First published 28 Oct 2026, 5:01am
No.19a Burrows Ave, Brighton. Picture: Supplied
The fourth House of Hope launched this week, a project that will house a Tasmanian family while raising much-needed funds for sick, disadvantaged and disabled children.
Andrew Lyden of Lyden Builders, Craig Rogerson of Rogerson & Birch Surveyors and Andrew Clifford drove the project, bringing together an extensive network of local businesses and trades to turn the plans on paper into a completed home.
More than 40 local businesses, tradespeople, contractors and service providers contributed, donating or discounting their time, materials and services to build a home that will raise funds for Tasmanian children and families.
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The house was built at cost price, with proceeds from the sale going to Variety Tasmania and the Rachel & Jye Fund, part of Cancer Council Tasmania’s under-25s program.
Hobart agents Matt Carne and Ben Palmer from Raine & Horne and @realty — long-time supporters of Variety TasBash — are marketing the property, selling it with no commission, and will donate the marketing and photography costs, Shift Property has provided styling, conveyancing has been organised, and realestate.com.au has come on board with a Premier Plus listing.
Rather than approaching the sale as a conventional listing, the agents said the collaboration will focus on presenting the property to the widest possible audience, highlighting its qualities as a new home and the community initiative behind it.
“Every additional dollar achieved through the sale has the potential to make a meaningful difference to Tasmanian children and families,” Mr Carne said.
The stylish, high-quality three-bedroom house at No.19a Burrows Ave, Brighton is listed for sale at “Offer over $749,000”.
Variety Tasmania chief executive Mohammad Aldergham said the project represented far more than bricks and mortar.
“The House of Hope is much more than a house. Every room, every fitting and every finishing touch represents someone choosing to contribute to something that will have an impact well beyond these walls,” he said.
“The lucky buyer will not only get a fantastic new home, but their purchase will create better opportunities and practical assistance for children and families across Tasmania.”
Mr Aldergham said the net profit would be split equally between the two charities and stay in Tasmania to help local families during times of need.
“Whether that’s to assist with the cost of travelling to the mainland for cancer treatment through the Rachel & Jye Fund, or the many grants and programs that Variety Tasmania offers throughout the year and across the state,” he said.
“In the last 12 months, Variety Tasmania experienced an increase in demand for its support of over 20 per cent compared to the previous year, and we don’t expect this to ease any time soon considering the ongoing challenges of the cost of living, particularly the cost of fuel.”
The Brighton location, near the new high school, along with the home’s modern design and practical layout, offer broad appeal, particularly to buyers seeking a contemporary home within easy reach of Hobart.
Mr Palmer said they are expecting interest from families through to first homebuyers.
“The successful purchaser will not simply be buying a property, they will also be playing a part in a remarkable Tasmanian community effort that will continue to benefit children and families long after the sale is completed,” he said.
The agents said success will be measured not only by the final sale price, but by the difference that result makes in the lives of Tasmanian children.
“And that is a result worth working together for,” they added.
The previous House of Hope, sold in 2021, raised an extraordinary $313,000 for the two charitable causes.
An open day will be held on October 31, from 10am.
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