Summary

This charming home is the perfect blend of character and functionality, where modern comforts seamlessly integrate into the original, 1900's features.

Bask in the sun's warmth, or enjoy ducted heating and cooling ensure your comfort. Thoughtful décor and a kids' play area in the lounge add a homely touch. Relax in the tiered backyard, enjoy a BBQ or head out for a stroll.

With driveway parking, and being just minutes from the hospital, CBD and Cataract Gorge, this spot is full of convenience.

Space

Arrive at your property to find driveway parking, lovely gardens, and a charming 1900s façade. Upon entering, warmth surrounds you, with sunshine and ducted heating/cooling ensuring year-round comfort.

The first queen bedroom can be described as "massive"! The room boasts plush bedding, tasteful styling, and built-in storage.

The fully appointed kitchen includes contemporary appliances, a 5-burner gas stove, a breakfast bench with seating and all essentials needed to create those culinary creations.

The dining area features a 6-seater table and high chair, and tasteful styling that create a warm and inviting ambiance.

Integrated heritage features break up dining and living spaces while maintaining privacy. Sink into comfortable leather seating, enjoy smart TV entertainment, and discover a thoughtful kids' area with reading material and toys.

Mind your step as you descend into north-facing spaces with stunning views and all-day sun. The second queen bedroom offers a comfortable queen bed and free-standing storage.

The cleverly integrated laundry, spacious bathroom with a generous walk-in shower, and third queen-sized bedroom can be accessed via the kitchen. The third bedroom leads to a back deck, perfect for sun-soaked relaxation and BBQs.

Access the spacious backyard through the side or via the third bedroom's deck and stairs. This tiered oasis boasts established trees, fruit trees, and play equipment for the kids.

Guest Access

Guests have access to the whole home.

The Neighborhood

South Launceston is a lovely and diverse suburb, known for its mining cottages built in the early 1900's. Being the first suburb South of the city, South Launceston is only a short walk or drive into Launceston’s city centre. With this hard-to-beat location, South Launceston provides you with access to many eateries, retail shops, amenities and Launceston’s city centre with ease.

Whilst exploring the suburb, we recommend stopping in to Guerrilla drive-through coffee to start your day. Wellington Street runs through the suburbs centre, with popular restaurants, take-away's, hairdressers, beauty salons and boutiques branching off either side. You'll be spoilt for choice for food and drink options, with many food vans serving up delicious goodies each day.

Nearby, you will find the Door of Hope facility housing Launceston's most popular gym, a café, a childcare centre, conference facilities and a church.

Coronation park, containing a sporting oval and small playground, is located in South Launceston. Other local parks include Princes Square, full of historical fountains, and the City Park which is known for its beautiful oak tree gardens, playground for the children, a plant-filled conservatory and cheeky snow monkeys.

Wander down to Launceston’s city centre, where you will find yourself surrounded by many of Launceston's most iconic historical buildings. You will find many tasty cafés and restaurants, an array of shops and boutiques and a vast range of cocktail bars and pubs.

South Launceston provides you with easy access to the Launceston General Hospital, and Charles Street, where you are sure to find many eateries and bars. Other restaurants and bars of note include The Black Cow Bistro, Cataract on Paterson, Café Mondello, Novaro's and Cinco Passione's, who serve up arguably the most tasteful cocktails in the city.

The Cataract Gorge is a spectacular natural formation where you can enjoy long and short walks, fresh water swimming basins, the world's longest single-span chairlift, a play area, BBQ’s and vibrant peacocks! An additional, unique way to experience this attraction is via the Tamar Cruise vessel, which cruises through the waters that carve between the rocky formations.

Getting Around

To get the most out of your stay, to be able to explore all that Launceston and its surrounds have to offer, a car is recommended. Additionally, there are many alternative options listed below:

METRO BUS SERVICE: Metro bus service provides transportation throughout Launceston and its surrounding suburbs each day. To access timetables, routes, and prices, please visit the Metro Tasmania Website.

FREE TIGER BUS: The bus travels around the city. There are bus stops located nearby outside Princes Square Park and the Launceston General Hospital. It is easy to spot – painted with the black and brown stripes of a Tasmanian Tiger! For timetables and routes, please see the Metro Tasmania Website (Free Tiger Bus).

INTERCITY BUS SERVICE: Tasmania has you covered with a variety of intercity bus services to make your city-to-city travels a breeze. If you're in the North West region, which includes Burnie, Wynyard, Devonport, and more take a peek at the 'MerseyLink' bus service website for their timetables. If you're heading to or from Launceston and the southern spots like Hobart, make sure to swing by the 'Kinetic' website. Please note that 'Kinetic' has you covered for some routes to and from Devonport as well.

ELECTRIC SCOOTERS: You will find purple electric scooters scattered around Launceston. To access these, please download the App ‘Beam’. Please wear the helmet provided and be safe!

BIKE RENTAL: Roll Cycles at 145 Wellington St, Launceston offer bike rentals with options to suit most riders. Whether you are taking a leisurely stroll around town or taking on our world-famous mountain bike trails, Roll Cycles have you covered.

UBER: Uber is a popular form of transport used by many locals and tourists. To use, simply download the ‘Uber’ app on your phone and book a ride to your destination.

TAXI: Local taxi service can be found on the internet.

AIRPORT SHUTTLE: The airport shuttle service can be found on the internet.

Notes

Many nurses park on the street so it's best to park in the driveway. The street is tight Please note the driveway is on a hill and street is quite narrow, so it is best reversed into.

The driveway entrance is 3.2 meters wide.

The entrance to the home is flat; however, there is one stair in the home, from the kitchen to the bathroom and 2nd bedroom.

We have a gardener who will attend this property from time to time. It is unlikely that he will attend during your stay, however if he needs to attend the property during your stay, we will notify you.

Please note for longer stays, an additional fortnightly mid stay cleaning charge will apply to your stay.