House for sale next door to Queen Mary's Tassie childhood home

A property next door to Queen Mary of Denmark’s Aussie childhood home – in the Hobart suburb of Taroona – is on the market right now, just as the Danes celebrate her accession to the throne with husband King Frederik.

The listing at 5 Morris Avenue is a long way from Amalienborg Palace in Copehagen, showing how the Australian-born royal’s life has been one of great contrast.

Born Mary Donaldson, she grew up on the street which slopes down to the Derwent River, in an elevated house with four bedrooms, built in the late 1960’s.

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5 Morris Avenue, Taroona TAS 7053

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The property she was raised in was more recently a rental, Domain records show, for an undisclosed sum. Sale history for the home is not publicly listed.

The house for sale at 5 Morris Avenue, with price hopes of $859,000 plus, is directly next door to where Denmark’s new queen grew up, and is listed through Alison Rogers and Simone Cooper of LJ Hooker Pinnacle Property in Glenorchy.

Morris Avenue is also formerly where Aussie film, stage and TV actor Marta Dusseldorp (BlackJack, Crownies, Jack Irish and A Place to Call Home) resided.

“Located in a street made famous by Princess (soon to be Queen) Mary and screen star Marta Dusseldorp, welcome to this delightful three-bedroom, one-bathroom home nestled in the heart of the highly sought-after suburb of Taroona,” the Domain listing for 5 Morris Avenue says, which went live prior to the Danish royal succession, when Fred and Mary were styled Prince and Princess.

“This property offers a unique blend of suburban tranquility and city convenience, making it a perfect choice for families, young professionals, or retirees alike.”

The house has water views across a three-bedroom, dual-level floorplan. The property is elevated, to take in the river vista, and the lower floor comprises a garage and storage.

The charming design is faithful to its original era, with a living room and dining space unfolding to a large deck, a separate kitchen and a central bathroom.

The grounds include a shed, vast lawns and fruit trees.

Taroona is about 15 minutes from the Hobart CBD. There are not enough sales to glean a median house price for the postcode, in the city’s south, which is known for its natural scenery.