2 Old Punt Road, Perth, Tas 7300

Dryden Park represents the height of refined country living and is without question one of the most elegant homes in the region. Set on a garden site of 3325m2, the 2 storey residence has been designed and built with the style and symmetry of the Georgian period from materials salvaged from the original Crown Inn built in c.1836 by John Dryden, which stood on this site. Realistically priced, the property is the perfect family home, or weekender, minutes from Launceston, airport and the charming Georgian village of Perth.

The substantial and versatile internal accommodation is arranged over 2 floors and provides a fully serviced English kitchen complete with bespoke cabinetry, pantry, floor to ceiling subway tiling, butler sink, and picture windows with garden views. There are 4 bedrooms, including the master with ensuite, 2nd bathroom, formal dining, informal dining and lounge room, study, huge living room and laundry – in all, 279m2 of gracious living.

The rooms at Dryden Park are well proportioned and epitomise classic style with the finest designer fabrics, carpets and wallpapers creating an unparalleled sense of comfort. Superb architectural features and fittings including, the portico with Corinthian columns, fanlights, high ceilings, multi-paned windows, solid flooring, cornicing, dado's, timber architraves, high skirting boards and light fittings. After all, this is all the work and home of international interior designer, Walter Herman – featured in the recent sellout book, "Australian Designers at Home".

The gardens at Dryden Park are well laid out and provide seclusion, shade trees, bulbs, perennials, native and deciduous trees, and open grassed areas for entertaining or quiet enjoyment. There is a large garden shed, spacious 2 car garage and a carport.

Dryden Park is set in a quiet street close to walking tracks above the South Esk River in the popular historic township of Perth, established by Gov. Macquarie in 1821. The village of Perth is well serviced with cafes and the Queens Head Inn, one of Northern Tasmania's best butchers, churches, chemist, P.O and IGA. The home enjoys proximity to the cosmopolitan city of Launceston, the Airport, heritage townships of Evandale and Longford. The region is well known for world class vineyards, distilleries, heritage sites and the beautiful surrounding English landscape and views of the Western Tiers and Ben Lomond Plateau. 

Dryden Park provides a gracious lifestyle with every comfort expected from a home of this calibre. Realistically priced, the property is the perfect family home, weekender or interstate escape. 

For further details contact Dominic Romeo.
0438500277
[email protected]
www.historicproperty.com.au

DISCLAIMER: All dimensions are approximate only. Particulars given are for general information only and do not constitute any representation on the part of the Vendor or Agent. All prospective buyers must undertake their own due diligence.