Architect’s touch brings 1810 home into modern era

No.463 Brighton Rd, Pontville. Picture: Supplied There’s a surprise or two waiting to be discovered here in Pontville. No.463 Brighton Rd is a “remarkable” 1810 stone residence, set on more than 1ha of established gardens just 30 minutes from Hobart. The four-bedroom home has undergone a meticulous restoration and extension that has transformed it into an exceptional country home without sacrificing an ounce of its character. Insitu Property Hobart director Nina Schubert said the current owners, one of whom is an architect, approached the project with extraordinary care. “The owners have meticulously renovated and extended the home,” she said. “If you look back at what it was like when they purchased it, the transformation is remarkable. “There has been an incredible level of thought and detail put into every aspect of the renovation.” MORE: Sandstone home comes with a 360sq m surprise Popular South Hobart home smashes suburb’s selling timeline Panoramic perfection on Sandy Bay’s Golden Mile No.463 Brighton Rd, Pontville. No.463 Brighton Rd, Pontville. No.463 Brighton Rd, Pontville. The stone cottage has been restored with genuine respect for its history. Timber ceilings and floors...