Browse property in Alma Street

Alma Street runs through the historic core of Longford, a town set on the northern midlands of Tasmania where 19th‑century brick and sandstone buildings dominate the streetscape. Georgian and Old Colonial Georgian façades – exemplified by the Queen’s Arms Hotel (1835) and Blenheim Hotel (1846) – sit alongside sandstone Gothic structures such as Christ Church (1839), giving the street a well‑preserved heritage feel that echoes the fine homesteads built by early settlers. The mix of double‑storey brick residences and modest period cottages reflects the town’s historic use of free convict labour and the grand estates that still dot the surrounding countryside.

Alma Street is well‑served by transport links, lying just south of Illawarra Road which joins the Bass and Midland Highways and providing easy access to Launceston (21 km away) and the regional airport. Local bus operators connect the area to Launceston and schools, while the nearby Longford Railway Bridge underscores the town’s rail heritage. Residents enjoy a full suite of amenities within walking distance – supermarkets, a Service Tasmania shop, bakeries, banks, cafés and hairdressers – plus nearby green spaces such as Coronation Park and Summerfield Park, the Longford Primary School, and the heritage‑listed Brickendon Estate.