Hidden behind a tall hedge is one of New Town's best kept secrets! Unsuspecting and a truly unique historic property, "Kemble", one of the earliest homes in New Town, was built in the 1830's, and sympathetically extended in 1984. In more recent years, this gorgeous home has been passionately renovated to showcase the beautiful, natural Georgian architecture melded with high quality modern finishes. Versatile in its layout with rooms and space galore, you will love the private, enchanting gardens that wrap around this surprising, "once in a lifetime" property. Homes of this quality and calibre are a rare find...and having seen many of these over the years, know the extent the owner has gone to in transforming this beautiful, unsuspecting property. Once known as Mr Cato's House and established as Kemble orchard and nursery in the 1830's, "Kemble" has been renovated to a standard well above the norm. Attention to detail, comfort and uncompromised quality ebbs throughout the entire building. All the windows are double glazed, original sandstone walls and steps exposed, stunning timbers including Huon pine, Myrtle, Blackwood, Baltic pine and Blue Gum are on show...and this is just the beginning of the intricate detail orchestrated by the owner in the restoration process. Nothing has been left untouched by her "magic wand" in the quest to make "Kemble" shine as a classic monument of its 1830's era. From the moment you step down behind the front hedge, it feels like you are entering a different era. The Georgian facade belies the size and extent of the home. "Kemble" is embedded above the original Baltic pine front door and from there, the traditional formation of these historic homes with a central hallway and rooms leading off this, entices you in. The rooms are all spacious with three good sized bedrooms on the left of the hallway. The main bedroom at the rear of the home adjoins a parents retreat or sitting room (including a beautiful sauna), that also accesses the opulent ensuite complete with a copper bath and vanity, and marble flooring. The main form of heating upstairs is a combination of wood and electric heating, located in the impressive open plan dining/lounge rooms. The kitchen steps down from the dining room and is the perfect place to sit and enjoy breakfasts overlooking the garden. It feels like a true country kitchen but with a luxury 5 gas burner, marble benchtops and all the modern conveniences that were well and truly missing back in the 1830's! A portico opening off the kitchen is great for all weather access when coming in from the double carport, which is at street level. On this upper level is also a second bathroom that is ideal for visitors and includes a dinky cedar Japanese spa bath that is both unique and beautiful! At the end of the hallway are stunning original sandstone stairs and forged iron hand rails that lead down to the lower level where you really feel like you are stepping back in time! The use and nature of these downstairs "rooms" is dependent on your individual needs. Used as a rumpus at the moment, the main room downstairs has previously been used as a fourth bedroom and could easily be again. A sandstone wall and bamboo flooring radiate an earthy feel to this gorgeous room which is heated by a natural gas heater. Several sandstone steps lead up to another two rooms that again, can be utilised as storage or studio/workshop spaces, each rich with ambiance and history as these "rooms" were once used as the servants quarters. A great cool store come cellar underneath is well placed for those extra supplies. Access to the laundry is both internal and external, and again, the detail in the Huon pine double trough and beautiful flagstone flooring does not go unnoticed. There is also a third toilet in the laundry...very handy when working out in the garden. From the laundry, you can step outside to the extensive private, seasonal gardens. On just over 1,000sqm of land, you can get lost in the rich array of fruit trees as you meander along the bluestone and sandstone pathways, or relax on the fabulous deck that rests at the base of the unforgettable Golden Ash. A bluestone courtyard overlooked by the kitchen is a private sun-trap. A front and rear yard allow excellent spaces for your family pets to be housed safely when guests arrive, separated by hand-forged steel gates to really make a statement. There is no feeling cold here with natural gas hot water, hotplates and heating combined with the double glazing, wool insulation throughout and triple brick perimeter walls and double brick internal walls, creating an even tempered home year round. A diverse selection of quality primary and high schools is within easy walking distance or a very short bus ride for children while supermarkets, food stores, cafes and bakeries are close enough to take a walk and leave your car at home! Close to Calvary Hospital and a short drive to North Hobart's restaurant and cafe precinct, you cannot beat the position and privacy on offer. This is the second time this stunning property has been on the market in 46 years so don't miss this unique opportunity to be the new owner of this unforgettable historic home that is NOT heritage listed!