Thursday, January 21, 2016

Launceston's Elphin Road

Elphin Road, Launceston

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A prestigious area close to the Launceston CBD. Incorporates many of the city’s exclusive homes and is known for its quiet leafy streets. Nearby facilities include the Windmill Hill Swimming Pool, shops, doctors and private and public schools.

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See also
  1. Launceston Tasmanian Heritage
  2. Launceston's Notable Houses
  3. Launceston Federation Houses
  4. Launceston's High Street
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Launceston Local Heritage Listed 1-3 Elphin Road

29(?) Elphin Road LAUNCESTON [Photograph : 1905]
29(?) Elphin Road LAUNCESTON [Photograph : 1905]


THR #4153 1 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON State Local 25982 18 6596423 Permanently Registered Launceston City Council
  • Sold $570,000 in Jun 2013
  • Commercial Property

1 Elphin Road, East Launceston
1 Elphin Road, East Launceston

Adye Douglas Fountain Elphin Rd, East Launceston, (Register of the National Estate)

THR #4154 Adye Douglas Fountain UNIT 1 2 ELPHIN RD LAUNCESTON 7250 Permanently Registered Launceston City Council
A relic from a past age, the fountain was a practical gift to the city of Launceston by the Hon. Adye Douglas in 1883 for the watering of horses and dogs.
Adye Douglas Fountain
Adye Douglas Fountain

An elaborate late Victorian cast-iron fountain, originally used for watering horses.

Combined fountain and street lamp originally, it is an important townscape element. 

It was reported by Mr David Mitchell of Historic Scotland that the fountain was manufactured by Walter MacFarlane in Glasgow
Adye Douglas Fountain
Adye Douglas Fountain

Warning!

Tasmania's Heritage Council is preparing (16 December 2015) to remove the following entry or entries from the Tasmanian Heritage Register:

  1. Elphin Road, 21, Launceston (THR#4163)
  2. Elphin Road, 23, Launceston (THR#4164)
  3. Elphin Road, 31, Launceston (THR#4167)
  4. Elphin Road, 33, Launceston (THR#4168)
  5. Elphin Road, 35, Launceston (THR#4169)
  6. Elphin Road, 37, Launceston (THR#4170)
  7. Elphin Road, 39, Launceston (THR#4171)
  8. Elphin Road, 41, Launceston (THR#4172)
  9. Elphin Road, 43, Launceston (THR#4173)
  10. Elphin Road, 45, Launceston (THR#4174)

You may lodge an objection if it is sent to Chair, Tasmanian Heritage Council by post to: GPO Box 618 Hobart 7001, or by email to:enquiries@heritage.tas.gov.au. Attention to Ms Brett TorossiChair


Elphin Road Curve Precinct 1-49 (Odd Nos) Elphin Rd

(Register of the National Estate)
THR #4155 Townhouse 3 ELPHIN RD LAUNCESTON 7250 Permanently Registered Launceston City Council
Street No. Street Suburb THC - State; LCC - Local; Title Plan; Lot: PID No.

  • 1/2 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON State 1/2 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON State
  • 1/2 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON State 1/2 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON State
  • 3 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON State Local 25982 17 6596431Sold $870,000 in Oct 2007
No 5 Elphin Road Curve Precinct
No 5 Elphin Road Curve Precinct
11-13 Elphin Road Curve Precinct
11-13 Elphin Road Curve Precinct
13-15 Elphin Road Curve Precinct
13-15 Elphin Road Curve Precinct
15-17 Elphin Road, Curve Precinct
15-17 Elphin Road, Curve Precinct
17-23 Elphin Road, Curve Precinct
17-23 Elphin Road, Curve Precinct
29 Elphin Road, Curve Precinct
29 Elphin Road, Curve Precinct
Curve in inner Elphin Street, Launceston
Curve in inner Elphin Street, Launceston

Launceston Local Heritage Listed 5-10 Elphin Road

Street No. Street Suburb THC - State; LCC - Local; Title Plan; Lot: PID No.
THR #4156 Townhouse 5 ELPHIN RD LAUNCESTON 7250 Permanently Registered Launceston City Council
  • 5 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON State Local 25982 16 6596458
  • 6 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON State 20229 1 6596407Sold $312,500 in May 2006
  • 7-9 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON State Local 57548 0
  • 8 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON State 52005 1 6596394Sold $245,000 in Nov 2013

    8 Elphin Road, Launceston
    8 Elphin Road, Launceston

THR #4157 Conjoined Townhouses 9-9A ELPHIN RD LAUNCESTON 7250 Permanently Registered Launceston City Council
  • 10 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON State 209675 1 6596386
10 Elphin Road Launceston
10 Elphin Road Launceston

Launceston Local Heritage Listed 11-20 Elphin Road

11-11a Elphin Road, Launceston
11-11a Elphin Road, Launceston

Street No. Street Suburb THC - State; LCC - Local; Title Plan; Lot: PID No.

THR #4158 Townhouse 11-11A ELPHIN RD LAUNCESTON 7250 Permanently Registered Launceston City Council

THR #4159 Townhouse 13-13A ELPHIN RD LAUNCESTON 7250 Permanently Registered Launceston City Council
  • 13A Elphin Road LAUNCESTON State Local 49601 16
  • 14 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON State 137486 1 6596378

THR #4160 Townhouse 15 ELPHIN RD LAUNCESTON 7250 Permanently Registered Launceston City Council
  • 15 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON State Local 49601 15 7730153
    16 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON
    16 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON
  • 16 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON State 36647 1 6596351Sold $385,000 in Jun 2010
    Rent $350pw in Dec 2015

THR #4161 Townhouse 17-17A ELPHIN RD LAUNCESTON 7250 Permanently Registered Launceston City Council
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17-17a Elphin Road, Launceston, Tas 7250
17-17a Elphin Road, Launceston, Tas 7250

17-17a Elphin Road, Launceston, Tas 7250
17-17a Elphin Road, Launceston, Tas 7250

17-17a Elphin Road, Launceston, Tas 7250
17-17a Elphin Road, Launceston, Tas 7250

THR #4162 House 19 ELPHIN RD LAUNCESTON 7250 Permanently Registered Launceston City Council
  • 19 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON State Local 208802 2 6596511
  • 20 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON State 105195 1 2164551Sold $580,000 in Oct 2015
    Last Sold $535,000 in Dec 2013
Ipswitch house, 20 Elphin Road, Launceston
Ipswitch house, 20 Elphin Road, Launceston


20 Elphin Road, Launceston, Tas 7250
20 Elphin Road, Launceston, Tas 7250

Launceston Local Heritage Listed 21-39 Elphin Road

Street No. Street Suburb THC - State; LCC - Local; Title Plan; Lot: PID No.
THR #4163 Conjoined House 21 ELPHIN RD LAUNCESTON 7250 Permanently Registered Launceston City Council
  • 21 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON State Local 222040 1 6596538

THR #4164 Conjoined House 23 ELPHIN RD LAUNCESTON 7250 Permanently Registered Launceston City Council
  • 23 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON State Local 223103 1 6596546Sold $276,250 in Dec 2008
  • 24-26 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON State 27488 1 6596327
    Streetview 24-26 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON
    Streetview 24-26 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON
  • 26A Elphin Road LAUNCESTON State 43644 4 6596319
    26A Elphin Road LAUNCESTON
    26A Elphin Road LAUNCESTON
  • 28 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON State 52313 1 6596298

THR #4166 House 29-29A ELPHIN RD LAUNCESTON 7250 Permanently Registered Launceston City Council
  • 29 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON State Local 111088 3 7606873

THR #4167 Conjoined House 31 ELPHIN RD LAUNCESTON 7250 Permanently Registered Launceston City Council
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31 Elphin Road, Launceston TAS
31 Elphin Road, Launceston TAS
North-East view from 31 Elphin Road, Launceston TAS
North-East view from 31 Elphin Road, Launceston TAS
  • Situated at the city end of Elphin Road, this Federation "town house" is the answer to your inner city move.
  • For those lovers of all things Federation there are pristine Baltic floorboards all through, classic bay window at the front in the formal lounge, original period features and magnificent formal hallway incorporating stairs to the lower level.

THR #4168 Conjoined House 33 ELPHIN RD LAUNCESTON 7250 Permanently Registered Launceston City Council
  • 33 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON State Local 60271 2 6596597
Marsden, 34 Elphin Road Launceston Tas 7250
Marsden, 34 Elphin Road Launceston Tas 7250

Marsden 36 Elphin Road, East Launceston

  • Architect: A.H. Masters; Date: 1935; Builder: J.& T. Gunn
  • A two storey block of flats, brick and render symmetrical facade with a prominent rendered semi-circular first floor projecting bay supported on Tuscan columns forming an open entry porch on the ground floor. The window head forms a continuous rendered band on both floors.(REGISTER OF TWENTIETH CENTURY ARCHITECTURE)

THR #4169 House 35 ELPHIN RD LAUNCESTON 7250 Permanently Registered Launceston City Council
  • 35 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON State Local 216659 16 6596618

THR #4170 House 37 ELPHIN RD LAUNCESTON 7250 Permanently Registered Launceston City Council
  • 37 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON State Local 204855 1 6596626

THR #4171 House 39 ELPHIN RD LAUNCESTON 7250 Permanently Registered Launceston City Council
  • 39 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON State Local 202413 1 6596634

Warning!

Tasmania's Heritage Council is preparing (16 December 2015) to remove the following entry or entries from the Tasmanian Heritage Register:
  1. Elphin Road, 21, Launceston (THR#4163)
  2. Elphin Road, 23, Launceston (THR#4164)
  3. Elphin Road, 31, Launceston (THR#4167)
  4. Elphin Road, 33, Launceston (THR#4168)
  5. Elphin Road, 35, Launceston (THR#4169)
  6. Elphin Road, 37, Launceston (THR#4170)
  7. Elphin Road, 39, Launceston (THR#4171)
  8. Elphin Road, 41, Launceston (THR#4172)
  9. Elphin Road, 43, Launceston (THR#4173)
  10. Elphin Road, 45, Launceston (THR#4174)
You may lodge an objection if it is sent to Chair, Tasmanian Heritage Council by post to: GPO Box 618 Hobart 7001, or by email to:enquiries@heritage.tas.gov.au. Attention to Ms Brett Torossi, Chair

Launceston Local Heritage Listed 41-65 Elphin Road

Street No. Street Suburb THC - State; LCC - Local; Title Plan; Lot: PID No.
THR #4172 House 41 ELPHIN RD LAUNCESTON 7250 Permanently Registered Launceston City Council
  • 41 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON State Local 201272 1 6596642

THR #4173 Conjoined House 43 ELPHIN RD LAUNCESTON 7250 Permanently Registered Launceston City Council

THR #4174 Conjoined House 45 ELPHIN RD LAUNCESTON 7250 Permanently Registered Launceston City Council
  • 45 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON State Local 75531 26 6596669

THR #4175 Apartments UNIT 1 47-49 ELPHIN RD LAUNCESTON 7250 Permanently Registered Launceston City Council
  • 47-49 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON State Local 109479 0

52 Elphin Road East Launceston
52 Elphin Road East Launceston

53 Elphin Road East Launceston
53 Elphin Road East Launceston

THR #4176 House 54 ELPHIN RD LAUNCESTON 7250 Permanently Registered Launceston City Council
  • 54 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON State Local 137333 1 6596212
54 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON
54 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON

  • 55 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON State 240952 1 6596714

THR #4177 House 56-56A ELPHIN RD LAUNCESTON 7250 Permanently Registered Launceston City Council
56 Elphin Road East Launceston THR ID #4177
56 Elphin Road East Launceston THR ID #4177
57 Elphin Road, Launceston, TAS
57 Elphin Road, Launceston, TAS
59 Elphin Road, Launceston, TAS
59 Elphin Road, Launceston, TAS

  • 63-65 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON State 91981 1 6596810
  • 63-65 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON State 227309 1 6596810
    Unit block of six, Sold $700,000 in Apr 2015
    63-65 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON
    63-65 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON

Kilmarnock & Entrance Gates & Fence 66 Elphin Rd (Register of the National Estate)

THR #4178 Kilmarnock 66 ELPHIN RD LAUNCESTON 7250 Permanently Registered Launceston City Council
Kilmarnock House, 66 Elphin Road, Launceston, Tasmania
Kilmarnock House, 66 Elphin Road, Launceston, Tasmania

'Kilmarnock', 66 Elphin Road, Newstead

In 1903 Searell was designing Kilmarnock for John Ingles, the only two storey building in the group; Its situation on the high side of the road reinforces the dramatic sweep of the design of this imposing building.[6]
  • A two storey brick residence, very skilfully exploiting a two storey timber verandah to create a very dramatic form which appears to pivot on a corner conical roofed projecting bay window. One of Launceston's finest Federation houses. (REGISTER OF TWENTIETH CENTURY ARCHITECTURE)

Kilmarnock House 66 Elphin Street East Launceston. THR ID #4178
Kilmarnock House 66 Elphin Street East Launceston. THR ID #4178


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Leadlight Entrance in Art Nouveau style
Leadlight Entrance in Art Nouveau style
Bay window with leadlight above at 55 Elphin Road, Newstead
Bay window with leadlight above at 55 Elphin Road, Newstead
Kilmarnock House was built in 1905 as a townhouse for John Ingles, a well-known Launceston merchant. The completed cost, as charged by J & T Gunn, was a moderate 1588 pounds, 15 shillings and threepence. Last offered for sale over 33 years ago, this beautiful home was sold for $930,000 on Tue 23-Dec-2014. - ListingRegistered on the National Estate. Operated as a 4-star hotel.

Launceston Local Heritage Listed 67-78 Elphin Road

Street No. Street Suburb THC - State; LCC - Local; Title Plan; Lot: PID No.
  • 67 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON State 54773 1 6596837
  • 68 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON State 103077 0
68 Elphin Street East Launceston
68 Elphin Street East Launceston

Street No. Street Suburb THC - State; LCC - Local; Title Plan; Lot: PID No.
  • 69 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON State 202395 1 6596896
  • 71 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON State 221744 1 6596909
  • 73 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON State 35001 1 6596917
    Sold $681,000 in Mar 2014
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Lemana, 72 Elphin Rd, East Launceston

THR #4179 Scotch Oakburn College 74-78 ELPHIN RD NEWSTEAD 7250 Permanently Registered Launceston City Council

Streetview, Lemana 72-74 Elphin Road, Launceston
Streetview, Lemana 72-74 Elphin Road, Launceston


Lemana, 72 Elphin Rd, East Launceston
Lemana, 72 Elphin Rd, East Launceston
Lemana 74 Elphin Rd (Register of the National Estate)
  • (Scotch Oakburn College) National Heritage Registered. Tasmanian State Heritage Registered
  • Architect: Thomas Searell Date: 1906; Builder: Hinman, Wright & Manser
  • Description: Launceston's grandest Federation house, a large single storey (with second storey room in tower) brick residence, with a central hipped tiled roof and gabled projecting bays, each different. The corner turns on an onion domed turret and the tower has a vaguely Second Empire roof. Magnificent domed central section of hallway.
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Lemana, 74 Elphin Rd, East Launceston (Scotch Oakburn College)
Lemana, 74 Elphin Rd, East Launceston (Scotch Oakburn College)

Lemana, 72 Elphin Rd, East Launceston
Lemana, 72 Elphin Rd, East Launceston
This is a very fine single Storey Federation period house, brick with tiled hipped roof, with an octagonal mansard roofed tower above entry and onion dome above circular bay.

  • There is an elaborate timber balustraded verandah enclosing two sides of the house. Inside at the intersection of the corridors there is an octagonal dome with four Italianate niches set into diagonal walls. The centre of the dome being an elegant stained glass dome light.external image Lemana%252520Roof%252520space%252520by%252520Miles%252520Lewis.jpg
  • Lemana is an outstanding example of a Federation style mansion.
  • Important because of the quality of the building, the richness of its forms and details and their intact nature.
  • The excellence of the stained glass work, alone, is worthy of merit. Stables at rear and original cast iron picket fence compliment main house.
  • Condition and Integrity: In spite of being used as class rooms, building is in excellent condition apart from insensitive additions at rear. - Australian Heritage Database id=12404; THR ID #4179
Lemana, 74 Elphin Rd, East Launceston, designed by Thomas Searell
Lemana, 74 Elphin Rd, East Launceston, designed by Thomas Searell
Lemana, 74 Elphin Rd, East Launceston
Lemana, 74 Elphin Rd, East Launceston

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Scotch Oakburn College 74-78 ELPHIN RD NEWSTEAD 7250
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NW view up Elphin Road, corner of Erina Street, towards Scotch Oakburn college
NW view up Elphin Road, corner of Erina Street, towards Scotch Oakburn college

Street No. Street Suburb THC - State; LCC - Local; Title Plan; Lot: PID No.
  • 74-78 Elphin Road NEWSTEAD State Local 91494 2 1943190
  • 74-78 Elphin Road NEWSTEAD State Local 91494 3 1943190
  • 74-78 Elphin Road NEWSTEAD State Local 103209 1 1943190
Lemana 74-78 ELPHIN RD NEWSTEAD
Lemana 74-78 ELPHIN RD NEWSTEAD

Launceston Local Heritage Listed 77-107 Elphin Road

Street No. Street Suburb THC - State; LCC - Local; Title Plan; Lot: PID No.
  • 75-77 Elphin Road NEWSTEAD State 49273 1 6596925
    Sold $1,200,000 in Jan 2011
    Last Sold $810,000 in Mar 2007
    75-77 Elphin Road, Newstead Streetview from Cypress Street near corner
    75-77 Elphin Road, Newstead Streetview from Cypress Street near corner
  • 79 Elphin Road NEWSTEAD State 45559 1 6596933
79 Elphin Rd Newstead, Launceston TAS; not on THR
79 Elphin Rd Newstead, Launceston TAS; not on THR

Street No. Street Suburb THC - State; LCC - Local; Title Plan; Lot: PID No.
  • 80 Elphin Road NEWSTEAD State 206555 1 6596116
    81 Elphin Road NEWSTEAD
    81 Elphin Road NEWSTEAD
  • 82 Elphin Road NEWSTEAD State 50624 1 6596108
    Sold $430,000 in Apr 2014
    Rent $350pw in Jun 2014
    82 Elphin Road, East Launceston
    82 Elphin Road, East Launceston
  • 82A Elphin Road NEWSTEAD State 121169 1 6596095
    Sold $350,000 in Mar 2015
82A Elphin Road Newstead Launceston TAS
82A Elphin Road Newstead Launceston TAS

Street No. Street Suburb THC - State; LCC - Local; Title Plan; Lot: PID No.
  • 83 Elphin Road NEWSTEAD State 16069 1 6596968
    Sold $595,000 in Nov 2014
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  • 84 Elphin Road NEWSTEAD State 44/9137 6596087
  • 85 Elphin Road NEWSTEAD State 41860 1 6596976
85 Elphin Road Newstead, Launceston
85 Elphin Road Newstead, Launceston

Street No. Street Suburb THC - State; LCC - Local; Title Plan; Lot: PID No.
  • 87 Elphin Road NEWSTEAD State 38518 1 6596984
  • 89 Elphin Road NEWSTEAD State 20/4337 6596992
  • 91 Elphin Road NEWSTEAD State 109905 1 6597004
91 Elphin Road Newstead Launceston TAS
91 Elphin Road Newstead Launceston TAS

Street No. Street Suburb THC - State; LCC - Local; Title Plan; Lot: PID No.
  • 95 Elphin Road NEWSTEAD State 245846 4 6597020
  • 97 Elphin Road NEWSTEAD State 234972 1 6597055
  • 99 Elphin Road NEWSTEAD State 231924 1 6597063
Westerhall 2 Lime Avenue Newstead, Launceston THR ID #4432
Westerhall 2 Lime Avenue Newstead, Launceston THR ID #4432
Westerhall 2 Lime Avenue Newstead, corner of Elphin Road Adjacent to Number 102 Elphin Road**Sold $931,380** in Nov 2010
  • 7 Lime Avenue, Newstead
    Sold $900,000 in Sep 2010
    7 Lime Avenue, Newstead, Tas 7250
    7 Lime Avenue, Newstead, Tas 7250

    "Iconic, Rare, One Of A Kind, Sought After, The Opportunity Of A LifetimeLocated in one of Launceston's most desirable tree lined avenues is this most magnificent Circa 1910 Federation home of approximately 45 squares, it sits on a huge 1800m2 block approx, and offers 5 bedrooms, 5 living areas, a home office second to none."

Street No. Street Suburb THC - State; LCC - Local; Title Plan; Lot: PID No.
108 Elphin Rd Newstead Launceston; not on THR
108 Elphin Rd Newstead Launceston; not on THR
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Decorative verandah fretwork at 108 Elphin Road, LAUNCESTON, 7250
108 Elphin Rd Newstead Launceston TAS
108 Elphin Rd Newstead Launceston TAS

108A Elphin Road, East Launceston

  • Architect: A.H. Masters Date: 1936 Builder: E.M. Bonner
  • A two storey rendered steeply pitched gable roofed house with projecting dormers. The main facade is a balanced composition of dominant offset chimney set opposite a smaller gabled porch. All upper sashes of the double hung windows are multi-paned.
    108A Elphin Road Streetview
    108A Elphin Road Streetview

Launceston Local Heritage Listed 109-150 Elphin Road

Street No. Street Suburb THC - State; LCC - Local; Title Plan; Lot: PID No.
THR #4180 House 109 ELPHIN RD NEWSTEAD 7250 Permanently Registered Launceston City Council
  • 109 Elphin Road NEWSTEAD State Local 28899 1 7343786
    Sold $670,000 in Oct 2013
    Last Sold $192,500 in May 1996
    109 Elphin Road, Newstead, TAS
    109 Elphin Road, Newstead, TAS
  • 110 Elphin Road, Newstead, TAS - Sold price
    Sold $710,000 in Apr 2006
    Last Sold $610,000 in Jul 1992
    110 Elphin Road, Newstead
    110 Elphin Road, Newstead
  • 111 Elphin Road NEWSTEAD State 203893 1 6597135
  • 114 Elphin Road NEWSTEAD State 198289 1 7554188
     114 Elphin Rd, Newstead
    114 Elphin Rd, Newstead

116 Elphin Rd, Newstead Launceston TAS; not on THR
116 Elphin Rd, Newstead Launceston TAS; not on THR
THR #4181 House 117-119 ELPHIN RD NEWSTEAD 7250 Permanently Registered Launceston City Council
Street No. Street Suburb THC - State; LCC - Local; Title Plan; Lot: PID No.
  • 117-119 Elphin Road NEWSTEAD State 139193 1 2198049

119 Elphin Road Newstead

  • Builder: Hinman, Wright & Manser Date: 1928
    The Launceston Preparatory School 117-119 Elphin Road Newstead
    The Launceston Preparatory School 117-119 Elphin Road Newstead
  • A fine example of a Federation style house.
  • Set low down with respect to the street, with a distinctive gabled roofline with terracotta ridge tiles broken by tall chimneys.
  • Bay projections under the gable ends and a corner porch with curved arches and brick piers complete the design.

    Street No. Street Suburb THC - State; LCC - Local; Title Plan; Lot: PID No.
  • 120A Elphin Road NEWSTEAD State 122041 1 6595594
  • 121 Elphin Road NEWSTEAD State 70616 1 6597258
121 Elphin Road Newstead, Launceston
121 Elphin Road Newstead, Launceston

Street No. Street Suburb THC - State; LCC - Local; Title Plan; Lot: PID No.
  • 123 Elphin Road NEWSTEAD State 114214 1 6597266
  • 124 Elphin Road NEWSTEAD State 7868 2 6595578
  • 132 Elphin Road NEWSTEAD State 136072 1 6595527

132 Elphin Road, East Launceston

  • Date: 1929 Builder: J. & T. Gunn
  • Launceston's grandest house in the 1930s, Spanish Mission derived style, complete with impressive palm in the front garden.
  • The repetitive yet varying uses of the arch form in plan and elevation on the ground floor give this building a great deal of grace.
  • Camerated concrete used to great effect.
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    132 Elphin Rd Newstead StreetvieweditDelete caption>

    134 Elphin Rd Newstead Streetview
    134 Elphin Rd Newstead Streetview

Fairlawn and Fairlawn Garden 136-138 Elphin Rd (Register of the National Estate)

THR #4182 Fairlawn 136-138 ELPHIN RD NEWSTEAD 7250 Permanently Registered Launceston City Council
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Fairlawn

  • Fairlawn is significant as a house, complete with contents, in a garden setting, which provides a comprehensive document of domestic and social life of a substantial middle class family in early twentieth century Launceston.
  • Fairlawn is a single-storey Federation Queen Anne style house set in extensive gardens, an integral part of the whole property design. The house is built of brick, dichromatic in style with red bricks and white brick detailing, the whole tuck pointed. There is a wooden floored front porch and verandah round two sides set on stone footings. The red corrugated iron roof has tall square chimneys and flying gables with timber detailing set over square bay windows. The house was one of the earliest to be electrically wired and retains almost all its original fittings.
    The house is a noteworthy example of the Queen Anne style of architecture, with an elaborate exterior generally characteristic of the style, and a particularly rich interior design. Tasmanian houses of such quality were rare in the Federation period.
Fairlawn and Garden
Fairlawn and Garden

  • Fairlawn Garden is National Heritage listed
    Fairlawn Garden is National Heritage listed

    The house complete with the decorative treatments of its rooms, their furnishings and fittings is indicative of the style and taste of the Federation years.
    The personal possessions of the Sutton family, room plan (often with the original room function retained) and ephemera of domestic living provide a tangible illustration of family life and domestic arrangements in the period.
  • The house has important historical associations as the family home of the Suttons, a prominent Launceston family. The family has maintained the house sympathetically and it still contains in its fabric much information on domestic technology of the early twentieth century, including the social attitudes to these matters.

  • The house also contains a small collection of local memorabilia and artefacts, illustrating contemporary social perceptions of the locality and its historic interest.
  • The garden is historically significant for demonstrating a late nineteenth century Victorian period Villa garden and is aesthetically significant for its high quality of design. The garden at Fairlawn is worthy of separate recognition.
  • 138 Elphin Road LAUNCESTON State 138389 5 2160841
  • 140 Elphin Road NEWSTEAD State 67513 6 6595498
  • 150 Elphin Road NEWSTEAD State 55689 4 6595439

THR #4183 House 4 ELSMERE ST EAST LAUNCESTON 7250 Permanently Registered Launceston City Council
4 Elsmere Street East Launceston
4 Elsmere Street East Launceston

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