No.7 Girvan Ave, New Town. Picture: Supplied
WHEN looking at the pre-renovation and the finished pictures of this city fringe gem, you could be forgiven for not recognising it as the same property.
When No.7 Girvan Ave was last on the market in 2021, it offered some fresh additions — wiring upgrades, a new stove — but it was crying out for more.
The 1950s three-bedroom New Town house had paint chipping off the dated laundry walls, a modest kitchen, and old — sometimes floral — carpets covering the timber floors beneath.
But the potential was abundantly clear.
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The current owners gave this property a front-to-back makeover, including the big ticket items, the bathroom and kitchen, which are now showstoppers.
Peterswald agent Bec Owens said they replaced “everything”.
“Inside and outside has been painted, it has a new roof, new wiring where needed, a new switchboard, a new heat pump hot water service, NBN connection, some double-glazing, and the plumbing has been updated,” she said.
“They put in under-tile heating, lovely fixtures and fittings, nice appliances — they have done a great job.
“The owners have also made the home more comfortable, too, by adding insulation. It is quite efficient for its era.”
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When the owners bought it, Mrs Owens said just one room had the timber floors exposed; the rest were carpeted.
“The original Baltic pine floorboards are terrific. It’s quite rare. We don’t see that often in Tasmania. It’s usually Tasmanian oak,” she said.
“To discover that was quite a treat, and they have made it a feature of the house with the timber’s beautiful knotty look.”
While the home looks like $1m as is, there is also an opportunity remaining.
“There is some flexibility in how the next owner could live in the home, such as the laundry could be a butler’s pantry,” Mrs Owens said.
“Having the extra benchspace and extra cupboards is appealing.”
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No.7 Girvan Ave is set on a quiet street in the heart of New Town, a flat walk to Jean-Pascal Patisserie, playgrounds, public transport and schools.
Upon entry, the original floorboards command attention, paired with a fresh white interior with timber accents.
The neutral decor has a mix of mid-century and Scandinavian styles, that suits the 1950’s architecture of the home.
The kitchen has abundant storage and work space, along with quality appliances, stone benches and great flow to the living and dining areas.
The living area focuses around the original fireplace, now fitted with an efficient Kemlan wood heater.
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New lighting throughout the home is showcased in the open-plan kitchen and living area with wall sconces, LED strip lighting and a timber pendant.
The three generously proportioned bedrooms are located off the central hallway, while the family bathroom has had a luxurious upgrade with a walk-in shower, semi-freestanding soaker tub, a large timber vanity, and a heated towel rail.
No.7 Girvan Ave, New Town is for sale with Peterswald, priced at $895,000-plus.
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