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70 Hampden Road
Battery Point TAS 7004

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 6
Floor area: 234m2
Land area: 530m2
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"Invercoe" circa 1883

Invercoe is without a doubt one of Tasmania's best known and admired historic houses. Architecturally, historically, and socially significant, Invercoe was designed by Henry Hunter as a private residence in 1883, in an enviable position in one of the most intact Georgian villages in Australia. The property now offers an opportunity for an interior designer/restorer to embark on a high-profile project, an astute investor to add to their property portfolio, a unique corporate headquarters, or you simply wish to own “the trophy property”. Whatever your dream, Invercoe has possibilities only limited by your imagination.
The property comes with provenance. It was James Murdoch, a successful merchant and member of the Legislative Council, who commissioned Henry Hunter to design his private five bedroom stone residence. Henry Hunter was the most prolific architect during the Victorian period and made a dramatic change to the character of Hobart between 1851 and 1887. He dominated the architectural scene achieving great success in designing ecclesiastical and public buildings including the Hobart Town Hall. Although Hunter designed many private homes in the gothic style, Invercoe is an eclectic Victorian house. The Murdochs were custodians of Invercoe until they sold in the late 1920's. Since the sale, the house has had many varied uses including residential rental, medical clinic and financial offices.
Invercoe is a substantial 234m2 one-and-a-half-storey ashlar sandstone residence. Notable architectural features include its steep Welsh slated roof, tall chimneys, distinctive bargeboards, Minton tessellated verandah tiles, decorative verandah detailing and picket fence. Currently utilised as corporate headquarters, the original design and floorplan included the vestibule, hallway, grand formal and informal sitting rooms, dining room, kitchen, 5 bedrooms and bathrooms. Original internal features are still intact and include cornices, rosettes, timber work, gothic arched hallway with acid etched glass, decorative fireplaces, paneled doors, a bay window, and high ceilings. The house is on a corner allotment of 530m2 and includes a charming front garden, established trees, parking and one of the most charming storybook weatherboard stables in Hobart. All rooms have exceptional views of the historic village streetscape and Mount Wellington. The house is in excellent structural condition and can readily be reverted to one of Battery Point's most impressive private residences.
The location of Invercoe is enviable. Battery Point has a wonderful sense of community and a relaxing cosmopolitan culture. At your doorstep, you are spoilt by Hampden Roads café Society with some of the best eateries, cafes, and artisan bread makers in Hobart including, Jackman and McRoss, Serendipity, Da Angelo Ristorante, Ozus to name a few. Hobart's CBD is only 2km away and access to regional centres and the airport is exceptional.
Whether Invercoe, is your next private family home, weekender, interstate escape, corporate headquarters, or commercial investment – it offers endless possibilities and an exciting opportunity to own a trophy property in one of the world's great cities.
For further details or inspections contact Rorie Auld of Elders Tasmania, in association with Dominic Romeo - Heritage Property specialist, Circa Heritage and Lifestyle Property.

Property Details for 70 Hampden Rd, Battery Point

70 Hampden Rd, Battery Point is a 5 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 6 parking spaces and was built in 1883. The property has a land size of 530m2 and floor size of 234m2. The place is currently for sale with Elders Tasmania.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1883
Floor Size
234m2
Land Size
530m2

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About Battery Point 7004

The size of Battery Point is approximately 0.7 square kilometres. It has 6 parks covering nearly 5.5% of total area. The population of Battery Point in 2011 was 2,096 people. By 2016 the population was 1,995 showing a population decline of 4.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Battery Point is 20-29 years. Households in Battery Point are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $3000 - $3999 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Battery Point work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 49% of the homes in Battery Point were owner-occupied compared with 51.2% in 2016.

Battery Point has 1,752 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Battery Point have seen a 20.02% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 28.79% increase. As at 31 October 2024:

  • The median value for Houses in Battery Point is $1,289,607 while the median value for Units is $852,571.
  • Houses have a median rent of $550 while Units have a median rent of $535.
There are currently 7 properties listed for sale, and 8 properties listed for rent in Battery point on OnTheHouse. According to CoreLogic's data, 78 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Battery point.

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