Built in 1828/1829 for publican William Broad, the ‘Foxhunter’s Retreat’ was one of the earliest land grants in Campbell Town. Initially it was constructed as a coaching inn when Bridge Street was the main street in town. After the construction of a new ‘Foxhunters Return’ on High Street, the building was then used as a school by two sisters who were instrumental in eradicating illiteracy in the district.
Present day, this property has been the home of the current owners since 2013. They have lovingly maintained and modernized the home retaining many of the original features.
Set back from the streetscape, the part convict-made brick, part weatherboard home is set on a 2441 sqm parcel of land.
‘Foxhunters Retreat’, 157 Bridge Street offers the following to its new owner:
- Spacious private master bedroom with dressing room.
- Double second bedroom and a smaller third bedroom.
- Separate study/craft room - easily converted into a 4th bedroom.
- Formal lounge with open fireplace.
- Country kitchen with timber benchtops & ample cupboard storage space.
- Kitchen flows into a sunny dining space & sunroom/library.
- Spacious bathroom with bathtub & shower.
- Rear washroom (currently used as an office) & second toilet.
- Connected to town services with NBN connected.
The low maintenance English country style inspired garden has an established orchard of apple, peach, pear, green gage and plum trees. A collection of established rose bushes and pittosporum hedges offer privacy. Two lock-up garden sheds and lock-up double timber garage with plenty of off-street parking are ideal storage options. A chicken coop and its residents offer fresh eggs and raised vegetable patches provide the home-grown vegetables that are ideal for a sustainable country lifestyle.
157 Bridge Street is only a very short stroll to the ‘High Street’ services of Campbell Town, Campbell Town Bowls Club, Campbell Town Medical Clinic and walking track along the Elizabeth River.
Campbell Town, more commonly known as the ‘Heart of Tasmania’, is the hub of the central midlands area. Services/amenities in addition to this accolade are the conveniences of a District school, medical and aged care facilities, Service Tasmania, Commonwealth Bank, IGA Supermarket and rural merchandise outlets.
Campbell Town is a leisurely 40 minutes' drive south of Launceston and 1hr 20 north of Hobart and is a major stop-over for locals and tourists alike for a stretch of the legs, re-fuel, and commute along the Midland Highway.
To secure a little piece of Tasmanian Midlands history, feel free to contact Nick Hay at Howell Property Group to arrange an inspection of ‘Foxhunters Retreat’ at 157 Bridge Street Campbell Town.
If you are unable to view the property, we are kindly offering virtual inspections. At this time, if there is anything that we can do to assist with making your buying experience, please let us know.
Council Rates: $TBA pa
Year Built: 1828
Roof Material: Galvanised Iron.
Wall Material: Imitation Weather Board/Convict-made brick.
Zoning: General Residential
Rental Estimate: $400 to $450 per week
Howell Property Group has no reason to doubt the accuracy of the information in this document which has been sourced from means which are considered reliable, however we cannot guarantee its validity. Prospective clients are advised to carry out their own investigations.
Features
- Shed
- Fully Fenced
- Secure Parking
- Built-in Wardrobes
- Workshop
- Dishwasher
