One property, endless possibilities — Williatt House for sale

No.1 William St, Longford. Picture: Supplied For the first time since 2011, Williatt House — one of Longford’s most significant colonial buildings — is for sale. It presents a rare opportunity for buyers seeking a genuine piece of Van Diemen’s Land history. Built in 1827 by Newman Williatt, the man credited with founding the township of Longford, the two-storey brick residence at No.1 William St has worn many hats over nearly two centuries — hotel, post office, general store, savings bank, library, convalescent home, boarding house and reception centre. Now, after 15 years of careful custodianship and restoration, its current owners are ready to pass the baton. More: It’s a spectacular ruin, and it could be yours Hobart sizzles on national property hot list 1860s farmhouse with charm and development upside 10 days to sell: The Tassie suburb beating the nation No.1 William St, Longford. No.1 William St, Longford. “Williatt House is versatile and represents ownership of a remarkable colonial building,” says Dominic Romeo, heritage property expert from Dominic Romeo Historic Property agency. “It also offers many commercial possibilities to convert it into an antique centre, artist stu...