Tassie time capsules: Retro homes charming a new wave of buyers

Mid-century homes dotted throughout Tasmania are attracting buyers keen to be the next custodians of abodes that have stood the test of time.With their mix of bold colours, warm timbers, pastel bathrooms and a throwback to a bygone era, Harrison Agents Launceston sales agent Michael Dearsley said mid-century homes were making their comeback.“People are really going away from 10 years ago where I feel like everyone was loving ultra-modern,” he said. "Now I think everyone's going away from it and they're looking for more character. It's like everything's kind of come back around."This retro home in Trevallyn in Launceston went viral among lovers of mid-century properties. Picture: realestate.com.au/buyHarcourts Coastline director Wendy Squibb said there has been a resurgence among younger buyers who are showing a new appreciation of mid-century homes.“Years ago, a young person just wouldn't look at a house like that," she said. "But I do feel that there's more people that really do love that Art Deco style of home.”Here is a look at some of the best mid-century retro homes currently on offer in Tasmania.Frozen in the 1960sElders Real Estate Launceston sales agent Peter Dehnert has ar...