255 Bathurst StreetWest Hobart TAS 7000
Property Details for 255 Bathurst St, West Hobart
255 Bathurst St, West Hobart is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom House and was built in 1890. The property has a land size of 616m2 and floor size of 165m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in September 2005.
Last Listing description (March 2023)
Welcome to 255 Bathurst Street . a stunning, warm and well presented home, that has so much to offer!
Situated on an elevated 620 sqm city fringe block, this home has spectacular city and water views, and is less than 1km to the city centre. A rare find indeed!
This fabulous home was built in 1890 and exudes character and warmth. Many of the original character features have been lovingly retained, such as the floorboards, fireplaces, and high ceilings.
Entry to this home is via a garden gate, then up some steps to the charming front verandah, complete with leadlight windows to one side. Once inside the home, you are greeted by fabulous high ceilings and timber floorboards, that draw you into the open living, dining and kitchen space.
The combined family / dining / kitchen is cosy and inviting. The contemporary timber kitchen is light and bright and enjoys plenty of natural light pouring in from the skylight above. It also features a walk-in pantry, and a lovely leafy outlook into the yard. This area is heated (and cooled) via a heat pump, and there is the added luxury of a woodfire with a timber mantlepiece above.
The formal dining room, towards the front of the home is a lovely space, featuring an original brick fireplace (not currently in use).
The home has four bedrooms, two downstairs and two upstairs. The two downstairs bedrooms feature original fireplaces. The two upstairs bedrooms share a delightful little sunroom/enclosed balcony, with the most fabulous outlook over the city, river and beyond!
The bathroom is a large practical space, comprising a shower over bath and a toilet. It is also set up with laundry facilities and storage.
Out the back of this home, is a whole new area to explore! Straight out the back door, to the right, is a lovely covered decking area. Perfect for outdoor dining or entertaining. To the left, you will find a path that leads to the separate studio.
The studio is a delightful little retreat and currently operated as a successful AirBNB. Entry is into the living room, and then down a nifty hatch via a ladder, you enter the bedroom with an ensuite.
Back in the garden, you feel like you're in your own little world, away from it all. Following winding leafy paths, through a variety of trees and flowerbeds, finding cute little corners along the way to stop and take in the views. Towards the mid level of the yard, is a lovely, paved brick area for outdoor entertaining, with a fabulous outlook. At the top of the yard, you will find a cedar barrel hot tub, the perfect spot to unwind.
There is just so much to explore and take in with this home. It is a truly unique and inviting place. Homes like this don't come to market very often, so now's your chance to make it yours!
Property History for 255 Bathurst St, West Hobart, TAS 7000
- 24 Mar 2023Listed for Sale Offers Over $1,300,000
- 03 Sep 2005Sold for $385,000
- 31 Jan 2000Sold for $190,000
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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 2,953 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in West Hobart have seen a 14.60% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 15.04% increase. As at 30 April 2026:
- The median value for Houses in West Hobart is $1,027,805 while the median value for Units is $694,415.
- Houses have a median rent of $670 while Units have a median rent of $500.
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