No.76 Montrose Rd, Montrose. Picture: Supplied
Historic Montrose House is seeking a new custodian.
Peterswald agent Bec Owens said Montrose House is classified by the National Trust, with the five-bedroom home among Tasmania’s oldest properties alongside TMAG’s Commissariat Provision and nearby Ingle Hall.
Mrs Owens described it as “incredible”.
“This extraordinary Georgian estate was built in 1813 by Scottish immigrant Robert Littlejohn using traditional convict-made bricks,” she said.
“Properties of this historical significance rarely become available.”
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No.76 Montrose Rd, Montrose.
No.76 Montrose Rd, Montrose.
No.76 Montrose Rd, Montrose.
Nestled in an uninterrupted and idyllic setting, with nearly 5000sq m of gardens and a rivulet, the Montrose House exudes elegance, charm and timeless character.
From the moment you pass through electric gates and follow the sweeping circular driveway beneath a heritage-listed golden ash, the property delivers an arrival experience.
Step through the Georgian front door into a wide, chandelier-lit hallway, and prepare to be transported.
The home’s original features read like a masterclass in period architecture: original eucalyptus and Huon pine floorboards sit alongside exquisite parquetry, while ornate ceilings above are adorned with decorative cornices.
Original fireplaces anchor reception rooms, cedar windows frame garden vistas, and an original Blackwood staircase ascends to the upper floor.
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No.76 Montrose Rd, Montrose.
No.76 Montrose Rd, Montrose.
Throughout, exposed structural beams and convict-cut timber speak to the home’s remarkable provenance.
The upper level houses four bedrooms, including the huge master suite featuring built-in wardrobes and sweeping garden views.
Two bedrooms feature elegantly renovated luxurious ensuites, just part of the significant upgrades the current owners have made to the property. They have also painted inside and out, installed new roofing, and done extensive landscaping.
“In a nod to the previous owners, Montrose House was already a grand and beautiful home. But the current owners have elevated it,” Mrs Owens said.
Downstairs, a ground-floor bedroom with a full bathroom provides flexible guest accommodation.
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No.76 Montrose Rd, Montrose.
No.76 Montrose Rd, Montrose.
The layout flows beautifully between formal and informal spaces: a stately dining room for grand occasions, a library with a pressed tin ceiling, and an inviting snug with exposed brickwork and a wood fire.
The farmhouse-style kitchen is complete with Baltic pine benches, a double butler’s sink, and a walk-in pantry.
This space transitions seamlessly into the informal living area, housed in the home’s oldest wing. This spectacular space, featuring the original double-sided chimney, handcrafted shingle ceiling, and stunning parquetry, has become the heart of the home.
Both formal and informal living zones open onto sun-drenched courtyards and gardens.
No.76 Montrose Rd, Montrose.
No.76 Montrose Rd, Montrose.
The main bathroom remains a romantic sanctuary, centred around an opulent English cast-iron slipper bath with traditional claw feet. Solar power ensures sustainability for the next two centuries.
Islet Rivulet meanders through the property, crossed by a charming bridge where resident ducks glide past colourful plantings. Quince and plum trees, cascading roses, and manicured lawns create a seasonal theatre throughout the year.
The original stables, complete with convict-cut beams, offer potential for creative transformation.
Montrose House currently operates as a private residence with two luxury guest suites.
Mrs Owens said it is sure to appeal to lovers of historic homes.
“It is quite common for people who have owned heritage homes before to be among the buyers when we list this type of property,” she said.
No.76 Montrose Rd, Montrose.
No.76 Montrose Rd, Montrose.
“It would make a beautiful, grand family home.
“The current owners have listed two of the home’s suites for short-stay accommodation, which has been extremely popular. And there is scope to expand the suites should a future owner choose that path.
“It has been very popular with European travellers.
“With the gorgeous grounds, it is easy to imagine Montrose House as a wedding reception venue — cocktails and a marquee in the gardens would be fantastic.”
No.76 Montrose Rd, Montrose.
No.76 Montrose Rd, Montrose.
Given its long history, Montrose House is a property with tales to tell.
In the 1970s, it was approved for demolition — hard to believe!
A previous owner told the Mercury that at one time Martin Cash, a notorious bushranger known for escaping twice from Port Arthur, would tie up his horses at the property.
“He was around here in the 1860s toward the end of his life,” she said.
“Jerry Hall stayed here when escaping from the media around the time that she was with Mick Jagger.
“She had been in Hobart shooting a promotion with Wrest Point.”
It is listed with Peterswald at $2.2m-plus.
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