20 High Street

Evandale TAS 7212

There is a reason the early settlers chose this site to establish the Georgian village of Evandale in the 1820's. The surrounding landscape is not only picturesque, but it reminded them of home. Evandale is the very image of country town life that everyone dreams about, with Evan Manor being one of the town's highly admired and romantically beautiful historic houses. Built in 1889, the house has been designed and built with the style and symmetry of the late Victorian period with elements of the Gothic vernacular. Evan Manor is centrally positioned and serves as the perfect family home, a professional's retreat or simply a trophy weekender for an interstate escape.Built as the Headmaster's residence, the 206m2 red brick home has been extensively and sympathetically refurbished, creating an unparalleled sense of comfort. All rooms are well proportioned and include many original architectural features and detailing of the period including the verandah, bay window, fireplaces, dogleg staircase, sash and multi-paned windows, arched hallway, vaulted bedroom ceilings, decorative barge boards and steeply pitched Welsh slated roof.The downstairs floor of the home comprises of a bedroom/office, large bathroom, 2 large formal and informal sitting rooms and a stunning checker board tiled conservatory / sunroom perfect for breakfast, family celebrations or casual living. The country style kitchen is large and has abundant storage space, cabinets, food preparation benches, and a servery. The staircase leads to 3 large bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and a bathroom. All windows have wonderful garden views. The house is serviced by town water, hydronic heating, fireplaces and a split heating and cooling system.The 1303m2 allotment includes a 2 car brick garage with space for a workshop, a charming chook house, and an established garden comprising of open lawn areas, mature deciduous trees, including a Copper and Evergreen Beech, Ginkgo, Liquid Amber, Cedars, Crabapple, to name a few and an oak tree believed to be the second largest in Tasmania.Evan Manor is positioned close to the historic centre of Evandale. Within a short stroll from your front door, you are spoilt by charming gardens and parks, churches, country stores and galleries, the popular Clarendon Arms, streets lined with historic Georgian and Victorian villas. The town has excellent amenities, including a library, ovals and tennis courts, fishing on the South Esk River, the popular Sunday Evandale country market and is home to the famous Glover Art Prize. The city of Launceston is only a 15-minute drive, and Launceston Airport 5 minutes.Tasmanian property associated with our early social and architectural colonial past is strongly sought after, with the Georgian township of Evandale being one of the most popular on buyers' "wish list". Evan Manor represents a unique opportunity to secure one of Evandale's important and most admired historic houses. For further details contact Dominic Romeo.0438500277dominicromeo@historicproperty.com.auwww.historicproperty.com.auDISCLAIMER: All dimensions are approximate only. Particulars given are for general information only and do not constitute any representation on the part of the Vendor or Agent. All prospective buyers must undertake their own due diligence