Every Detail Considered in Restored Hobart Sea Captain’s Cottage

Nothing beats visiting Hobart for realizing how important the small details can be. From local larders, craft breweries, and specialty boutiques – Hobart is filled with them!

Make heritage-listed Captain’s Cottage your base camp and you are certain to return with new ideas for home styling.

Kylie Breaker has used Kylie House on a Hill to tell its own fascinating narrative through her carefully chosen collections and thoughtful styling. Originally constructed for a ship’s captain in the 1800s, its current storyteller is its owner-stylist Kylie Breaker who shares its charming tale through their exquisite collections.

Kylie states: “Our story was inspired by the history of the cottage.” Land title for it was initially granted in 1826 but exact dates for when the cottage was constructed remain unknown.

No matter the day or hour, when you come here you’ll instantly be transported back in time and space.

Dark timber wall panelling, brass tapware, moody grey walls and steep 19th century staircases set it apart from the sleek and modern interiors we expect from traditional business hotel chains.

Captain’s Cottage forces you to stop and appreciate its details, taking in every square foot with keen curiosity about who has lived here over time.

“Captain’s Cottage has an intriguing personality; its charms make it stand out among other homes. One can imagine a ship’s captain returning home after long voyages at sea to his beloved cottage and leaving precious gifts behind,” Kylie asserts.

“Every aspect of Captain’s Cottage was carefully considered to ensure it tells its tale – from antique silver cutlery to seafarer vintage books.