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Heritage & Historic Property
A Personal Connection to Tasmania's Historic Homes
Some homes are more than places to live. They are part of Tasmania's story, shaped by generations and rich in character, craftsmanship and architectural detail.
At New Haus Agency, our appreciation for heritage and historic homes goes well beyond real estate.
As proud owners of a heritage-listed home built in 1938 in New Town, Hobart, we understand firsthand the privilege and responsibility of caring for a historic property.
Over the past few years, we have slowly and thoughtfully renovated our own home, introducing the comforts of contemporary family living while preserving the traditional features that attracted us to it in the first place.
We appreciate the craftsmanship, character and history of older homes, but also understand the practical considerations that come with restoring and maintaining them.
It's this personal connection, combined with our experience selling some of Tasmania's remarkable historic properties, that shapes the way we approach each heritage home we represent.
As a locally owned and independent real estate agency, we bring something equally important: genuine local knowledge, flexibility and personal attention.
We don't simply market historic homes. We understand what makes them special.
A History of Representing Remarkable Properties
From early Georgian sandstone cottages to grand Victorian residences, Ed McKay has had the privilege of representing some of Tasmania's remarkable historic properties.
Today, through New Haus Agency, that experience is combined with a personal appreciation for heritage architecture, exceptional property photography and a considered approach to marketing homes with history.
Here are just a few of the properties we've had the pleasure of representing.
Shooters Cottage | Bellerive | Circa 1830
A stunning Victorian-Georgian sandstone cottage, rich in early colonial character. With its beautiful stonework and timeless architectural details, Shooters Cottage is an exceptional example of Tasmania's historic craftsmanship.
SOLD 2025 | $955,000
6 Pirie Street | New Town | Circa 1840
An enchanting historic cottage in the heart of New Town (Hobart's oldest suburb), brimming with charm and traditional character. A beautiful example of how thoughtful restoration can preserve a home's original identity while embracing contemporary living.
SOLD 2025 | $765,000
31 Pirie Street | New Town | Circa 1910
Period features—including intricate ceiling roses, leadlight windows, timber floors, high ceilings, picture rails and elegant mantels—have been lovingly preserved and celebrated, blending seamlessly with thoughtful modern updates for comfortable family living.
SOLD 2025 | $1,640,000
2 Nutgrove Ave | Sandy Bay | Circa 1937
Built in 1937, this beloved home captures the enduring beauty of its era with solid brick construction, a tiled roof, leadlight windows, polished wooden floorboards and sandstone accents.
SOLD 2025 | $2,200,000
23 Colville St | Battery Point | Circa 1920
This meticulously renovated circa 1920s residence now stands as a benchmark for refined contemporary living. Behind its charming original facade, the home has been completely transformed.
SOLD 2026 | $2,800,000
Lonsdale | Sandy Bay | Circa 1890
This distinguished and majestic residence, dating from the 1890s, graces extensive frontage in Sandy Bay. Meticulously renovated, it is a testament to a time when craftsmanship and architectural grandeur were paramount.
SOLD 2024 | $3,200,000
Your Home Has a History. Its Next Chapter Deserves the Right Approach.
Selling a heritage or historic home requires more than a conventional real estate campaign. It takes an appreciation of its architecture, an understanding of the buyers who value these remarkable properties, and the ability to communicate what makes each home truly special.
At New Haus Agency, we combine our personal passion for historic homes with exceptional architectural photography, thoughtful storytelling, targeted marketing and experienced negotiation.
Working alongside renowned Tasmanian architectural photographer Aaron Jones, we seek to capture more than the appearance of a home. We capture its atmosphere, the beauty of natural light, its craftsmanship and the feeling that makes someone fall in love with it.
And as a locally owned, independent Tasmanian real estate agency, we're here when it matters—personally managing inspections, meeting buyers and overseeing every detail of your campaign.
Because a home with history deserves an agent who understands its value, appreciates its character and knows how to find the right buyer.
Considering Selling Your Heritage or Historic Home?
Whether you own a Georgian cottage, Victorian homestead, Federation residence or architecturally significant property, we'd welcome the opportunity to learn its story and discuss how we could bring it to market.
Ed & Kelly McKay
New Haus Agency | Hobart, Tasmania