The Florance Hotel
17 Brisbane Street, Launceston, lutruwita (Tasmania)
BOOKINGS OPEN 12 NOON, FRIDAY AUG 13, 2021
This grand old lady sits on land that has served as a garden, a nursery and an orchard and has supplied locals with imported plants from England. Constructed in 1897 by owner Edwin H. Reading, the Victorian building has had a series of owners and has housed a pathology practice and then a doctors surgery. Her latest owners, Toby and Kate, have lovingly restored and transformed her into a refined and elegant boutique accommodation that celebrates the charm and history of the original building.
Come along and explore the history of the building (perhaps catch a glimpse of the hidden loft space) and see how it has been revived to be a chic yet demure option in Launceston’s growing accommodation offering and given a life well into the future.
Building Specs: Type: adaptive re-use/accommodation. Built: 1897. Restored: 2017
Pre-booked Tours: 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm and 1 pm
Duration: 30 minutes
BOOKINGS OPEN 12 NOON, FRIDAY AUG 13, 2021
Location
Launceston
Building Types
Cultural
Hotel
Architectural Period
Victorian (1851-1901)
Features
Heritage
History of Launceston
Suitable for Children
Accessibilities
Pram Friendly
Wheelchair Friendly
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![Open House Hobart and the Emerging Architects and Graduates Network (EmAGN) Tasmania @emagn_tas would like to thank everyone who kindly bid in this year's annual Sheltered [Ground] Silent Auction.
We watched the last-minute bidding war on some items (looking at your chair, @other_furniture_) with absolute glee; because, together, you helped raise over $8000 for the Hobart Women's Shelter @hobartwomensshelter. Legends. THANK YOU!!
If you missed out on an item, but you'd still like to support HWS, please head to the link in bio to make a donation. Your financial help plays a critical role in supporting service delivery and therapeutic programs, and fund strategic projects such as building long-term homes. Such programs provide opportunities for women and children to lead independent and fulfilling lives.
Finally, congratulations to those who outbid everyone else – enjoy your beautiful pieces, knowing there's a string of jealous individuals who missed out. Don't worry! We'll do it all again next year.
Image: Isabel and Elsie, prototype houses for Hobart Women's Shelter, by Christopher Clinton Architect @christopher__clinton with Core Collective Architects @core_collective | Photographer: Nina Hamilton @nina.hamilton.photo](https://openhousehobart.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png)