A new three-bedroom home in Brighton, built with the help of more than 45 local businesses and trades, is on the market to raise money for Tasmanian children and families.
The ‘House of Hope’ at 19a Burrows Avenue was listed for sale on Monday.
The public will get their first look inside at an open home today from 10am to 1pm.
More than 45 businesses, tradespeople, contractors and service providers donated or discounted their time, materials and services to help build the home.
The house sits on a 455-square-metre block and has two bathrooms, an open-plan kitchen and living area, a garage and a 23-square-metre deck.
Proceeds from the sale will go to Variety Tasmania and Cancer Council Tasmania’s Rachel and Jye Fund.
It is the fourth House of Hope project led by Andrew Lyden of Lyden Builders, Craig Rogerson of Rogerson and Birch Surveyors and Andrew Clifford.
Rogerson said seeing the finished home was a proud moment for everyone involved.
“When we launched House of Hope in April, there was an enormous amount of work ahead of us,” he said.
“To stand here today and see this beautiful home completed is a testament to the generosity and commitment of everyone who has played a part.”
Clifford said the money raised would help local families dealing with childhood cancer.
“For families navigating a child’s cancer diagnosis, financial pressure can add another layer of stress at an already incredibly difficult time,” he said.
“The funds raised through House of Hope will help the Rachel and Jye Fund provide practical financial assistance to Tasmanian families, including those who need to travel interstate for treatment.”
Variety Tasmania chief executive Mohammad Aldergham said the money would help the charity expand its work.
“With demand for our support continuing to grow across Tasmania, the proceeds from House of Hope will help us meet that need and expand our grants, programs and opportunities for Tassie kids who are experiencing disadvantage, severe illness or living with disability,” he said.
The previous House of Hope, sold in 2021, raised $313,000 for the charities.
