188 Forest RoadWest Hobart TAS 7000
Property Details for 188 Forest Rd, West Hobart
188 Forest Rd, West Hobart is a 0 bedroom, 0 bathroom House with 3 parking spaces and was built in 1983. The property has a land size of 35390m2 and floor size of 278m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in November 2024.
Last Listing description (January 2025)
Privately positioned on a lightly wooded allotment of 8 acres with sweeping panormas of the River Derwent and kunanyi/Mount Wellington, this impressive property offers the luxury of peace, privacy and space, mere minutes from Hobart's CBD. Comprising a generously proportioned family home, and an auxiliary dwelling successfully run as short stay accommodation, separated from the main house by a full tennis court, this is an appealing package for purchasers seeking flexibility in accommodation and an enviable lifestyle amongst picturesque surrounds.
The main home is set across two levels, with light-filled and spacious open plan living on the entry level forming the heart of the home. Comprising the well-equipped kitchen with quality stainless steel appliances, dining and living, glass sliders open onto the large balcony to create seamless indoor/outdoor living and space to sit and admire the ever changing vista beyond.
The private primary suite has an ensuite and walk in robe and is located on the entry level adjacent to the study. The staircase to the lower level leads to the family room providing valuable additional living space, and three double bedrooms serviced by the central family bathroom and separate WC. The laundry and wine cellar complete the floorplan. A combination of reverse cycle air conditioning and wood heating ensure year round comfort.
The stone cottage accommodates open plan living, dining and kitchen and a bathroom on the entry level and has a mezzanine bedroom. Outside the home is surrounded by easy care established gardens and there is a sun deck and enclosed veggie garden for pottering in the back yard and surrounds.
Within easy reach of excellent local schools, Hobart's CBD and the shops and amenities of West Hobart, everything a family could want or need is right on the doorstep. The trails of Knocklofty Reserve for hiking and mountain biking are just a short walk away, which combined with the expanse of the property itself, makes for the ultimate Tasmanian tree change without compromising on comfort or convenience.
Property History for 188 Forest Rd, West Hobart, TAS 7000
- 09 Nov 2024Sold for $1,985,000
- 30 Oct 2024Listed for Sale Expressions of Interest Over $1,985,000
- 31 Jul 2016Sold for $1,045,000
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0About West Hobart 7000
The size of West Hobart is approximately 3.9 square kilometres. It has 8 parks covering nearly 35.4% of total area. The population of West Hobart in 2016 was 5953 people. By 2021 the population was 6525 showing a population growth of 9.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in West Hobart is 20-29 years. Households in West Hobart are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in West Hobart work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 63.40% of the homes in West Hobart were owner-occupied compared with 62.30% in 2016.
West Hobart has 2,949 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in West Hobart have seen a 24.22% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 31.48% increase. As at 30 November 2025:
- The median value for Houses in West Hobart is $1,001,397 while the median value for Units is $702,040.
- Houses have a median rent of $630 while Units have a median rent of $485.
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