Police are investigating a suspicious death after a woman’s body was found at a Montagu Bay property on Hobart’s eastern shore this afternoon.

Police attended the private residence in relation to a concern for welfare just before 2.30pm Friday where they located the deceased woman.

A crime scene has been declared at the residence and investigations are ongoing.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au