10 Newstead Crescent

Newstead TAS 7250

Land:
The site is a premier land holding of Newstead and Launceston, comprising some 4,692 square metres of urban land, which is of favourable elevation, but also gently sloping. The site provides a combination of commanding grounds visible from the extensive frontage, but equally provides an appealing private courtyard garden area to the rear of the homestead.

Building:
Newstead House was built for Ronald Campbell Gunn Circa 1856. Mr Gunn was one of Launceston's leading horticulturalists who documented native flora and sent information to England in return for English plants. The Home comprises a Victorian Regency architecture, set on significant grounds of over an Acre which boasts rare Spanish Cork Oaks and Deodar Cedar.
There is a main two storey section (plus cellar) is flanked by a single storey wing on either side. The home is elegantly renovated with accommodation provided on a 5-6 bedroom basis (subject to room configuration) with 3 bathrooms and multiple living areas. The kitchen living area is denoted for its Coles Bay granite benches, jarrah flooring and quality appliances. Polished Baltic period flooring throughout exemplifies the refinement of the period. Heating and cooling is delivered via ducted air conditioning. Overall, the home has a primary living area of some 520 square metres or thereabouts (56 Imperial squares) plus cellar, verandahs, garages and other ancillary buildings.