18 Summerhill Rd, West Hobart is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House and was built in 1904. The property has a land size of 888m2 and floor size of 196m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in July 2024. There are other 4 bedroom House sold in West Hobart in the last 12 months.
Positioned in a sought-after pocket of West Hobart, this beautiful circa 1904 Federation home retains many classic original features of the era, seamlessly combined with contemporary updates. A flexible floorplan, picturesque gardens on a generous allotment of 888sqm and convenient central location combine to offer the vibrant urban lifestyle West Hobart is renowned for.
Set across two floors, the entry level is largely dedicated to living with a well-appointed kitchen, spacious living room and formal dining room (or fourth bedroom if required), set off the wide entry hallway. A modern bathroom with free standing tub, large walk-in shower and expansive views all the way to the River Derwent is at the rear of the home. A generously sized bedroom with built in robes is also on this level.
The staircase to the lower ground floor reveals two further bedrooms, a second bathroom with combined laundry facilities, separate WC and spacious storage rooms. Leadlight accents, hardwood floors, open fireplaces, picture rails, ornate fretwork and an appealing façade showcase a level of craftsmanship almost unobtainable in today's builds. A combination of electric and wood heating ensures year-round comfort.
An entry courtyard leading to the front verandah and French doors on the lower level opening onto a timber deck give ample space to relax and entertain friends and family alfresco amongst the established gardens which once formed part of the Governor's allotment, with a mature walnut tree from that time continuing to provide shade over the yard.
Within easy reach of the nature trails of Knocklofty Reserve, excellent schools, Hill Street Grocer and other local shops, parks, playgrounds and the cosmopolitan North Hobart Strip just a short stroll away, this property presents an outstanding opportunity for purchasers seeking to buy into this coveted locale.
The size of West Hobart is approximately 3.9 square kilometres. It has 8 parks covering nearly 35.4% of total area. The population of West Hobart in 2011 was 5,800 people. By 2016 the population was 5,978 showing a population growth of 3.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in West Hobart is 40-49 years. Households in West Hobart are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in West Hobart work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 61.5% of the homes in West Hobart were owner-occupied compared with 62.3% in 2016.
West Hobart has 2,952 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in West Hobart have seen a 22.95% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 12.85% increase. As at 31 January 2025:
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