Summary
Live Your Tiny House Dream in South Launceston!
This newly built two storey 1 bed, 1 bath gem is the perfect base for exploring the city and relaxing in style. With natural light, modern appliances and tasteful furnishings, it's a compact, convenient and cosy getaway.
Enjoy total privacy with a fully fenced front yard and your sunlit courtyard, complete with a BBQ. Plus, you'll have easy access to the hospital and CBD, both just a short stroll away.
Space
Welcome to this adorable tiny home in the heart of the city, nestled on a peaceful street. You've got off-street parking for a small vehicle and a sleek modern exterior to greet you. Inside, this self-contained apartment becomes your city oasis. It offers all the perks of city living while ensuring your privacy with a fenced front yard and a cosy little courtyard.
Step inside, and you'll find architectural touches that create a comfy and stylish space. To your right, there's a spacious kitchen-dining area, well-equipped with modern appliances and cookware. You can whip up a great meal, or order some nearby takeaway, and enjoy it at the four-seater dining table. There's even a cleverly tucked-away European laundry to take care of your laundry needs.
Enjoy the perks of indoor-outdoor living via a sliding door that opens up to a welcoming courtyard. It's got a two-seater outdoor setting and a BBQ, making it a lovely spot to soak up the sun or sip your morning coffee.
Back inside, there's a comfy living room with couches, some interesting reading material, a Smart TV, and a large window that brings in plenty of natural light and warmth.
Heading upstairs, you'll discover the bedroom and bathroom. The bedroom offers plenty of space with a plush queen-sized bed, storage, and a skylight that fills the room with sunlight.
The ensuite bathroom is modern and bright, featuring a roomy walk-in shower, a toilet, vanity storage and all the bathroom essentials you need.
To keep things comfy, there's a reverse-cycle air conditioning unit, and for a touch of luxury, there's floor heating in the bathroom.
Guest Access
Guests have access to the entire property via a lockbox.
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
The driveway is shared with the house next door. Please note that there is space for two small cars; however, depending on the sizes, it can be quite tight. There's additionally ample street parking outside the property.
Due to its close hospital proximity, you may hear some sirens from time-to-time.
