The Yard - Comfortable Home in Riverside

Summary
This Riverside home, just 5 minutes from Launceston, offers an ideal blend of comfort, convenience, and endless entertainment. With 4 spacious bedrooms and 3 bathrooms across two levels, this home is thoughtfully designed for relaxed living and creating memories.

This home is simple, functional, clean, and comfortable – perfect for family or group getaways and creating lasting memories.

The space
As you enter, you’ll find the lounge to your left featuring breathtaking, unobstructed views over the river to the mountains and a new 75-inch TV with access to Foxtel, Netflix, Paramount Plus, and Amazon Prime.

Leading seamlessly into the kitchen - dining area, and out onto the deck. A contemporary pool table is cleverly hidden beneath the dining tabletop, ready for game night.

To your immediate right are stairs to the lower level and a hallway that leads to the main bathroom and three bedrooms, including a master with an ensuite. A separate toilet on this level adds convenience and privacy.

Heading downstairs, you’ll discover a fourth bedroom, equipped with a 100-inch projector—perfect for relaxing with a movie in bed. This level also offers a bathroom with a spa bath, a laundry equipped with both a washer and dryer and access to the outdoor area.

The backyard is an entertainers dream. Large outdoor cinema for movies under the stars, 10 metre pool, which is available for Summer use from December through Easter (Please note that the pool is NOT heated), 4 person Finnish Sauna, fire pit area with deck chairs, stone wood fired BBQ and gas BBQ.

For family fun, there’s an outdoor corn hole set along with two giant Connect 4 games, ensuring hours of entertainment for kids and adults alike.

Guest access
You will have access to the whole property as your own. You are welcome to check in any time after the designated check in time as access is via a lockbox.

The neighbourhood
Riverside is a unique and peaceful suburb, sitting on the hillside west of Launceston. A self-contained suburb, Riverside offers a large shopping complex including a well-equipped Woolworths, gift shop, a pharmacy, a bakery and more.

Nearby you will find the Tailrace Centre, Kids Paradise and a recreation area located alongside the Tamar River.
Riverside is the gateway to the Tamar wine region. Some places to note include Swinging Gate, Velo wines, Moores Hill Estate, Tamar Ridge, Stoney Rise, Rosevears, and the ever-so-popular Timbre restaurant.

The Tasmanian Zoo is located in Riverside, which exhibits over 100 different rare, native and exotic species of animals. Watch the Tasmanian Devil at feeding time, interact with a wombat, hold a slippery snake or play with the active meerkats!

Your property is additionally right near Trevallyn. Visit the Trevallyn shop precinct which includes the Neighbourhood cafe, the Trevallyn Grocer, a Post Office and Pharmacy, the Shopfront Trevallyn homewares boutique and Mesa hairdressers. The Trevallyn recreational area is only a short drive away. With several picnic and BBQ areas as well as archery, an array of walking tracks and an extensive network of mountain bike trails, catering to all skill levels. The Trevallyn Dam is located within the grounds, which is the source of the local hydro water supply, and an incredible sight when in flood.

Only 10 minutes from the city, it’s an easy drive to town. Launceston City has a variety of shops, cafes and restaurants as well as the City Park which is known for its beautiful oak tree gardens, playground for the children, a plant-filled conservatory and cheeky snow monkeys.

Whilst in the CBD, make sure to visit the Cataract Gorge. A spectacular natural formation where you can enjoy long and short walks, fresh water swimming basins, the world's longest single-span chairlift and vibrant peacocks! An additional, unique way to experience this attraction is via the Tamar Cruise vessel, which cruises through the waters that carve between the rocky formations.
Getting around (optional)
To get the most out of your stay, to be able to explore all that Launceston and its surrounds have to offer, a car is recommended. Additionally, there are many alternative options listed below:

METRO BUS SERVICE: Metro bus service provides transportation throughout Launceston and its surrounding suburbs each day. To access timetables, routes, and prices, please visit the Metro Tasmania Website.

FREE TIGER BUS: The bus travels around the city. There are bus stops located nearby outside Princes Square Park and the Launceston General Hospital. It is easy to spot – painted with the black and brown stripes of a Tasmanian Tiger! For timetables and routes, please see the Metro Tasmania Site (Free Tiger Bus).

ELECTRIC SCOOTERS: You will find purple electric scooters scattered around Launceston. To access these, please get the Beam app. Please wear the helmet provided and be safe.

BIKE RENTAL: Roll Cycles at 112 Cimitiere St offer bike rentals with options to suit most riders. Whether you are taking a leisurely stroll around town or taking on our world-famous mountain bike trails, Roll Cycles have you covered.

Uber is a popular form of transport used by many locals and tourists. To use, simply download the ‘Uber’ app on your phone and book a ride to your destination.

TAXI: Local taxi service can be found on the internet.

AIRPORT SHUTTLE: The airport shuttle service can be found on the internet.

Other things to note
IMPORTANT: Please note that the pool is ONLY available in Summer months.
IMPORTANT: Guests have access to the indoor spa bath. The outdoor hot tub is reserved for owner use only.
There is an internal staircase inside, with no baby gates.

Interaction with guests
If you need assistance at any time the Moxxi Team are only a message away.