21 Montagu Street

New Norfolk TAS 7140

Located in the picturesque town of New Norfolk, in the heart of the Derwent Valley this historic property dates back to 1815. The property comprises of two buildings, the main homestead with 3 guest suites and reception rooms and the honeymoon suite (owners residence)with a fantastic commercial kitchen.\r\n\r\nThe property has been run as a successful bed and breakfast for many years and would be a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to further this business with many opportunities for growth or even a fantastic family home steeped in Tasmanian history.\r\n\r\nSet on 934m2 the property has a central paved courtyard with beautiful established gardens and large mature trees. The main building is made from mud and convict brick with a new roof, gutters and rewiring only recently completed. This beautiful building houses the guest accommodation, large dining room extension with wood heater and reception room. These large areas allow for comfortable dining of in-house guests with the scope to open as a restaurant with the commercial kitchen and licenses in place.\r\n \r\nThe three guest suites all include updated ensuites and are tastefully decorated inspiring a relaxed atmosphere. Each room enjoys beautiful outlooks, some with views of the River Derwent and others overlooking the cottage gardens. \r\n\r\nDownstairs the original kitchen, library and music parlor are currently adorned with antiques that bring back the feelings of yesteryear; these display items can be included in the sale. \r\n\r\nThe separate honeymoon suite is a one bedroom unit with ensuite bathroom and separate lounge and is where the current owners reside; this room could also be updated to be utilized for guest accommodation. Underneath the honeymoon suite on the lower floor is the fully equipped commercial kitchen with gas cooking. This kitchen is well equipped to feed the masses and comfortably serviced the restaurant while in operation. \r\n\r\nThe property was originally a cellar for storage of hops and was later extended with a mud brick lower floor. The convict brick upper floor was added in 1835 which now proudly houses the colonial accommodation. The original land grant was to John S Hampton and William Courtney who where overseers of the convict stores, two of the guest suites have been named in their honour.\r\n\r\nBeing just 5 minutes stroll from the town centre of New Norfolk and the beautiful Derwent River this property is ideally positioned. New Norfolk is a bustling town on the River Derwent with a rich history, quality produce and pretty rural scenery. It's also the commercial and residential heart of the Derwent Valley being just 30 minutes drive to the Hobart CBD. \r\n\r\nWe encourage your enquiry on this amazing opportunity today, whether you are looking for a new business venture, a sea change or a piece of Tasmanian history this property has so much to offer.