the property’s backyard — not all were family, some just loved the idea of tying the knot in such a lovely setting.
On other occasions, family members walked from the home to their weddings at the nearby Holy Spirit Church.
One, held on an evening, saw the local police “stop traffic” — technically, just one car — so that the bride could cross the street.
At a time, the property was known for its Hibiscus Art Gallery, a place that showcased local talents.
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No.5 Ashfield St, Sandy Bay.
No.5 Ashfield St, Sandy Bay.
No.5 Ashfield St, Sandy Bay.
The family said that once the property’s atrium glass ceiling was installed, paintings were able to be left hanging at all times and most of the ground floor was dedicated to art.
“The dining room became a store room packed to the rafters with paintings,” they said.
“The gallery was also the sales venue for collectors’ prints personally signed by Sir Don Bradman to raise funds for junior cricket in Tasmania.
“The prints were taken from a painting by JC Goodhart. These prints sold out in 30 minutes.”
Today, this Sandy Bay time capsule offers a glimpse of a bygone era, a look at the exquisite craftsmanship of how homes were built in the earlier part of the 1900s.
The home was the sales venue for collectors’ prints personally signed by Sir Don Bradman to raise funds for junior cricket in Tasmania. Picture: News Corp
You can see it in the fireplaces, the ceiling roses, timber floors, bay windows and the picture rails that are peppered throughout.
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No.5 Ashfield St, Sandy Bay.
No.5 Ashfield St, Sandy Bay.
No.5 Ashfield St, Sandy Bay.
Ray White Hobart’s Harry Lambrakis said the largely-original residence offers a rare blend of historic character, exceptional scale, and a prestigious Sandy Bay address.
Mr Lambrakis said it had been carefully preserved by its owners for over 60 years.
“There is a lot to love,” he said.
“It is the type of property where the next owner could do a little to it or do a lot.”
No.5 Ashfield St, Sandy Bay.
No.5 Ashfield St, Sandy Bay.
As currently configured, the house has three living rooms downstairs; one could be a bedroom. Plus two bathrooms, the kitchen, laundry and the 7m x 7m atrium.
Upstairs there is a large living room, a kitchen, three more bedrooms, and a bathroom.
In the past, it has been used as two apartments as well as a family home.
No.5 Ashfield St, Sandy Bay.
No.5 Ashfield St, Sandy Bay.
Mr Lambrakis said he expects the house to appeal to a range of buyers.
“From historic architecture lovers to people who want to live in this enviable neighbourhood to those that want to embark on a restoration project — it would be lovely to see someone make it their family home for the next 60 years. Time will tell.”
No.5 Ashfield St, Sandy Bay is for sale with Ray White Hobart. Contact the agent for price guidance. The property will be open for inspection on Saturday, October 18, at 10am.
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