8 Torquay Rd, Latrobe is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 3 parking spaces and was built in 1885. The property has a land size of 24240m2 and floor size of 242m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in June 2022.
Halliwell Property Agents proudly present "Herbiton," an exquisite circa 1885 architecturally commissioned Victorian home.
One of Latrobe's largest and finest homes, Herbiton is a private sanctuary, hidden from the public eye by beautifully manicured gardens, gracing a total of 3,325m2(approx.).
Meticulously maintained and restored to perfection this grand, elegant and breathtakingly beautiful residence has been home to only 3 families in its lifetime.
Inspection of Herbiton tells no expense was spared in the craftsmanship and materials, in its original construction, and restoration. Attention to detail adorns every inch.
Impeccably presented with quality finishes throughout, the 375m2 floor plan is framed by an expansive French tiled verandah.
Designed with indoor-outdoor living in mind, natural light fills the spacious open-plan kitchen which seamlessly flows onto an atrium patio, overlooking idyllic gardens of box hedges and David Austin roses.
Features:
? Carrara marble kitchen benches
? Brass: tapware, sinks, door handles and door knockers
? Franco-Belge combustion stove
? 2 formal living areas
? 4 grand sized bedrooms
? 6 fireplaces
? Master bedroom with Tasmanian Blackwood robes and bay window
? Ensuite designed by National Trust Architect, Lionel Morell (2018), with clawfoot bath
? Formal dining: English designer William Morris wallpaper print
? Wall panelling and cupboard doors: Tasmanian Blackwood
? 12ft ceilings and skylights
? Double-wide hallway
? Modern wiring
? Hydronic thermostat and fully insulated
? Rendered chimneys
? Ready to move in
The immaculate brick garden shed offers an opportunity to be transformed into a home office or studio (STCA). Coupled with a double garage, storage and workshop options are ample.
Generational gardens of box hedges, English oak, rare pink hawthorn, original 19th century roses, Christmas roses, camellias, lilies and spring bulbs.
Behind established hedging, escape the bustle of life and feel like you have arrived at a country estate, far removed from the nearby town centre and convenience of the Mersey Community Hospital, across the road. Herbiton is the perfect location to enjoy retirement, raise a family or establish a highly profitable Airbnb (STCA).
Opportunities like Herbiton are truly once in a lifetime, generational and unforgettable.
*History and special features upon request.
The size of Latrobe is approximately 62.8 square kilometres. It has 12 parks covering nearly 7.1% of total area. The population of Latrobe in 2011 was 3,897 people. By 2016 the population was 4,155 showing a population growth of 6.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Latrobe is 60-69 years. Households in Latrobe are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Latrobe work in a trades occupation. In 2011, 69.1% of the homes in Latrobe were owner-occupied compared with 68.2% in 2016.
Latrobe has 2,741 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Latrobe have seen a 79.51% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 70.36% increase. As at 31 October 2024:
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