Browse property in Argyle Street

Argyle Street anchors a historic corridor of Hobart’s early settlement. The first post‑office opened in 1813 in the postmaster’s house on the corner of Argyle and Macquarie Streets, a legacy of Governor Lachlan Macquarie’s 1811 street plan for the town, and the street later accommodated the city’s first parking station in 1960, signalling mid‑century growth. Together with nearby heritage sites such as the Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office and St David’s Cathedral, the streetscape blends early‑19th‑century civic architecture with later municipal developments.

Today Argyle Street enjoys seamless transport links and a concentration of amenities. It connects directly to Collins Street and lies a short walk from the bustling Elizabeth Street Mall, Cat and Fiddle Arcade, and a range of hotels and serviced apartments (Crowne Plaza, Quest Savoy, Hobart City Apartments). The legacy of Hobart–Launceston mail services established in 1817, combined with modern parking and its proximity to the Hobart Library, makes the street a handy hub for commuters, shoppers and visitors alike.