Bishopscourt was the home of the Anglican Bishop of Hobart for more than 100 years. The early part of the main house was designed by Henry Hunter and the massive Federation extension by George Fagg. The separate brick schoolhouse, also designed by Fagg, was the beginning of Collegiate School.

Address: Regent Street, Sandy Bay

Highlights: The new buildings are clad in vertical Western Red Cedar T&G boards, which have been sealed by lightly charring the timber, a traditional Japanese process

Building specs: Type: Accommodation. Year Built: 1830s (original building), 1877 (Henry Hunter addition), 1889 (George Fagg extension) and 2014 (renovation) Architect: Henry Hunter, George Fagg, Circa Morris-Nunn

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