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1 Fitzroy Place
Sandy Bay TAS 7005

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 312m2
Land area: 1151m2
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Property Details for 1 Fitzroy Pl, Sandy Bay

1 Fitzroy Pl, Sandy Bay is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom Unit with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1880. The property has a land size of 1151m2 and floor size of 312m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in April 2009.

Building Type
Unit
Year Built
1880
Floor Size
312m2
Land Size
1151m2
Local Government
Hobart
Lot/Plan
1/153282

Last Listing description (April 2009)

EDEN HOUSE
AN EDEN OF YOUR OWN AT THE HEART OF HOBARTS MOST PRESTIGIOUS SUBURBS, IS TO BE FOUND IN THIS RARE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE AN EARLY 1800S HISTORICAL JEWEL, RECENTLY TRANSFORMED INTO A 21ST CENTURY COSMOPOLITAN FAMILY RESIDENCE. INCREDIBLY PRIVATE, YET ONLY MINUTES WALK TO SALAMANCA, THE CBD OR TRANQUIL FITZROY GARDENS, VIEW YOUR HAVEN THROUGH ORIGINAL LEADLIGHT FEATURING ELEGANT SCOTTISH THISTLES AND CHARMING ENGLISH ROSES.
RETAINING AND RESTORING MANY AUTHENTIC FEATURES OF THE ORIGINAL C1827 FIVE ROOM COTTAGE, THE CURRENT OWNER HAS DELICATELY AND FAITHFULLY RETAINED THE HOMES SOUL WITH ITS MAGNIFICENT BUILT-IN BLACKWOOD BOOKCASE IN THE LIBRARY, CEDAR CABINETS + MANTLES, 6 PANEL DOORS, TASMANIAN OAK STAINED FLOORS AND A RARE SCINTILLATING CHANDELIER IN THE ENTRY HALL. THE COLONIAL HOME WAS CLEVERLY EXTENDED IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY TO ALLOW FOR A MUCH LARGER RESIDENCE WITH A BRILLIANT FLOORPLAN, EVEN TO THE EXTENT OF BEING ABLE TO BE DIVIDED INTO 2 SEPARATE RESIDENCES BY A SECURE ARCHED DOOR. THE VAST 332SQM INTERIOR COULD EASILY CHANGE INTO VERSATILE MULTIPLE ACCOMMODATION PROVIDING INCOME OR A HOME FOR 2 FAMILIES, PRESERVING PRIVACY FOR ALL.

AT THE HEIGHT OF ITS FAME IT WAS ONE OF THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS ADDRESSES IN HOBART AND STILL RETAINS THIS HONOUR, YET THE BEAUTY OF ITS HISTORY IS ONLY EXEMPLIFIED BY THE BALANCING OF MODERN FEATURES TO ENHANCE A 21ST CENTURY LIFESTYLE. WITH HYDRO HEAT, SLIMLINE HEATERS, FULLY RE-WIRED AND RE-PLUMBED, SMEG APPLIANCES AND UTILITARIAN LIFESTYLE SPACES, ANYONE WILL FEEL INSTANTLY AT HOME SURROUNDED BY THE RELAXED AMBIENCE SEEPING INTO EVERY ROOM.
SEVERAL SEPARATE MAIN LIVING ROOMS CURRENTLY PROVIDE FORMAL LOUNGE AND DINING, A LIBRARY, DRAWING OR MUSIC ROOM, A SUNROOM AND A MOST DELIGHTFUL CONSERVATORY PERFECT FOR CASUAL ENTERTAINING WITH ACCESS TO BOTH THE EXTENSIVE FRONT VERANDAH AND GLORIOUS GARDENS, AND A BAR AND PREPARATION GALLEY/KITCHEN FOR EASE OF ACCESS AND SERVING. THE MASTER BEDROOM, DRAWING ROOM AND LIBRARY ARE ROOMS WITH A VIEW - TO A PORTRAIT ENCOMPASSING THE RIVER, CASINO AND BEYOND A FAIRYLAND AT NIGHT. THE CURRENT FORMAL DINING ROOM IS A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF LATE 1940S ART DECO CRAFTSMANSHIP AND OFFERS MOUNTAIN SCENERY.
CURRENTLY USED AS A CELLAR, THE UNIQUE SUBTERRANEAN COLONIAL KITCHEN TRANSPORTS YOU BACK TO A SIMPLER TIME WHILE THE NOVEL FLAGPOLE AND RARE PORCELAIN TOILET PROVIDE FASCINATING POINTS OF INTEREST. ALL ON ONE LEVEL, RESTORED AND MAINTAINED TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS, THIS EXTRAORDINARY HOME DWELLS AMIDST A RAMBLING YET INTRIGUINGLY STRUCTURED 100 YEAR OLD GARDEN PROVIDING SECLUDED NOOKS AND SUNNY CORNERS TO REST AND RESTORE THE INNER-SELF.
ADDITIONAL FEATURE - CLOSE TO SCHOOLS.

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Property History for 1 Fitzroy Pl, Sandy Bay, TAS 7005

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$1,275,000
07 Apr 2009
Listed for Rent
$320/w
22 Feb 2021
  • 07 Apr 2009
    Sold for $1,275,000
  • 10 Dec 2008
    Listed for Sale OFFERS AROUND $1,500,000
  • 04 Apr 2008
    Listed for Sale Not Disclosed
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About Sandy Bay 7005

The size of Sandy Bay is approximately 6.9 square kilometres. It has 14 parks covering nearly 23.0% of total area. The population of Sandy Bay in 2016 was 11927 people. By 2021 the population was 12315 showing a population growth of 3.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Sandy Bay is 20-29 years. Households in Sandy Bay are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Sandy Bay work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 62.10% of the homes in Sandy Bay were owner-occupied compared with 61.50% in 2016.

Sandy Bay has 5,854 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Sandy Bay have seen a 20.92% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 17.69% increase. As at 30 November 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Sandy Bay is $1,262,229 while the median value for Units is $685,604.
  • Houses have a median rent of $620 while Units have a median rent of $500.
There are currently 24 properties listed for sale, and 13 properties listed for rent in Sandy bay on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 247 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Sandy bay.

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