202 Lenah Valley Road

Lenah Valley TAS 7008

Art deco gem
This home is a fine example of the architecture and style of its day and fans of the art deco period will love its original features, its nicely proportioned rooms and imposing street presence. Neutral buttermilk interior walls and carpets, together with the classic wood panelling make it an ideal blank canvas for someone with a passion for the era to stamp their mark as it truly reflects a snapshot in time.Double original front doors provide a gracious entrance into a sizeable entry hall. North facing, the living room is a lovely space with a large floor to ceiling window to capture the afternoon sun and the outlook to surrounding homes and views. A feature is the brick fireplace and the angular room shape. Through double glass sliding doors is the dining room and kitchen. A gas heater has been fitted to the original fireplace in the dining room but it could easily be converted as the brickwork and mantel piece are still intact. There is an inbuilt original sideboard with glass sliding window doors through to the kitchen. Access to the backyard is off the kitchen where there is a two room chalet ideal to fit a number of purposes art studio, work office or hobby room. The bathroom has separate shower and toilet and there is a sizeable linen press and laundry area with lots of storage potential. A courtyard and utility area is off the laundry. There are three bedrooms all with original solid timber built in robes and the home is fully carpeted in the living and bedroom spaces. There is off street parking in the driveway leading to the lock up garage underneath the house.It has a great location, close to everything including walking tracks to bush land, schools, parks, sporting facilities and health services. Quality food stores such as the August Food Store are on your doorstep. A hunt through markets and garage sales for period furniture will see this home returned to its former glory and fitting to be a set for the filming of the next series of Mad Men. It just needs a family or couple with a flair for the era to call it home.