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Behind the unassuming facade of this 1920s row house hides an eye-catching one-of-a-kind feature, and the locals love it.
- A quaint terrace house features a vibrant mural painted on its exterior side wall
- The mural is a much-loved feature of the inner-city suburb of North Hobart.
- It depicts the well known character and artist from North Hobart, Cameron Williams.
- Cameron would make and sell hand-carved hearts as necklaces and brooches.
Behind the facade of this simple terrace house hides a surprisingly unique feature.
The North Hobart house, built in the 1920s, sits just north of the Tasmanian capital’s CBD and features an amazing vibrant mural painted on the outer wall by a well-known street artist.
Depicting local character, Cameron Williams, the striking 6m x 13m mural has become an iconic feature of the inner city suburb.
A charming 1920s terrace house in North Hobart may look ordinary from the outside, but it hides a unique feature that is much loved by locals.
Depicting local character, Cameron Williams, the house has an impressive 6m x 13m mural on the exterior side wall which has become an iconic feature of the inner city suburb.
Sam Bates, who goes by Smug or Smugone, was commissioned to paint Cameron’s photorealistic portrait on the side wall of the house in 2018 by the property’s then-owner, Paul Sluyters.
“I chose Cameron because of his character face, his personality and he’s a local icon,” Paul told the abc after the creation of the mural.
According to locals, Cameron was frequently seen in public green spaces creating thick hearts made of pine, which he painted red and sold as necklaces or brooches like the one seen in the mural.
“North Hobart is our town, eclectic people from all walks of life live here, we look out for each other and enjoy the best live music in Hobart in its pubs and cafes,” added Paul.
Inside, the charming three-bedroom home is filled with period details, including high ceilings, stained glass windows, and antique fireplaces.
There’s also a sunny, covered patio, polished hardwood floors throughout, a light-filled sunroom, and a stunning master bedroom overlooking the tree-lined street below.
“We are a friendly bunch and our hospitality will stay with you forever, so Cam is one of us and we all have a story or tale to tell.”
Quaint home is on the market with online listing stating the famous ‘put this home on the map’ mural.
Inside, the charming three-bedroom home is filled with period details, including high ceilings, stained glass windows, and antique fireplaces.
There’s also a sunny, covered patio, polished hardwood floors throughout, a light-filled sunroom, and a stunning master bedroom overlooking the tree-lined street below.