Retro Tassie home has a 'downstairs den for the man with too many toys'

A time-warp home in Tasmania has hit the market for the first time, and may appeal to the lads for one specific reason.

The 1965-built house at 32 Waroona Street in Youngtown has such a spacious basement that the agents suggest on the listing it could be transformed into an epic man cave.

“Spacious rooms everywhere, especially downstairs with a den for the man with too many toys,” Neil and Yvonne Hawkins of Harcourts Launceston say.

Best offers of over $419,000 are being accepted for the three-bedroom, one-bathroom home.

SOLD - $430,000

32 Waroona Street, Youngtown TAS 7249

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A huge downstairs workspace presents itself as a blank canvas with a concrete floor, painted white brick walls and a garage roller door.

There is ample space to set up a pool table, entertainment lounge and bar for the lads.

However, it’s also suggested on the listing that the area could be transformed into a “teenager’s playground”. Imagine an arcade room, or perhaps a gaming station.

The home’s exterior is unique with a slanted roof and yellow timber window frames.

Inside is a nod to the 1960s with its shaggy carpet, patterned wallpaper, timber railings and mint green walls.

The kitchen features retro-style cabinetry and a window that looks out over Youngtown and Kings Meadows.

A concrete back patio could be transformed into a lush garden oasis, and the yellow and green palette at the rear of the house could be updated with a modern aesthetic.

Youngtown is a family-friendly suburb of Tasmania, 23km southeast of Launceston.

Domain’s latest data reveals the median house price for the area is $540,000. This highlights an increase of 77.6 per cent over a five-year period.