27 Pirie Street

New Town TAS 7008

With a NE aspect, located high on the New Town hill overlooking the city of Hobart, the original Maylands title consisted of approximately 7 acres bounded by Pirie and Swanston Streets, and Bay Road. Of the original expansive gardens, 1.5 acres of grounds remain, comprising 2 titles bounded by Swanston and Pirie Streets.

Maylands has had just 4 owners in its 129 year history. The property was operated as the Girls Industrial School of Hobart between 1924 and 1945 before it was bequeathed to the Salvation Army who continued The Maylands Salvation Army Home for Girls until 1981. Prior to 1924, the Brownell family - whose department store in Liverpool Street eventually became Myer - had purchased Maylands from the estate of John Pearce for 3,884 in 1910.

Much of the original grandeur is still in evidence with many examples of marble fire places, ornate cornices and intricate stained glass still in remarkably good condition and the property has been well maintained. Re-roofed in Colorbond in recent years and with a variety of heating systems including heat pumps, gas, panel and radiant ceiling heaters, Maylands offers a complex of over 20 rooms plus bathroom and toilet facilities, storerooms and staff amenities presently serving as the state headquarters for the Salvation Army in Tasmania, including approx. 2,000 of undeveloped land. Maylands is zoned inner city residence which suits a range of development options STCA.

For sale by expressions of interest closing 28 July at 4.00pm, Knight Frank invite inspections by appointment please.