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Welcome to Rivulet Retreat in leafy South Hobart. A thoughtfully restored 1900s home where heritage charm meets modern comfort. Nestled in the foothills of kunanyi/Mount Wellington, and with the Hobart Rivulet flowing right through the garden, this two-bedroom retreat is perfect for guests looking to relax, explore, and soak in the best of Hobart's natural and historic surroundings. Inside, you'll find two cosy double bedrooms and a welcoming lounge set in the original part of the home, complete with a heat pump/air conditioner for year-round comfort. The bright, open-plan kitchen and dining area leads seamlessly to a partially covered timber deck, ideal for enjoying a BBQ or entertaining outdoors. Step outside to a quiet backyard with raised garden beds, a fire pit, and the gentle sound of the Hobart Rivulet flowing just beyond the low stone wall. Surrounded by nature, it feels a world away from the city, yet it's right on your doorstep. The rivulet is home to abundant wildlife, and if you're lucky, you might even spot the resident platypus from the garden. Located just a short stroll to South Hobart's buzzing café strip, public transport, and historic sites like the Cascades Brewery and the Female Factory, you'll enjoy both convenience and a rich connection to Hobart's past. The home also offers rare off-street parking, a valuable feature in this sought-after neighbourhood.

This award-winning beautifully renovated two bedroom cottage is so well located you can leave your car in the lock-up garage and walk to Hobart CBD along the Rivulet Walkway. The cottage is warm and comfortable year-round with reverse cycle air conditioning plus heaters in bedrooms, dining room, and underfloor heating in the bathroom. You're only moments to fabulous coffee shops and restaurants, near the Cascade Hotel and Cascade Visitors Centre plus an easy walk to the Macquarie St Shopping village. This charming home is a stunning surprise of style and quality hidden behind its cute facade. The cottage features eye-catching original 1840's floorboards and the Baltic Pine feature work in a tasteful blend of classic style with all the convenience of modern-day living. Free-flowing lifestyle spaces displaying original artwork by celebrated local artist Heidi Woodhead, easy access to NBN, WiFi, and Netflix along with a super modern kitchen, sun-drenched private rear decking, a rear yard wonderland packed with trees and plants, and a private courtyard all combine to create the ultimate CBD fringe holiday pad. The bedrooms are both, light-filled, stylish, and welcoming and the generously sized bathroom encourages a soak in the tub after a long day enjoying Hobart's many delights. They supply top quality professional laundered linen, as well as basic bathroom and kitchen amenities.

Welcome to Cascade Cottage, located in one of Hobart's most historic suburbs, directly across the road from the World Heritage Site Cascade Female Factory and down the road from the famous Cascade Brewery. Offering air conditioning and off street parking. It's perfect for small families, couples or friends travelling together. Great living area that boasts a comfortable 6-seater dining suite. The dining area flows onto a lounge room with 2 sofas (one of which folds down into a double bed). Younger guests can lounge about whilst watching videos on the large smart TV or playing a board game. The home sleeps 7 guests, including three bedrooms and a double fold out sofa bed in the lounge room. The main bedroom has a king-size bed with built in robe, and desk and chair overlooking the old female Factory. The second bedroom has a comfortable queen bed, The third bedroom has a queen bed, paired with a desk and chair as well as a mobile cot. Just off the third bedroom is the main bathroom with separate shower and bathtub. The home has two toilets.