#6254 Premium
Grand Older Home in Launceston
Listed February 2020
Views 536
Response rate 100%
Largish three story home set on the inner city hill of West Launceston. Plenty of room for three couples to enjoy the house and greater Launceston.
Close to Cataract Gorge, and Launceston city
From the house, one is able to explore North East Tasmania with day trips, or go further afield to more distant places like Freycinet NP, Cradle Mountain and Lake Dove.
Extensive city and mountain views.
Lounge, dining, sun room, kitchen, four bedrooms (one a hobby room), two bathrooms, Laundry and garage underneath. For those who find stairs a problem, one large bedroom, bathroom and main living areas are on street level.
All rooms are spacious and furnished invitingly.
It is a short walk from the street to the five steps to the front door. Guests have the option of using the large guest room on street level, or the other bedrooms upstairs. A bricked parking area leads to a single garage underneath.
The house is on a hill, with car access underneath
Air conditioning
Cupboard / drawers
Hair dryer
Heating
Iron
Washer
TV
WiFi
Workspace
Towels
Bed sheets
Smoke alarms
First aid kit
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Fridge
Oven
Microwave
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Long term
Budget
Family
Foodie
Relaxing
Eco
City
Mountains
Water
Hiking
Cycling
Unsuitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Cat free
Dog free
Smoke free
Close to the touristy Cataract Gorge, and walking distance to the city centre for those who are moderately fit.. Shady park opposite. It is a quick walk or drive 'downtown' to all the shopping one could want, numerous cafes and some good quality restaurants.
A walk or short drive to city centre, supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, coffee shops.
Airport is fifteen minutes away. Flights from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
The Spirit of Tasmania ferries dock at Devonport, 100 KMs to the west.
We are two/three hours north of Hobart.
We can arrange to exchange cars.
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Alan & Maree
Launceston
Joined February 2020
Response rate 100%
Member description
Seniors, still energetic, who enjoy all travel.
Wishing longer exchanges in Australia and Europe.
We have done numerous house exchanges of long and short terms, both within Australia and overseas, and enjoyed them all (60 in Total)
We have lived in Tasmania now for 20 years, after joining our daughter and family in Launceston. She has a son who is 20 and daughter who is 17. Our son lives with his wife and 10 year old twins and toddler 2, on the Sunshine Coast. We enjoy being with our family.
Maree enjoys her garden.
Alan & Maree worked in accountancy all their working lives, and have now retired.
They are also keen motorhomers, with Alan building them. Our latest one was finished Oct 2020.
Desired destinations
Open to any destination
Can travel at any time
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