Derwent Vista is a fully furnished 1980's self contained villa with absolute waterfront to the Derwent river and great views of the river, yachts at anchor, Mount Direction and Gunner's Quoin and is located at 10 Harbinger Lane Austins Ferry off Austins Ferry road.
Derwent Vista has three bedrooms and the master bedroom has an en suite bathroom/toilet, There is also a large separate bathroom with separate toilet and wash basin. The modern fully equipped spacious kitchen has wonderful views and there is a separate laundry. On the deck there is a barbeque. The property is fully equipped and self-contained with fridge, stove washing machine and drier, TV, stereo etc. Towels, linen, salt, pepper, coffee, tea, and enough milk to get you started are also provided. Derwent Vista sleeps up to 9 people and one baby (See Room/Bed Configuration). All main rooms have wonderful views of the Derwent River and Mount Direction. It has a large riverside garden dominated by an ancient bhutan cyprus hedge and a very old elm planted by Lady Franklin.
The property is bordered to the east by water and by parks on the west side of Harbinger Lane. The local Yacht club and launching ramp are close by and shops and public transport on the old main road are both a short walk away and easily accessed by vehicle.
Derwent Vista 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 Vista 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 sofa bed and foldbeds up to 9
Master Bedroom - Queen size bed
Bedroom - Double bed
Bedroom - Two single beds
Sofa double bed and single folding bed
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 09211097
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 is one step to the front and side door and on the water side of the building one step to the verandah. All rooms are otherwise on the same level. The showers have entrance lips, are not suitable for wheel chairs and shower heads are not removable. Hand rails are installed in the ensuite shower and 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 broadband etc. A heat pump provides heating and cooling. There are also supplementary heaters.
There is a large garden dominated by a Bhutan cypruss hedge and a large elm planted by Lady Franklin the wife of an early Tasmanian governor.
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.