First published 10 Nov 2026, 5:00am
SOLD: No.17 Beechworth Rd, Sandy Bay. Picture: Supplied
A property of rare distinction has done something no other Hobart home has this year — sold for a price exceeding $5m.
No.17 Beechworth Rd, Sandy Bay, was listed by Leonie Nyhouse from EIS Property at “Offers above $4.95m” in late September. By mid-October, it had found its new custodian.
North Wycke’s sale price is currently undisclosed.
Mrs Nyhouse said the property attracted strong interest from local and interstate buyers. “Ultimately, it was purchased by a local buyer who recognised how rare opportunities like this are, particularly in such a tightly held location,” she said.
“The beachside position with direct access to Nutgrove Beach was a significant factor for them.”
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The home itself is a striking example of 1930s architecture, its front facade offers little hint from the street of the privacy and charm that lie beyond. Set behind a brick fence and gate, the property opens onto gardens established over decades, a testament to an era when horticultural effort was considered a labour of love.
Original timber features and leadlight windows run throughout, speaking to the home’s heritage, while subsequent updates have been made sensitively to ensure the property remains comfortable for contemporary living without compromising its period charm.
A spacious entrance showcases the home’s original timber detailing, leading to a flexible entrance-level layout incorporating multiple living areas, a bedroom, a private home office and a conveniently located bathroom, ideal for families, visiting guests or those working from home.
The heart of the home lies in the kitchen, family and dining areas, where large windows frame the established rear garden and capture captivating water views. A separate sunroom opens off the family room, offering a peaceful retreat from which to take in the outlook.
Upstairs, three bedrooms are joined by a study that could be converted back into a fourth bedroom if required. The main bedroom serves as a private sanctuary, complete with water views, a walk-in wardrobe and a stylish ensuite featuring a spa bath, while a second bathroom services the remaining bedrooms on this level.
Outdoors, a patio provides an elegant setting for entertaining, while a pathway leads directly from the garden to the beach, placing the shoreline at the property’s doorstep.
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