Devonshire House-Historic home trendy North Hobart

Summary:
Experience the vibe of Tasmania’s colonial past in the meticulously restored and renovated c1850 ‘Devonshire House’ that’s peacefully nestled within footsteps of North Hobart’s trendy eateries and a 10 minute wander to the Hobart CBD. High ceilings, cosy fireplaces and timber flooring set the scene throughout a grand layout with formal living and dining rooms combining with a sleek contemporary kitchen and bathrooms to ensure your stay delivers an idyllic mix of luxury, elegance and convenience.

The Space:
A landmark Edwardian residence steeped in colonial history, it was originally the residence of the notorious John Price before he went on to command the even more notorious Norfolk Island convict establishment. Such was his cruelty, at his next posting in Melbourne, the convicts settled some old scores and he paid the ultimate price. Subsequently, author Marcus Clark used the story of John Price as a model for his character in Captain Frere in the acclaimed novel “For the Term of His Natural Life”. So there’s no skeletons here, but you can feel the ambience of yesteryear at every turn.

Spread over two floors with views to the Hobart skyline from the upper level, it includes a formal lounge room with a large leather lounge, second lounge and flat screen TV complemented by an elaborate gas fireplace and chandelier. The banquet-sized dining room is a real showstopper with its 8-seat timber dining table and cosy gas fireplace set underneath an antique candelabra. Sleek stainless steel benchtops line the kitchen that comes complete with a dishwasher and timber breakfast island, which also includes all the equipment you'll need to prepare a fine meal of Tassie produce

With the ability to sleep 10 people, it comprises five bedrooms, one king, three queen beds (one can be converted to 2 singles) and another with two single beds. One bedroom is on the ground floor. Please provide preference at time of booking. It also comes complete with two sleek contemporary bathrooms (one on each floor), timber study desks, internal laundry with washer and dryer, hydronic central heating system throughout (you'll be super cosy in Winter), exposed original timber doors, multi-paned sash windows, rich designer colour schemes, smart TV, Wi-Fi and a carport for your vehicle.

There’s a private leafy courtyard furnished with an outdoor alfresco dining setting with barbecue, where you'll be able to enjoy a glass of fine Tassie wine after an enjoyable day sightseeing in beautiful Hobart.

Managed by a specialist short stay accommodation company, it is professionally cleaned after each guest vacates, and all the sheets and bedding is maintained by a contract linen supplier.

Guest Access:
Guests have full use of the house in privacy for the duration of their stay

The Neighborhood:
Nestled in one of Hobart’s leafy neighbourhoods, ‘Devonshire House’ is perfectly located within a stroll of everything that is anything in Hobart. Step out the door and it’s only a 10 minute Hobart’s CBD with its colonial landmark buildings and boutique restaurants, Salamanca Markets and its cosmopolitan riverside cuisine and social scene as well as Constitution Docks and the ferry wharf to MONA. Closer to home is North Hobart’s trendy Elizabeth Street with its eclectic mix of restaurants, cafes and hipster bars which are all within a five minute wander of the doorstep. If you crave a wilderness hit, Mount Wellington is only a short drive away where the views over Hobart and the mighty Derwent River are truly breathtaking and there’s a host of seaside towns down south that are well-worth checking out. Elegant and luxurious, tranquil yet central, there’s no better place to base for the total Hobart lifestyle experience.

Getting Around:
We suggest you have a vehicle to fully experience Hobart and surrounding areas. There is however a regular bus service a just a short stroll from the house, or experience Hobart on foot, there's so much to see and enjoy just minutes from the house.

Other Things to Note:
The house was restored over 2 years, with great love. Please treat her with care. Thank you.
Porta cot is available on request - please remind us.
Guests are advised to be respectful of the residential setting of the accommodation at all times, and to keep noise to a minimum, especially when using any outdoor areas of the property.
The property is not to be used for parties or functions.
There is a strict no smoking policy at the property.
It is a condition of booking that furniture not be moved from its original position during your stay.
Guests should contact us immediately if there are any maintenance issues so that these can be rectified as soon as possible.
We hope you enjoy this wonderful property and it's history

Interaction with Guests:
We leave guests to enjoy the home in privacy, however we are locals, so are available if you need us.