Abounding in character, blessed with generously proportionated interiors, set in a wonderful garden allotment and in a dress circle position steps from local shops, this wonderful residence is being offered to the market for the first time in 18 years. This home has classic street appeal with its full length bullnose verandah. Entry into the home's interior features a wide and inviting central hallway, with four large bedrooms and a study, or a fifth bedroom. There are two bathroom, large laundry, eat-in kitchen and a split level room to the rear of the main home, presently used as a formal dining area and lounge, which could be set up in ways as varied as one's imagination. As one would expect, the home includes a host of highly desirable original features: polished timber floors, fireplaces with timber mantles, high skirting boards, high ceilings with picture rails, and a timeless Federation facade. Comfort is assured with gas hydronic heating and power bills are kept to a minimum with the rooftop solar system. The property has a beautiful mature and well loved near level (1000+ square metre) garden. The outside features a gravel paved courtyard, off street parking for several cars, mature fruit trees, garden shed and a fabulous studio with underfloor heating: the perfect study, meditation room or artists' sanctuary. Lansdowne Crescent is one of Hobart's most esteemed thoroughfares, admired for its beautiful period homes and classic curved layout. The property sits steps away from the local West Hobart store and Post Office, Paesano's restaurant and is close to Lansdowne Crescent Primary School, Hill Street Grocer, the Train Park, and Knocklofty Reserve walking trails. Hobart's city centre is a ten minute walk away. This exceptional home offers buyers the opportunity to acquire a spacious historic residence, on a large near level land holding, in a premium inner suburban location. Building area: 236m² approx Land area: 1028m² approx Outgoings (approx): Council rates: $3,566 p.a. Water rates: $1,100 p.a.