A red door get's me every time...!

As we search for that ever elusive place

 that is both new enough, old enough,

small enough, big enough and

at a price we want to pay 

I am amazed

 at some of the wonderful renovations

and remodels

This small 1880's workers cottage in

Launceston in Tasmania can be found here

With it's fresh coat of paint 

I imagine it fits nicely with it's neighbours 

but when you enter the gate to the side

you suddenly find yourself in another era

I really like the use of the ripple iron 

and as it's me looking at this

I cannot go past the red door

now that you have stepped inside 

would you believe this is the same  house

The open spaces 

where once would have been small cramped rooms

the vast expanses of glass and the light!

I really like the use

of the red and white colour scheme throughout

and then the addition of the calming green for

the sleeping area

The drama continues at the rear of the property with  

the decking and the original shed

The selling agents describe it as

"Offering three generous bedrooms, 

master with ensuite and walk-in robe, 

separate bathroom / toilet and open plan living zone at the rear,

 this property offers

 the romance of Tasmanian heritage (1880's)

 and the comforts of modern living.

The historic shed has been converted

 to offer the property a further versatile space

 for use as a studio, wine cellar,

 library or parents / teenagers retreat. 

Full length glass doors warm the extension

 with sunlight and connect the informal meals / lounge area

 with the stylish outdoor living zone.

The materials used in the development

 of the property are of the highest quality 

and sympathetic to the class of the

 original cottage and surrounding area. "

Do you like this one?

goodnight