3-5 Swan St, North Hobart is a 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 3 parking spaces and was built in 1890. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in February 2018.
Built in 1890, this landmark residence is a stunning and example of late Victorian architecture and is the epitome of the famed Paton Brothers construction craft.
Including two adjoining premises and typically influenced by the Italianate style, the property exemplifies all the classic features of the period, including ornate parapets and mouldings, intricate ironwork and beautifully detailed mantelpieces.
Alongside the impeccably maintained original architectural features of this superb property, there is also a perfectly balanced architectural renovation that brings the main residence into a contemporary realm of ultimate convenience and luxury. Incorporating a mezzanine that runs the length of the property at the rear, with full-length windows providing abundant natural light, it is a fabulous addition to this signature home.
No. 5 is the main residence and occupies the largest portion of the building, including the whole top floor. Downstairs includes two formal lounge rooms, a dining room, home office or double bedroom, plus a family eating area. There is also a fully equipped stainless steel kitchen that is nothing short of a chef, home cook or entertainer's dream.
Upstairs the main residence features a master bedroom with ensuite and walk-in robe, three dedicated double bedrooms, two more bedrooms currently utilised as home office spaces, plus a luxurious modern bathroom. The spacious mezzanine offers terrific versatility as either a teenage retreat area, home gym or extra family room.
The adjoining lower-level residence comprises a one or two bedroom apartment with living, kitchen, bathroom and rear courtyard access, providing for a flexible additional income stream or option for fabulous guest accommodation or given the property's mixed use zoning, a possible commercial application..
This phenomenal package also includes multiple off-street parking spaces from Elphinstone Road, easy access to amenities, local schools (only an 800m walk to The Friend's School), transport and the best of North Hobart's galleries, entertainment and restaurant precinct. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a rare and magnificent home.
The size of North Hobart is approximately 1.0 square kilometres. There are 3 parks, covering nearly 5.6% of the total area. The population of North Hobart in 2016 was 2494 people. By 2021 the population was 2600 showing a population growth of 4.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in North Hobart is 20-29 years. Households in North Hobart are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in North Hobart work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 43.80% of the homes in North Hobart were owner-occupied compared with 41.80% in 2016.
North Hobart has 1,619 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in North Hobart have seen a -8.60% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a 0.58% increase. As at 31 August 2026:
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