17 Russell Street, Evandale TAS 7212, Australia
17 Russell Street is situated in the historic town of Evandale, northern Tasmania, which lies on the banks of the South Esk River about 18 km south of Launceston.
The property is near several of Evandale’s heritage sites, including the Prince of Wales Hotel (built in 1836) and the historic Blenheim House, as well as the town’s famous Sunday market and the annual national Penny Farthing Bicycle Championships.
Falls Park is just 0.1 km away, while Buffalo Park and Pioneer Park are each about 0.9 km from the house, offering nearby green space for recreation.
Yes, an anonymous penny‑farthing rider statue stands on the corner of Russell and Scone Streets, a short walk from the property, reflecting Evandale’s cycling heritage.
Evandale lies roughly 18 km south of Launceston, the closest major city, providing easy access to urban amenities while retaining its rural charm.
The nearby localities of Nile, Deddington and Perth are within a short drive, and the broader region of Northeast Tasmania is about 2–3 km away.
Evandale is renowned for its well‑preserved late‑Georgian and early‑Victorian architecture and was originally named Honeysuckle Banks by Governor Macquarie in 1811; the town’s streetscape remains largely untouched, offering a unique historic setting for the house.
