Inside historic Blink Bonney’s awarded modern extension

No.34 View St, Sandy Bay. Picture: Supplied

Balance can be a challenge to perfect, but here in Sandy Bay balance feels effortless.

No.34 View St, Sandy Bay is both a charming piece of Tasmanian history dating back to the early 1800s, and an award-winning statement in modern architecture.

Its bold addition is an evolution of the original heritage home, with each providing a comfortable, inviting space for a family lifestyle.

This is a home where gorgeous natural light is part of the experience. No matter where you sit, no matter the time of day, you can find the sunshine — and often gorgeous views, too.

No.34 View St is for sale with Peterswald’s Phoebe Nothling and Harry Coomer, who describe it as “gorgeous”.

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No.34 View St, Sandy Bay.

No.34 View St, Sandy Bay.

No.34 View St, Sandy Bay.

Mrs Nothling said the house could be a four or five-bedroom home — one currently used as a library — depending on the needs of its next owner.

“We have had inquiries from families and from downsizers, too,” she said.

“Alongside the beautiful home, people love the gardens and the space that such a large landholding provides.

“Downsizers often seek a home that is on a single level, but also has space for grandchildren to come stay and enjoy.

“It is a property where the elevation allows for great light, sunshine and airflow — the breeze is lovely in summer.”

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No.34 View St, Sandy Bay.

No.34 View St, Sandy Bay.

No.34 View St, Sandy Bay.

Mrs Nothling said the home provides a number of spaces for relaxation, including the sunroom.

“This is a space where I would want to spend time. The views out to the river across the veranda are stunning,” she said.

No.34 is set on 2365sq m of land within the leafy heart of Sandy Bay.

The historic home is known as Blink Bonney and was originally part of Hall’s Farm.

The magnificent home retains the character of its origins, with elements dating back as far as the 1820s.

A sensitive, considered renovation and extension project was completed in 2015 by Gaetano Palmese Architects and Thylacine Constructions.

Together with the owners at that time, they elevated the residence to a high standard, earning Tasmanian and Australian architecture awards.

No.34 View St, Sandy Bay.

No.34 View St, Sandy Bay.

The home was designed for family living, with a versatile floorplan that features a sumptuous formal living room, which flows into the sunroom, plus a rumpus or playroom connected via the wraparound veranda.

Clad in rich Tasmanian timbers, and bathed in all-day sun, the extension wing introduces a warm and modern aesthetic that complements the home’s history.

Sliding glass doors allow the outdoors in from the dining area for the ease of entertaining while framing the stunning river views and garden outlook.

An impressive, contemporary kitchen features an extra-long island bench, ample storage within quality cabinetry, a butler’s pantry, and high-end appliances.

The culinary space also offers two inviting window seats, ideal for a morning coffee within sun-drenched surrounds or a chat while dinner is being prepared.

No.34 View St, Sandy Bay.

No.34 View St, Sandy Bay.

The comfortable accommodation includes a bedroom with floor-to-ceiling shelving, others with built-in wardrobes, and one comes complete with cosy wood heating.

A centrally located bathroom services the home, renovated to provide an elegant sanctuary, with a walk-in shower, bath, vanity, and a toilet. There is even a lovely view from the shower.

Maximising space and practicality, laundry facilities are housed within the butler’s pantry, with another toilet adjacent.

Alongside the sun the drenches the home, a combination of hydronic heating, instant gas, and a wood fire ensure year-round comfort.

Mrs Nothling noted that future enhancement opportunities include the addition of a second bathroom, with plumbing already in place within an existing storeroom.

No.34 View St, Sandy Bay.

No.34 View St, Sandy Bay.

Outside, the extensive grounds have been professionally landscaped to offer a beautiful garden retreat, with heirloom roses providing seasonal colour, and productive trees including chestnut and walnut, multiple varieties of apple and pear, persimmon, nectarine, plum, quince, citrus, and grape vines.

There is also a large, secure garden shed for storage needs, and attic areas awaiting revival for even further storage space.

Ample off-street parking is provided within the lengthy driveway, with level car-to-door access via the entrance into the newer wing of the home.

No.34 View St, Sandy Bay.

No.34 View St, Sandy Bay.

When speaking with the Mercury a few years ago — when it won the residential alterations and additions prize at the Tasmanian Architecture Awards — architect Gaetano Palmese described the building work by Thylacine Constructions as “impeccable”.

Mr Palmese praised the builder, saying his skilled team had made “tricky details look effortlessly simple”.

He said the differentiation between the old and new parts of the home was an important part of the design concept, which adheres to the Burra Charter.

“People think of harmony as a balance, but it’s actually a contrast, the discordant notes that come together to create a harmony,” he said.

“That is a good term for the way this new addition contrasts and complements the original home.”

No.34 View St, Sandy Bay is for sale with Peterswald. It is priced at $2.45m-plus.

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