9 Cascade Road, South Hobart, TAS 7004

South Hobart is one of the most popular suburbs of Greater Hobart due to the unique lifestyle opportunities it presents as well as the historic significance of the area. For active commuters who work in the City the prospect of an easy walking commute beckons, whilst on the weekends all of the attractions that Hobart offers are conveniently nearby. South Hobart itself has plenty to offer including a pub, pharmacy, shops and supermarket, post office, butchers, walking tracks, parkland, playgrounds and a couple of superb cafés. And of course, South Hobart is also home to the world famous 200 year old Cascade Brewery. 9 Cascade Road is one of three conjoined sandstone cottages built in the 1840s. Spread over three levels this surprisingly spacious property offers two bedrooms plus a study, a gorgeous kitchen / breakfast room plus a formal dining room and separate lounge. The front door is actually on Cascade Road and leads straight into a hallway with a staircase at the far end leading down to the lower level whilst a doorway on the right leads into the living area. The lounge has dual aspect windows, high ceilings and a lovely fireplace with a gas "log" fire fuelled by mains gas. The adjacent formal dining room, as with the lounge, has a gas heater and retains many period features. It's easy to imagine Christmas or family celebrations being enjoyed here. From the dining room a short staircase leads up to the top floor which houses a lovely study as well as the second separate bedroom. Both rooms are well lit through the use of skylights. Heading back downstairs we return through the dining and lounge rooms to the hallway and then down another short staircase to the lower level. This could easily become the heart of the home with the well designed, characterful kitchen having plenty of room for a dining setting. A feature fireplace houses a currently non-working wood stove and the room would be the perfect venue for a cosy breakfast on a chilly morning or an equally cosy supper in the middle of winter. The kitchen is fitted with a dishwasher, stove with electric cooktop and a range hood. Just off the kitchen is the main bedroom and what a bedroom it is. Due to the design of the property it is reminiscent of those classic London homes with a basement bedroom, even though this is not a basement. Privacy and a lovely sense of enclosure is ensured in this room, perfect for long sleep-ins on a Sunday morning. Heading out from the bedroom to the bathroom you pass back through the kitchen to a small entrance foyer. The foyer, which features a whitewashed sandstone wall, has the back door of the home which leads out into the delightful back garden … more on that in a moment. The bathroom has some storage as well as a walk-in shower, large vanity, toilet and the laundry area. Stepping out through the back door you find yourself in a surprisingly private garden with plantings designed to indulge the senses through colour as well as perfume. A raised veggie patch is conveniently close to the kitchen. The garden is divided into discrete areas which add to the sense of interest and discovery. There is a garden shed which is perfect for general storage of items such as bikes and kayaks but it could also become a garden studio for those who have a creative interest. A large fenced storage or utility area is at the rear of the garden and provides good storage for the items which can be stored outside. This is a truly delightful property with the charm and significance of its heritage enhanced by its proximity to the heart of Hobart. As with all properties of this period it is perfectly suited to all forms of furnishing, lending itself equally well to ultra modern or classic styles.