Derwent Retreat is a fully equipped executive residence situated on Stony point in historic Austins Ferry 15 minutes from Hobart. It has some of the best views in the state with a Panorama stretching from Mt Wellington in the south to Mt Direction to the east and north to the Quoin and beyond. The area is surrounded by parks and steeped in history.
You drive through James Austin Park on the north side of the Yacht club and where the first ferry in Tasmania was located to get to Derwent retreat and the area has much historical interest..
The house is fully furnished, has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen and laundry, barbeque, towels, linen, TV, broadband etc. It sleeps eight people and one baby and all rooms have majestic views of the river and Mt Wellington.
The property has a modern fully equipped kitchen with microwave, hotplates, stove and fridge. The laundry has a washing machine and dryer. On the balcony there is a gas barbeque and second dining table and chairs. All linen and crockery are provided and there is a TV, stereo etc. central heating or wood stove for warmth, a local call only telephone, wireless internet for business and large garden with many natural rock features and small basketball hoop for relaxation. Derwent Retreat is is surrounded by water or parks and located a short drive or walk away through Austin Park to a public launching ramp and yacht club. It has a large garden with many natural rock features.
Derwent Retreat is an ideal Hobart base for business or pleasure, only a short drive from the Brooker Highway and close to major business and tourist attractions such as Moorilla, Cadburys, Alpenrail, Bonorong Park, Richmond, New Norfolk, Salmon Ponds and the Derwent valley. Claremont Golf and Bowls Clubs are both only a couple of kilometres away. Public transport is easily accessed and shops are less than half a kilometre away. A Woolworths-Safeway Shopping Centre is one kilometre away. (See Activities). All main rooms have wonderful views of the Derwent River and Mount Wellington.
Derwent Retreat 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.
Pets are welcome at Derwent Retreat but not inside. There is an enclosure suitable for compatible animals.
Room/Bed Configuration
Sleeps 6, with folding beds 9
Master Bedroom - Queen size bed
Bedroom - Double bed
Bedroom - Two single beds
Two single folding beds on request
Portacot on request (Babies stay for free)
The sofas are very comfortable!
Bathrooms and Toilets
Master bedroom ensuite with shower and toilet
Second bathroom with bath and shower
Separate toilet
Business Facilities
Computer and desk supplied. Cable and wireless broadband are available at no charge.
Telephone
A local call only telephone is provided. The number is 09211096
Library
A book swap library. CD's and videos available..
Facilities of the Elderly and Physically Handicapped
The property is not fully wheelchair accessible according to Australian standard AS 1428. It may suit people with limited disabilities depending on whether assistance was available from others in the party. There are two steps to the front door with a bannister rail on the right side. The foyer and living room are on this level and then there are two steps down again to the dining, kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms which are all on the one level and a bar rail is provided on the adjacent wall. The front door and both showers have entrance lips and no bars. The showers are not suitable for wheel chairs and shower heads are not removable. Hand rails are installed in the main toilet. All door frames are standard size.
Other Facilites
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 barbeque area with a second dining table and chairs. All linen and crockery are provided and there is a TV, stereo, wireless internet access etc. Heating is underfloor and wall mounted. There is also a wood buring stove.
There is a large garden with many natural rock features and small basketball hoop for relaxation.
Supplied
Without notice and at your risk:
Fishing gear
By prior email request at your risk:
Bicycles, canoes and sail board (if available)
High baby chairs. Portacots.