Historic Beauty in the CBD with Parking & WiFi

Summary

Welcome to this stunning townhouse, a true 1900s gem. Over the years, it has undergone multiple renovations, but its latest owners have lovingly stripped it back to celebrate its former glory.

Behold the original brick and timber details, gracing the home with character. Beautiful high ceilings and chandeliers exude the charm of its wonderful heritage, taking you on a journey through time.

Space

Welcome to your home away from home! As you enter the home, you'll be greeted by a warm and inviting space featuring a formal dining area, a cosy living room with a TV, a fully equipped kitchen and a convenient separate toilet.

Head upstairs to find two lovely queen bedrooms, each with access to the balcony behind charming plantation shutters. From here, you can enjoy a picturesque view of the bustling city of Launceston and watch the world go by.

The back door leads to the carports, ensuring easy access and secure parking for your convenience.

Situated on one of the main streets in Launceston's CBD, this home offers free parking, Netflix, and WiFi, ensuring you have everything you need for an incredible stay.

Accommodating up to 7 guests, the house features two queen bedrooms upstairs (both with balcony access), and a third bedroom with bunk beds and an additional single bed. The modern bathroom, also upstairs, includes a Euro laundry with detergent provided.

Downstairs, you'll find a formal dining area and a cosy living space that flow seamlessly into the modern, fully equipped kitchen. Throughout the home, modern conveniences such as panel heaters and reverse cycle heat pumps keep you comfortable, day and night.

This charming home is the perfect base for exploring the beautiful city of Launceston. Enjoy your stay!

Guest Access

Guests can check in at any time with the use of a coded front door.

The Neighborhood

Launceston is a beautiful city blending both city and country charms, with heritage streetscapes, a slice of urban wilderness and gourmet food and drink available at every turn. We aren’t just biased, many agree, with Launceston named Australia’s best town to visit in 2022!

Nestled amongst these iconic buildings, you will find many delicious cafés and restaurants, an array of shops and boutiques, a vast range of cocktail bars and pubs and many amenities and recreational spaces.

Launceston has many things to see and do including the vibrant Harvest Market every Saturday morning, the Princess Theatre, hosting local, interstate, and international performances, the Star Theatre for a cosy, cinematic experience, and many pubs and venues that host amazing live, musical talents.

Often referred to as the 'Lygon’ Street of Launceston, you will find some of Launceston’s most popular eateries and amenities on the illustrious Charles Street. George St is also known as ‘Eat Street’ with a range of restaurants, bars, gin houses and cafes to cater for most tastes.

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 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.

The City Park which is known for its beautiful oak tree gardens, playground for the children, a plant-filled conservatory and cheeky snow monkeys. Nearby, you will find Penny Royal World. This attraction provides you and the family with a fabulous day out, with boat rides, rock climbing, rope courses, and more found here. For the adults, Penny Royal also provides a beautiful atmosphere where you can enjoy a wine or coffee.

An additional area to note is the Seaport Precinct. Here you will find some of Launceston’s most beloved restaurants and bars scattered along the edges of the Tamar River. Restaurants to note are Mud Restaurant and Bar, the Levee Food Co. and Spice. Across the bridge you will find the Riverbend Park for all day play entertainment, the Boathouse Café and Silo Hotel.

There are many, many more experiences and places to see. If you are after any specific recommendations, please ask us, we would love to share our knowledge and experiences with you.

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

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

For further details and house rules, feel free to check out our house policies. We're here to make your stay as comfortable as possible!

Please note there are exterior cameras placed on the outside of the house/property. This video footage is not shared and is recorded for security purposes only.

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