34 Bourke Street
Launceston, TAS 7250

Auction 24th September at 1pm

History, Character and Opportunity in the Heart of Launceston

Steeped in history and rich in character, this impressive Launceston property presents a truly distinctive opportunity to secure a substantial heritage property with an intriguing past and exciting potential for the future.

Originally constructed circa-1894 as a Hydro-Electricity Distributing Station, the solid brick building was established to receive power from the Duck Reach generating station before being decommissioned in 1903 and subsequently transformed into a residence.

Its story continued through the decades, with rear and side additions introduced over time before the building was adapted in 1969 as a charity call centre. It was later used as office accommodation, retaining the architectural character and heritage significance that define it today.

Listed on the Tasmanian Heritage Register, the single-level building encompasses approximately 178m2 and presents an impressive combination of solid brick construction, weatherboard elements and a distinctive slate and Colourbond roof. Timber floors and the building's original proportions further contribute to its unmistakable period appeal.

Inside, the current configuration provides four separate rooms or offices, together with a kitchen and meals area, a substantial and versatile main meeting room, bathroom, storeroom, and entrance hallway.

The existing arrangement offers a practical foundation for a range of future uses, while the generous central spaces and inherent character provide plenty of scope for an imaginative new vision, subject to the necessary approvals.

Outside, the property encompasses a private carpark with capacity for seven vehicles. The building sits on 1436m2 of usable land, providing ample opportunity for expansion and development STCA.

For an astute purchaser, this creates an opportunity to explore the possibilities of a highly individual property that could lend itself to a commercial or other compatible use, subject to planning, heritage and all relevant statutory approvals.

Whether envisioned as a boutique professional setting, creative studio, community-oriented use or another carefully considered adaptation, the building's combination of scale, history and architectural presence offers a compelling starting point for something quite different.

For those seeking a property with unmistakable versatility, architectural character and the opportunity to create something distinctive, 34 Bourke Street is an offering with few parallels, right in the heart of Launceston.

The property is Heritage Listed and currently zoned as Open Space.

GST will apply to the sale of 34 Bourke Street, Launceston
Whether GST withholding applies cannot be confirmed until the property is sold. This will depend on the purchaser's GST status and their intended use of the property

**Bushby Creese has no reason to doubt the accuracy of the information in this document which has been sourced from means which are considered reliable, however we cannot guarantee accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations. All measurements are approximate**