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SOLD: No.16 York St, Launceston.
OPULENT, distinguished, carefully considered, and uniquely bold — there is nothing quite like Launceston’s Goorak.
This prestigious property was listed for sale earlier this year seeking a multimillion-dollar sum, and it has achieved exactly that.
Bushby Creese directors Joscelyn and George Bushby confirmed that Goorak’s sale set a new benchmark for greater Launceston house prices. However, the exact price remains under wraps.
Mr Bushby said interest in this dazzling home at No.16 York St came from locals and interstate-based buyers, with 16 inspections and 38 inquiries.
“Ultimately it was purchased by a Sydney couple who will move in to the property,” he said.
“Tasmanian’s high-end turnkey properties are still performing very well.”
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Ranelagh renters have never seen this before
Goorak is the type of home that will wow you at every turn.
It is a perfect example of Victorian architecture dating back to the 1860s.
It is also a modern marvel with its jaw-dropping copper extension and pool.
Oh yeah, let’s not forget the way it provides a little whimsy — or even James Bond-like fun — in the way one enters the master bedroom seemingly through a wall-sized painting.
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No.16 York St, Launceston.
No.16 York St, Launceston.
Mr Bushby said the home was a credit to his vendors who had made major improvements to the property over their time as its custodians.
He said the home’s exquisite architecture and interior design was a showcase of the skills of Gillian Van Der Schans and Joanna Pinkiewicz.
“This property is a rare triumph of design, sophistication, and entertainment excellence,” he said.
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No.16 York St, Launceston.
No.16 York St, Launceston.
No stone was left unturned in the restoration of this historic York St home, with meticulous attention to detail paid to the juxtaposition of the original craftsmanship and the finest modern appointments.
From the designer light fittings to the original cast iron skylights, the “shower room” to the original pine floorboards, every detail was carefully considered.
And then there is the extensive use of magnificent marble. Enviable Carrara Marble was selected for kitchen and bathroom benchtops, and the bathroom floors — a hint of the level of luxury that can be found in this home.
No.16 York St, Launceston.
No.16 York St, Launceston.
On the upper level, the kitchen features American white oak cupboards, and integrated appliances.
The formal lounge, formal dining and office also enjoy captivating views of the city and connect to the north-facing veranda.
A bedroom, laundry room, powder room and central bathroom featuring more marble, and an Agape Ottocento bath.
The unforgettable, towering glass extension is a highlight with a feature exposed-brick wall and picturesque views that speak to the elegance and contemporary beauty that define the home’s light-filled interiors.
No.16 York St, Launceston.
No.16 York St, Launceston.
Downstairs, the lower level is home to the central family bathroom and four palatial bedrooms, including an incredible master suite set beyond a hidden door accessed through a painting. It has an opulent dressing room and sumptuous ensuite, marble basins, bespoke Tasmanian blackwood, brass fittings and a glass room shower.
Outside, the immaculate Hawthorn brick exterior is set within a spectacular landholding of 1366sq m complete with stately established gardens, an architecturally designed hothouse, limestone and slate paved outdoor entertaining area, and a fully tiled, heated infinity pool with an electric submerged cover.
No.16 York St, Launceston.
No.16 York St, Launceston.