26 Main Street

Kempton TAS 7030

A superb opportunity presents to secure one of Tasmania's iconic historic properties. Situated just 40 minutes from the CBD, Dysart House circa 1841, built for W H Ellis in the Old Colonial Grecian Regency architectural styles, sits majestically in the streetscape with an imposing facade demonstrating symmetry with emphasis on fine constructional details. Taking centre stage are the temple-like Doric columns, Greek Portico, quoin work around the corners and the stunning fanlight over the front door leading to a grand entrance hall of flagstones.
Originally serving as a coaching inn and named The Green Ponds Hotel, the lovely old convict brick and sandstone coach house and stables are complete with an archway for horse-drawn carriages. Later the property became a private school or 'Scholastic Establishment for Young Ladies'.
Set on nearly six hectares of pasture, the grounds and outbuilding provide a magnificent foil for the monumental two storey residence. A fabulous sheltered flagstone courtyard at the rear is surrounded by a quadrangle encompassing the main residence, the north and south wings and including a self-contained brick cottage. Wisteria-clad walls frame a rare underground rectangular watertank in the centre.