3/42 Goulburn Street, Hobart

'The Barn' in Goulburn Street is on the market: a rare opportunity to buy a slice of Hobart's early history. Built in the 1820s, it was renovated in 2015 and won national architectural and heritage awards for the way in which the property has been brought into the 21st Century while skilfully retaining many of its original features. For the past nine years it has been on the short-term rental market and has enjoyed full occupancy for much of that time. This has been due both to its location and to the pleasure of staying in a sophisticatedly converted, elegant residence.

'The Barn' is situated at the rear of what was the Bull's Head Hotel, a popular 'watering hole' in the 19th Century, which has now been converted into two separate apartments. Security gates give access to an extensive, attractively paved area with designated parking spaces serving the whole complex. The original double doors of 'The Barn' are set in thick, rough-hewn, sandstone walls and open onto the living areas where exposed brick, rock, sandstone and original wooden beams are skilfully juxtaposed with the warm atmosphere of new polished Tas Oak floorboards. This ground level comprises a stylish kitchen, dining and living area separated from a reading nook by the contemporary bathroom, originally a horse stall. A secluded courtyard on the north-eastern side of the building is accessed through a wide, black-framed, pivoting glass door that contrasts perfectly with the 19th Century materials surrounding it. At the south-western end of the building stairs lead up to the mezzanine floor, formerly the hayloft, where a spacious bedroom and study area are found. The original, wide floorboards have been restored in the bedroom area and along with the exposed rafters, retain that sense of the building's history and character. A large north-east facing window and south-east facing skylight allow light and sunshine in and enable views across the rooftops to the CBD.

Situated only minutes from the centre of Hobart, 'The Barn' is an ideal location for visitors or for those wanting to enjoy the benefits of inner city living: close to cafés and restaurants, theatres and nightclubs, museums and galleries, shops and businesses.

The property is being offered for sale, including all goods and chattels, and could be continued as a short-term rental proposition; alternatively, it would make a very comfortable and trendy 'small house' for an individual or couple.

Please refer to preliminary image in gallery for a designed possible extension (subject to council approval) over the car parking space, which incorporates a new larger kitchen and second loft bedroom.

Highlights

Beautifully renovated, one bedroom, stylish, early 19th Century barn Ideal property for short-term rental or inner city living A 10 minute walk, 3 minute drive to the heart of Hobart's CBD Easy pedestrian and motor access to Salamanca Place, Hobart waterfront, Battery Point
An 18 minute drive to Hobart Airport