Derwent Hideaway - Hobart

Derwent Hideaway is a fully furnished 1950's self contained villa with absolute waterfront to the Derwent river and great views of the Derwent, yachts at anchor and Mount Direction located at 4 Harbinger Lane Austins Ferry off Austins Ferry road.

Derwent Hideaway has three bedrooms, a bathroom with separate toilet and wash basin, fully equipped brand new kitchen and laundry, barbecue, towels, linen, TV, stereo etc. Derwent Hideaway sleeps up to nine people and one baby. All main rooms have wonderful views of the Derwent River and Mount Direction. It has a large riverside garden dominated by two ancient oaks and at the rear there is a large pet enclosure.

The property is surrounded by water and there is parkland on the other side of Harbinger Lane. The local Yacht club and launching ramp at the waterside end of Austins Ferry Road and shops and public transport at the other end are both a short walk away and easily accessed by vehicle.

Derwent Hideaway is an ideal base for business or pleasure as it is close to major businesses and tourist attractions and the Brooker highway which is the main route to Tasmania's west and north from Hobart. To get to the property you actually drive past the corner of historic James Austin Park where the first ferry in Tasmania and second oldest building in Tasmania are located.

Derwent Hideaway is rented short to medium term at competitive rates and is suitable for business people looking for somewhere to stay, a retreat or quiet place to work or holiday makers keen on sampling the many attractions that the Hobart region is famous for.

Room/Bed Configuration

Sleeps 6, with sofa bed and day bed 9

Master Bedroom - Queen size bed
Bedroom - Double bed
Bedroom - Two single beds
Sofa bed and day bed
Portacot on request (Babies stay for free)
The sofas are very comfortable!

Bathrooms and Toilets

Bathroom with shower and separate toilet/hand basin. Second toilet.

Business Facilities

Derwent Hideaway has a computer and desk supplied. Broadband is also available at no charge provided it is not abused.

Library

We have a large book swap library

CD's and Videos

Plenty are provided for you to play during your stay

Local Call only Telephone

A local call only telephone is provided. The number is +61 3 62750095

Facilities of the Elderly and Physically Handicapped

There is one step to the front door and at the water side building steps with rails to ground level.

Other Facilities

The property has a modern fully equipped kitchen with microwave, hotplates, stove and fridge. The laundry has a washing machine and dryer. There is a separate barbecue area with a second dining table and chairs. All linen and crockery are provided and there is a TV, stereo etc. heaters for warmth, a local call only telephone and, wireless internet for business and large garden dominated by two historic oaks planted by Lady Franklin and a great outdoor area for relaxation.

Photo Gallery

Outside

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Derwent Hideaway from the Austins Ferry Yacht Club. Derwent Hideaway from the entrance lane.
Derwent Hideaway from the waters edge. The orchard at Derwent Hideaway.
The sea wall at Derwent Hideaway.    

Inside

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Master bedroom during the day with queen sized bed. Brand new mattress,TV, clock radio, phone, plenty of built ins. Master bedroom in the evening with queen sized bed. Brand new mattress,TV, clock radio, phone, plenty of built ins.
Second bedroom during the day with double bed and plenty of built ins. Second bedroom in the evening with double bed and plenty of built ins.
Third bedroom with two single sized beds and plenty of built ins during the evening. Bathroom. Freshly painted, fan, heaters, shower.
The fold bed in the north dining area. Dining area in the evening looking north towards river.
Dining room in the evening. Heater.

Sitting room in the evening. Magnificent views, electric stove heater.

Sitting room with magnificent views of yachts at anchor.

Sitting room in the evening. Magnificent views, electric stove heater.
Sitting room in the evening. Magnificent views, electric stove heater. Sitting room in the evening. Magnificent views, electric stove heater.
Modern fully equipped laundry. Modern, fully equipped kitchen.
House plan.

Garden & Views

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The view of Mt Direction and yachts on their moorings from Derwent Hideaway. The view through an ancient oak and a huge gum tree.
View along the shore from Derwent Hideaway.