Lower Jordan Hill Road is as pretty as a picture. Picture: SUPPLIED

A HOUSE of this calibre does not come along every day.

Set in a desirable West Hobart location, this 1895 Federation home would be ideal for family life with its expansive living and sleeping quarters.

Petrusma Property managing director Sam Towns said for people looking for a house such as this one, there was, quite simply, very little to choose from.

“You won’t often find this type of home in nearby North Hobart. At least in West Hobart there are bigger period houses like this one,” he said.

“The trouble for buyers is that people tend to hold on to these homes for so long.”

A grand entrance

The house has enchanting street appeal that starts at the front veranda and opens through a decorative timber front door highlighted by delicate leadlight windows.

There is a sense of space and warmth in the house that comes from features such as the high ceilings, picture rails, polished Baltic pine flooring and original fireplaces.

Mr Towns said the size, the flexible floor plan, the awesome views, big back yard and the way the house is flooded with light are among its standout features.

The house has a sun-filled formal lounge at the front and a spacious, open-plan design at the rear.

Family living

Fit for a cooking king

The central kitchen features a large five-burner gas cooktop, stainless steel splashback, top-of-the-range Bosch appliances and a large island bench.

An adjoining dining area flows to a large sundeck with elevated river and Hobart views.

Located on the top level, the master bedroom has double built-in wardrobes and a neat ensuite with his and hers basins, a shower and a claw foot bathtub.

There are three more generous bedrooms with easy access to a renovated family bathroom with a corner spa, double vanity and separate shower.

There is also a reading room, study or fifth bedroom, along with an abundance of storage.

Gardens galore

The large backyard provides a generous level concrete space under the deck.

Mr Towns said families were the obvious choice for who this home would most appeal to.

“The beauty is you are a walk from the North Hobart restaurant district, or you can walk in the other direction to West Hobart’s parks, Hill Street Grocer or Smolt Kitchen,” he said.

Petrusma Property has 44 Lower Jordan Hill Road listed at $875,000-$925,000.

There will be an open home on Saturday from noon-12.30pm.