No. 76 Montrose Rd, Montrose. Image: Provided
Historic Montrose House is looking for a new keeper.
Peterswald agent Bec Owens said Montrose House was classified by the National Trust, with the five-bedroom home among Tasmania’s oldest buildings next to TMAG’s Commissariat Provision and nearby Ingle Hall.
Mrs Owens described it as “unbelievable”.
“This unusual Georgian residence was built in 1813 by Scottish settler Robert Littlejohn using traditional convict bricks,” he said.
“Buildings of this historical importance are rarely found.”
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No. 76 Montrose Rd, Montrose.
No. 76 Montrose Rd, Montrose.
No. 76 Montrose Rd, Montrose.
Set in an undisturbed and picturesque setting, with nearly 5000sq m of gardens and a rivulet, Montrose House exudes elegance, beauty and timeless character.
From the moment you pass through the electric gates and follow the circular road that sweeps under the listed golden ash, the place delivers an experience of arrival.
Enter the Georgian front door into the wide, chandelier-lit hallway, and prepare to be transported.
The original features of the home read like a masterclass in period architecture: original eucalyptus and Huon pine timbers sit next to beautiful parquetry, while the ornate ceiling above is decorated with decorative corners.
The reception rooms are anchored by original fireplaces, cedar windows frame the gardens, and an original Blackwood staircase leads to the upper floor.
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No. 76 Montrose Rd, Montrose.
No. 76 Montrose Rd, Montrose.
Throughout, exposed structural beams and convict-hewn timbers speak to the home’s impressive foundation.
The upper level has four bedrooms, including a large master suite with built-in wardrobes and sweeping garden views.
The two bedrooms with ensuites have been beautifully renovated, just part of the significant improvements made by the current owners to the property. They painted the inside and outside, installed a new roof, and renovated the spacious area.
“With a nod to the previous owners, Montrose House was already a beautiful and beautiful home. But the current owners have elevated it,” said Mrs Owens.
Downstairs, a master bedroom with full bathroom provides flexible guest accommodation.
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No. 76 Montrose Rd, Montrose.
No. 76 Montrose Rd, Montrose.
The building flows smoothly between formal and informal spaces: a grand dining room for large events, a library with a pressed tin ceiling, and a charming snug with exposed brickwork and a wood fire.
The farmhouse-style kitchen is complete with Baltic pine benchtops, a double butler sink, and a walk-in pantry.
This space transitions seamlessly into the informal living space, which occupies the oldest wing of the home. This beautiful space, featuring the original double-sided chimney, hand-made ceiling, and magnificent parquet, has become the heart of the home.
Both formal and informal living areas open onto sun-drenched courtyards and gardens.
No. 76 Montrose Rd, Montrose.
No. 76 Montrose Rd, Montrose.
The master bathroom remains a sanctuary of romance, featuring an English cast-iron slipper bath with traditional feet. Solar energy ensures sustainability for the next two centuries.
The Islet Rivulet meanders through this area, crossing a beautiful bridge where ducks live and swim past colorful plantings. Quince and plum trees, blooming roses, and manicured lawns create seasonal theater year-round.
The original stables, complete with prisoner beams, provide an opportunity for creative transformation.
Montrose House currently serves as a two-bedroom private residence for luxury guests.
Mrs. Owens said they will definitely appeal to lovers of historic houses.
“It is common for people who owned heritage homes in the past to be among the buyers when we list this type of property,” he said.
No. 76 Montrose Rd, Montrose.
No. 76 Montrose Rd, Montrose.
“It will make a beautiful, beautiful family home.
“The current owners have listed two suites for temporary residences, which is very popular and there is room to expand the suites if the future owner chooses that option.
“It was very popular with European travelers.
“For good reasons, it’s easy to imagine Montrose House as a wedding reception venue – cocktails and a marquee in the gardens would be great.”
No. 76 Montrose Rd, Montrose.
No. 76 Montrose Rd, Montrose.
Given its long history, Montrose House is a place with many tales to tell.
In the 1970s, it was approved for demolition – hard to believe!
The former owner told the Mercury that at one time Martin Cash, a well-known outlaw who escaped twice from Port Arthur, would tether his horses to the property.
“He was here in the 1860s towards the end of his life,” she said.
“Jerry Hall stayed here when he was away from the media when he was with Mick Jagger.
“He was in Hobart shooting at Wrest Point.”
Listed with Peterswald for $2.2m-plus.
