2455 Esk Main RoadAvoca TAS 7213
Property Details for 2455 Esk Main Rd, Avoca
2455 Esk Main Rd, Avoca is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 12 parking spaces and was built in 1920. The property has a land size of 16050m2 and floor size of 208m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in February 2019.
Last Listing description (March 2019)
Constructed by convict labour, River View Cottage (known locally as simply 'The Cottage') shares a unique story with the history of the Fingal Valley. Servicing as a Police Barracks during colonisation of Van Diemen's Land; the property later became a holding station for ticket-of- leave convicts. Many of the convicts stationed at this property would have been ordered in the construction of road from Conara Junction to Avoca. Nowadays; the Esk Main Road is one of the major arteries linking Tasmania's East Coast with the Midlands Highway via the Fingal Valley.
Local folklore witnessed a number of episodes of convict punishment on the riverbank of this property during its time as a convict station. After servicing as a ticket-of-leave station; the property became an illegal pub; but was never licensed as it remained in the ownership by the government of the day. Once the illegal pub ceased operations, the property provided a resident for the district nurse. Waiting until the St Pauls River would reside; the nurse would cross the river to an waiting horse back; to service the district with health needs.
By 1890; the home passed into private hands of the Foster family, who owned a number agricultural of properties in the Fingal Valley. The Foster's constructed the Federation style wooden extension onto the original home which featured think convict stone walls. The Foster's property stretched along the eastern side of the St Pauls River; but was dissected during the constructed the first bridge which cross the St Pauls River.
- Three spacious bedrooms.
- Formal lounge room.
- Formal living room.
- Commercial kitchen with quality appliances.
- Store room; complete with security safe.
- Separate laundry and powder room.
The finishes throughout the 22 square floor plan are of the highest quality keeping in tune with age and style of such property.
Set on 1.605ha (3.66 acres) the grounds are set upon, is also steeped in history. The back-paddock area was known to locals as 'The Gathering'; carriages and bullock teams camp awaiting the St Pauls River to reside enough to cross prior to the construction of a bridge. The riverbank area was known as 'the esplanade' which was a popular picnic/fishing area for locals. Nowadays, the grounds of the property feature the following:
- 24m/6m machinery shed.
- 7m/6m double lock-up garage/workshop.
- 7m/6m spa shed, luxurious rectangle spa and shower.
Avoca is situated on the banks of the South Esk River near the confluence of the St Pauls River. Avoca is a leisurely 50-minutes' drive from Launceston CBD and Launceston Airport and only 25 minutes' drive east from Campbell Town. This property is within walking distance of the Avoca Primary School; Post Office; Roadhouse/supermarket.
It has been noted as one of the oldest properties in the district; 'The Cottage' has formed a unique piece in the history of not only the Fingal Valley district but the formation of Tasmania.
For more information about the property; feel free to contact Nick Hay to arrange a private inspection.
Council rates: $tba p/y approx.
Water rates: tba p/q approx.
Year built: 1832
Land size: 1.605 Ha (3.966 acre) approx.
Building size: 208m2 (22.3 squares) approx.
Roof material: Galvanized iron
Wall material: Weatherboard
Zoning: 26.0 Rural Resource.
Council: Northern Midlands Council.
Rental estimate: $TBA per week
The information contained herein has been supplied to us and we have no reason to doubt its accuracy, however, we cannot guarantee it. Accordingly, all interested parties should make their own enquiries to verify this information.
Property History for 2455 Esk Main Rd, Avoca, TAS 7213
- 19 Feb 2019Sold for $285,000
- 07 Dec 2018Listed for Sale Price by Negotiation $270,000 - $290,000
- 08 Mar 2005Sold for $5,000
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About Avoca 7213
The size of Avoca is approximately 397.5 square kilometres. It has 9 parks covering nearly 25.1% of total area. The population of Avoca in 2016 was 216 people. By 2021 the population was 192 showing a population decline of 11.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Avoca is 50-59 years. Households in Avoca are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $800 - $999 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Avoca work in a labourer occupation.In 2021, 68.00% of the homes in Avoca were owner-occupied compared with 67.10% in 2016.
Avoca has 145 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Avoca have seen a 60.88% increase in median value, while Units have seen a -3.78% decrease. As at 30 November 2025:
- The median value for Houses in Avoca is $285,384 while the median value for Units is $263,463.
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