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74 Risdon Road
New Town TAS 7008

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Car spaces: -
Floor area: 268m2
Land area: 24157m2
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Property Details for 74 Risdon Rd, New Town

74 Risdon Rd, New Town is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom House and was built in 1844. The property has a land size of 24157m2 and floor size of 268m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in August 2017.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1844
Floor Size
268m2
Land Size
24157m2
Local Government
Hobart
Lot/Plan
2/141336

Last Listing description (October 2017)

Presented here at 74 Risdon Road is the chance to own a piece of Hobart s early history. The award-winning restoration of Lauderdale Cottage has created a modern home etched with character, and endless opportunities for an entrepreneur.
Built in 1844 by local mill owner John Mezger, Lauderdale Cottage has had only five owners in over 170 years. Set on 2.41 hectares of relatively flat land, the sandstone cottage underwent a major renovation in 2006, meeting strict restoration guidelines imposed by the Tasmanian Heritage Council. In 2009 it won the Tasmanian Master Builders Award for Excellence in Heritage Listed or Period Home Restoration/Renovation Open Value.
Approaching through the circular driveway, the handsome Georgian fa ade presents symmetrical windows either side of the entry. Through the timber front door is a carpeted foyer, with a sitting room to the right and lounge to the left. The lounge, known as the Blue Room, is lined with ornate custom-made and hung wall paper, designed to match the original wallpaper, a strip of which is on display and preserved beneath perspex. An elaborate ceiling rose, open fireplace and deep-set timber window frames create a grand room. The three rooms on the right side of the house each have fireplaces with original timber mantels. The third room has a powder room and dressing room. A kitchenette is central to the floorplan.

An elegant oak staircase leads to the first floor. The bedroom at the front of the house looks east and has a decorative fire grate. The second bedroom links with a large lounge. Also comprising a kitchenette and bathroom, the first floor could provide self-contained accommodation for guests.
The back door of the original cottage leads to a light, airy conservatory. The contemporary north-facing space, with heat pump, electric windows and down lights, links the cottage to the servants quarters, which now houses a large family room and kitchenette. Double doors lead from the conservatory to a formal garden, lush lawn and path to the original gardener s quarters, now a studio with powder room and laundry.
At the rear of the servants quarters is a stable with three boxes, originally for storage, horses and a carriage, all with cobblestone floors and an attic overhead. Beyond the formal garden and lawn, the land continues to open pasture dotted with mature trees and an orchard, extending nearly to the New Town Rivulet.
The opportunities presented by this unique parcel of land in a popular suburb, and the historic, lovingly restored buildings, are endless. With the Hobart CBD five kilometres up the Brooker Highway, Lauderdale Cottage is indeed a unique offering.

Property History for 74 Risdon Rd, New Town, TAS 7008

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$2,125,000
04 Aug 2017
Listed for Rent
$550/w
27 Jul 2017
  • 04 Aug 2017
    Sold for $2,125,000
  • 08 Jun 2017
    Listed for Rent $550 / week
  • 21 Dec 2016
    Listed for Sale Offers over $2,500,000
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About New Town 7008

The size of New Town is approximately 4 square kilometres. It has 8 parks covering nearly 9.3% of total area. The population of New Town in 2011 was 5,968 people. By 2016 the population was 6,109 showing a population growth of 2.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in New Town is 30-39 years. Households in New Town are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in New Town work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 58.2% of the homes in New Town were owner-occupied compared with 57.4% in 2016.

New Town has 3,097 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in New Town have seen a 31.16% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 21.78% increase. As at 30 September 2024:

  • The median value for Houses in New Town is $821,345 while the median value for Units is $481,476.
  • Houses have a median rent of $580 while Units have a median rent of $450.
There are currently 15 properties listed for sale, and 8 properties listed for rent in New town on OnTheHouse. According to CoreLogic's data, 92 properties were sold in the past 12 months in New town.

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