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167 St John Street
Launceston TAS 7250

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 2
Floor area: 213m2
Land area: 432m2
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Property Details for 167 St John St, Launceston

167 St John St, Launceston is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1870. The property has a land size of 432m2 and floor size of 213m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in December 2001.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1870
Floor Size
213m2
Land Size
432m2
Local Government
Launceston
Lot/Plan
1/47322

Last Listing description (August 2024)

Sitting alongside exclusive company, 167 St John Street is part of a group of Georgian townhouses recognised for their elegant architecture and esteemed residents over the years earning their title as "Quality Row".

Originally built in the 1840s by the renowned James Bennell and sold in 1853 to the first mayor of Launceston, William Button.

The commanding facade has been immaculately maintained and stands proudly featuring four original twelve-pane, double-hung sash windows with the original external shutters.

The captivating entrance was rendered to imitate rusticated ashlar and features an elliptical fanlight and quarter pillars with squared capitals designed to reflect regency trends. Entering through the original 6-panel door you are welcomed by an elegant entrance hallway dividing sumptuous formal rooms.
Boasting superbly crafted authentic period features that seamlessly blend with an elegant renovation sympathetic to its stately heritage origins.

Offering a versatile floorplan comprising of up to 5 bedrooms, all generous in size, and the master with picturesque views. Two bathrooms are located throughout the residence and the palatial family bathroom features a bath. Enjoy various formal and informal living domains all featuring original cedar mantels and the lounge in the basement featuring a cosy wood heater. The open-plan kitchen and dining area is bathed in northern sunlight and connects to the outdoor courtyard through glass French doors creating seamless indoor/outdoor living.

Externally the home continues to impress offering a white pebble alfresco area, an immaculate landscaped rear yard, and a double-car garage with a storage shed.

Enviably located on St John Street this residence offers the ultimate lifestyle appeal just a minutes' walk to all city amenities including the Charles Street cafe strip, The Launceston General Hospital, leading local restaurants, multiple parklands and the Launceston CBD.

Experience the captivating charm of this beautiful Georgian residence whilst enjoying a low-maintenance lifestyle a stone's throw to the CBD.

This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Launceston's history. Heritage homes of this calibre, this close to the CBD are a rarity and seldom come to market. If you would like more information or to inspect this property please get in contact with us today.

Property History for 167 St John St, Launceston, TAS 7250

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$340,000
18 Dec 2001
  • 26 Apr 2024
    Listed for Sale Expressions Of Interest
  • 18 Dec 2001
    Sold for $340,000
  • 01 May 1990
    Sold for $115,000
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About Launceston 7250

The size of Launceston is approximately 4.5 square kilometres. It has 13 parks covering nearly 16.4% of total area. The population of Launceston in 2016 was 2944 people. By 2021 the population was 3110 showing a population growth of 5.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Launceston is 20-29 years. Households in Launceston are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Launceston work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 46.80% of the homes in Launceston were owner-occupied compared with 48.20% in 2016.

Launceston has 3,722 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Launceston have seen a 43.28% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 23.52% increase. As at 31 December 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Launceston is $764,492 while the median value for Units is $486,282.
  • Houses have a median rent of $510 while Units have a median rent of $450.
There are currently 25 properties listed for sale, and 14 properties listed for rent in Launceston on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 119 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Launceston.

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