Historic Tasmanian hall ready for new start
Dating all the way back to 1914, this landmark Lenah Valley building is ready and waiting for a modern transformation.
Over the years it has been used as the local Scout group hall and before that — as can still be seen from the street — it was the St John’s Soldiers Memorial Hall.
“The hall was originally part of the St John’s Anglican Church nearby in St John’s Avenue and used as a Sunday school and hall for the St John’s Church Anglican parish,” the vendor says.
“In 1926 building was started and, with fundraising, paid off 26 years later.”
245 New Town Rd, New Town. Picture: SUPPLIED
245 New Town Rd, New Town. Picture: SUPPLIED
“After many years of use by the parish, in 1982 the hall was sold to Cosmos and, after extensive renovations to accommodate wheelchair access, was used for delivering services and programs for the disabled.
“In 1998 the hall was sold to Scouts Tasmania for Scout meetings and Gang Show rehearsals.
“Other users included church groups and Cartoon Kingdom youth programs, and casual hire.”
Heaps of space.
Well positioned.
Set in a fantastic location such as this, it is easy to imagine the building being converted into townhouses (subject to council approval), to continue as a meeting place for community groups, or for business and professional consulting services, education, occasional care, emergency services, or general retail and hire.
The building includes a main hall, a stage, two meeting rooms, a large kitchen, toilets and storage areas, with some original features retained.
Put on a show.
The property is just minutes from Moonah, North Hobart and Hobart’s city centre.
245 New Town Rd, New Town is listed with EIS Property at “Offers over $650,000”.
This article from The Mercury originally appeared as “Options near endless for this historic hall on city fringe”.
