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Seaside sun haven Bicheno Tasmania
House • Bicheno TAS Australia
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Statistics
Listed July 2023
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General overview
Bicheno is a scenic seaside town with around 1000 residents. There are beautiful white sandy beaches on the doorstep allowing for many ocean activities. Our home has been designed and built to take in the wonderful views of the ocean and coastline. It is passive solar so stays wonderfully sunny and warm through winter and summer.
Freycinet National Park is approx 30 min drive away and Douglas Apsley National Park is about 20 min drive. Spectacular views can be had after a short walk, or longer scenic walks are available. Fresh water waterholes for swimming in the national Park. Long stretches of uncrowded beaches on the doorstep. Mountain bike parks and trails are within the region.
We are in a popular tourist destination so there are plenty of sightseeing, activities and attractions. The east coast of Tasmania
is known for its Great Eastern Drive and wine trail and there are numerous vineyards along the highway. All offer cellar door tastings, and a few offer great food choices. There are also Distilleries and breweries in town and dotted around the region.
The space
Our home has 3 bedrooms, 2 with double beds and 1 with a queen bed. There is an open plan upstairs living area connected to the kitchen and a toilet. Downstairs has the bedrooms, laundry, bathroom, seperate toilet and a garage. Our home is on a double suburban block, with vegetable garden, fruit trees and native plants to attract bees and birds. There is an outside enclosed bathroom (in a small shed) which has a shower and toilet which we use for hot water showers or wetsuit washdowns after spending time at the beach or other ocean outdoor activities.
Laundry has a washing machine and there is a path from the back door to a nearby clothes line which receives full sun all year. Airing racks are inside if weather is inclement.
Guest access
Double storey house. Front entrance has steps. Back door to backyard and clothes line has a ramp but there are steps up to the ramp and back landing. There is an internal L shaped stairway with 14 steps from ground floor to 1st storey.
Notes
Home has a large solar panel system on the roof that feeds electricity back to the grid. Home uses tank water and electric water pump, however town water supply is available as a backup and to ensure water is potable at all times.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Oven
Microwave
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
Bathtub
First aid kit
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
BBQ
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Camping gear
Kayak
Standup paddleboard
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Smoke free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
The local lawn bowling & RSL club is across the road. Evening meals typically available Tue - Sat night. Drinks available most nights. Local Hotel offers food & drink and purchase of take home alcohol and is down the street, a 200m walk away.
The Bicheno township shops are all approx 300m walk or drive which Include Food & drink options, IGA supermarket, newsagency, pharmacy, laundromat, banking, Hardware, souvenir, clothing and art galleries.
Fairy Penguins frequent the town and have burrows along the coastal tracks. Sea Eagles live in the Hillside around the town and can be often seen riding the thermals. Whales can be seen during their migration seasons. Dolphins and Seals are typically seen daily.
It is possible to see the Aurora Australis from the town when conditions are suitable.
Getting to my home
A car or bike from Launceston or Hobart Airport is the easiest method. Both airports approx 160km away, 2 hour scenic drive. A bus service is available from both major cities.
Nearest airport
Launceston Airport 150km or 1hr 50 min drive
Hobart International Airport 160km or approx 2hr drive.
Getting around
Walking distance to local shops, beaches and scenic view points. Short drive to other beaches, National Parks, wildlife conservation centres and vineyards.
Map of Approximate Location
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