Historic Launceston home for sale has a door hidden in a painting

Behind a contemporary piece of art is a surprise floorplan detail.

The five-bedroom, three-bathroom home at 16 York Street in Launceston, Tasmania, is for sale and has a hidden door in a painting.

Named Goorak, the property was built around 1860 and has undergone a renovation by architect Gillian Van Der Schans and interior designer Joanna Pinkiewicz that retains its Victorian origins while injecting a dose of modern glamour.

George and Joscelyn Bushby of Bushby Creese are accepting expressions of interest for the home. George says the price guide is “around $4.5 million”.

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16 York Street, Launceston TAS 7250

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The main bedroom is beyond a hidden door in a hallway – access through the painting – and is all about luxury with its choice of fittings and fixtures.

An opulent dressing room and ensuite is complete with marble basins, custom Tasmanian Blackwood, brass detail and a “glass room shower”.

Listing photos reveal the property’s façade reflects characteristics of Victorian architecture with large bay windows, porches, decorative trim and painted iron railings.

However, a “towering glass extension with a feature exposed brick wall” to the right of the property from street view adds a touch of contemporary flair.

The kitchen is a modern marvel with its American white oak cupboards, Carrara marble benchtops and designer light fittings, while the statement feature walls and chandeliers in the main living zones are eye-catching and inviting.

There’s also ample space to entertain with a limestone and slate-paved outdoor patio, infinity pool and landscaped gardens.

Launceston is a riverside city in northern Tasmania. Records show the property last sold for $1,475,000 in March 2017.