At a sharp $439,000-plus, a historic home is bound to grab buyers’ attention. And that is what the retro gem No.7a West Tamar Rd has done.
Harcourts Launceston director Jeremy Wilkinson was unsurprised to hear the Trevallyn fixer-upper had landed in the No.1 position among Tasmania’s most-viewed homes over the past week.
Some 4120 punters have clicked the listing on realestate.com.au, and scores have come to see it in person, he said.
“The location, scope for improvement and the price all hit the sweet spot,” Mr Wilkinson said.
POPULAR: No.7a West Tamar Rd, Trevallyn. Picture: Supplied
“We had 47 parties through two open homes, then we set a deadline for offers.
“There was a lot of interest and multiple offers — one verbally accepted, but we are waiting on our overseas-based vendor to sign.”
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No.7a West Tamar Rd, Trevallyn.
No.7a West Tamar Rd, Trevallyn.
While the home is currently ready for a renovation, this was a selling point rather than something that turned buyers away.
“Everyone was prepared to complete renovations,” Mr Wilkinson said.
“This included a broad buyer base, a mix of pensioners to first-home buyers, and families too.
“And, of course, builders and tradies showed great interest in the property.”
Positioned high above the Tamar with captivating river and cityscape views, this striking Art Deco-inspired two-bedroom property offered a city fringe location, two levels and some renovations had commenced.
No.7a West Tamar Rd, Trevallyn.
No.7a West Tamar Rd, Trevallyn.
No.7a West Tamar Rd, Trevallyn.
With separate access for each level, the home is ideally suited to flexible living and has dual income potential.
The upper level is comfortable and ready to occupy immediately, while the lower level renovation includes a new kitchen with an oven, plumbing is positioned for bathroom completion, and the framework is ready to finish as a fully self-contained one-bedroom unit.
The character-filled curved living room with panoramic windows is a genuine showpiece, and was a talking point at inspections with the way it frames sweeping views across the Tamar and city skyline.
A balcony, outdoor decking and surrounding grounds offer further scope to improve and add value over time.
The position is in a tightly held neighbourhood that is within walking distance to Royal Park, the yacht club precinct and the riverfront, with Launceston’s CBD, hospital, cafes and conveniences just minutes away.
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