Summary
Welcome to this beautifully renovated top-floor apartment, offering exceptional comfort and convenience. Located minutes from the city center, you'll have off-street parking and strong WIFI, making it the ideal base for your stay in Launceston.
With a entry accessible from both bedrooms, this property caters perfectly to individual travelers or families alike. The well-appointed kitchen and lounge with a captivating view of the eastern mountains create a delightful ambiance to relax and unwind.
Space
Step inside and be enchanted by the meticulously preserved 1920's federation style features that gracefully adorn this home, celebrating its timeless elegance after careful renovations. Enjoy the convenience of a private off-street parking space and a leisurely 10-minute stroll to Launceston City Mall. With two entrances, granting independent access through each bedroom, this property is tailored to cater to your individual needs.
As you ascend the exterior staircase, prepare to be greeted by a delightful entrance sitting nook, tastefully adorned with beautiful décor and comfy chairs. Take in the lovely street views while making your way through to the spacious king bedroom. Here, you'll find a luxurious-sized bed adorned with plush bedding, complemented by carefully preserved original architectural elements and a free-standing hanging clothes rack for your convenience.
Proceed through the hallway, and on your left, you'll discover the beautifully renovated main bathroom. This delightful space boasts a spacious walk-in shower, a vanity with ample storage, and thoughtful finishing touches, including a heated towel rack.
Next to the bathroom, you'll find the queen-sized bedroom, featuring a comfortable queen-sized bed, adorned with charming décor, and a generous free-standing wardrobe.
As you step downstairs, you'll be welcomed into the inviting open living-kitchen-dining area, illuminated by the warm glow of natural light streaming through the north-facing windows. Nestle on the spacious couch beneath the windows, and indulge in your favorite TV shows.
The beautiful breakfast bench invites you to savor a delicious meal or enjoy a soul-warming coffee from the coffee machine. The fully-equipped kitchen ensures a comfortable stay, featuring a fridge, oven, stove, and a range of modern appliances at your fingertips. Seamlessly integrated into the space, the washing machine offers convenient access for all your laundry needs.
Guest Access
Guests have access to the whole apartment via a lockbox. Please note that this apartment is on the top floor, and is accessed via the exterior staircase.
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 biassed, 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).
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 112 Cimitiere St 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 that guests are required to climb an exterior staircase to enter the property. There is an additional, small interior staircase found within the apartment. Please refer to listing photos.
The driveway to access the parking space measures 2.6 meters in width.
The property is on a main road, so there may be the potential for traffic noise.
Please note for longer stays, an additional fortnightly mid stay cleaning charge will apply to your stay.
A $50 fee will be charged if guests fail to check out by agreed check out time.
Please keep your showers to a maximum of 25 minutes at a time to avoid running out of hot water throughout your stay.
