Wielangta

Description

Three-bedroom, 3-level, architecturally stunning 175m2 (1900 sq ft) self-contained vacation house between the East Coast and the Tasman Peninsula in the highlands above Bream Creek. Faces north-east with fantastic ocean views, capturing the sun and shielded from southerlies by a huge stand of trees and the hilly terrain.

Immediately adjacent to Wielangta Forest on 18 hectares (40 acres) of private natural beauty and wildlife, with 3 decks, heaps of light and fabulous views overlooking Marion Bay, Maria Island and the Tasman Sea.

45 minutes and yet light-years east of the Hobart (International) Airport. Close to Maria Island, Freycinet Peninsula, Richmond historic village, Port Arthur and the rest of the East Coast and Tasman Peninsula.

Excellent bush walking, fishing, surfing, scuba diving, rock climbing and eco-boat tours are features of the area - as well as visiting the historic towns of Richmond and Port Arthur - or day trips to Maria Island, Freycinet Peninsula and National Park or the cliff walks of the Tasman Peninsula - or just sitting on one of the decks overlooking the ocean and relaxing. Peaceful, exhilarating, serene.

This truly original holiday house is ideal for a small or large family or up to three couples. Sleeps 7+; fully self-contained including linen.

"The property was beautiful with sweeping views of the bush, bay & Maria Island. A lovely location to relax & explore the scenic coastline & forests. A top spot; definitely worth a visit!" Bryony Jan 08, Rating 5/5

The House & Property

The holiday house contains a large master bedroom on the 3rd level with a queen-size bed and 'moon-light', 2 double bedrooms with their own deck on the lower level and a window seat/single bed, all overlooking the ocean. 1-2 extras can be accommodated in the lounge room (huge wrap-around sofa), plus there is an infant port-a-cot.

Fully equipped modern kitchen including dishwasher, new full-size refrigerator, large stove, oven, microwave, all new appliances, etc. Laundry and unique clothes dryer. BBQ and outdoor family-size table on the main deck.

Large, open-plan lounge/dining room around a huge, slow combustion wood stove (with heaps of cut wood in the shed across the drive from the main house), with digital TV, DVD, stereo CD, etc.; 8-person wrap-around couch; full-size dining table, built-in book cases, writing desk, reading alcove with books, etc.

Hardwood floors with Oriental rugs throughout. Ceiling fan and skylights in the 2-storey cathedral ceiling.

Two levels of wrap-around decks (total 97 m2; 1000 sq ft) overlooking the property, Wielangta Forest and down to Marion Bay, Cape Bernier, Cape Peron, Maria Island and the Tasman Sea, plus a third secluded deck with tea table on the shaded west side of the house. Tree swing and trampoline for the kids. Outside tables and chairs ideal for leisurely dining on the sunny main deck, plus a Cape Hatteras hammock and heaps of accessible yard and hillside.

Land for Wildlife & Vacinity

Wielangta is 40 acres of heavenly private property with abundant wildlife including falcons, eagles, kookaburras, quolls, bandicoots, wombats, potoroos, wallabies and pademelons. The property has been approved and is part of the Tasmanian Land for Wildlife scheme.

We are actively working with Land for Wildlife and the Understorey Network to create better land for native wildlife connected with Wielangta Forest. Three creeks cross the property and there are two dams (ponds). The garden area has an abundance of native shrubs and trees including various grevillea, bansia, acacia (wattles) and callistemon (bottlebrushes) set against Wielangta Forest.

Watch the sun rise out of the ocean each morning, and the moon over the evening ocean, from the decks and from elsewhere on the property. Birders bring your guidebooks, and look for brown falcons, boobooks, yellow-tailed black cockatoos and many different varieties of robins including the flame and dusty robin. Whale watchers grab your binoculars.

This is an eco-friendly house and property. The house was built from natural materials, much of it recycled polished timber. All rainwater is collected and used. Heating (only necessary in winter) is by a huge wood combustion stove, with cut wood immediately available.

There are bush walks on the property and throughout the adjacent Wielangta Forest, home to the magnificent Eucalyptus Regnans (the tallest flowering plant on earth) as well as the rare and endangered Swift Parrot (a migratory parrot for whom Wielangta is its breeding stronghold) and Tasmanian Wedge-tailed Eagle. Out of respect for the wildlife, and future guests, no pets and no smoking anywhere on the property. However, a bottle of excellent wine from one of our nearby Bream Creek and Cape Bernier boutique vineyards awaits you on arrival!

Feature List

• Barbeque
• Bedding (Linen)
• Cooking Facilities
• CD Player
• DVD Player
• Inhouse Movies
• Linen Supplied
• Microwave
• Open Fireplace
• Refrigerator
• TV Reception
• Wheelchair Access
• Non-smoking
• Clothes Dryer
• Iron
• Stereo
• Washing Machine
• Safe Children's Area
• Digital TV
• Wildlife Visits & Birding
• Port-a-Cot
• Spectacular Ocean Views
• Close to Marion Bay
• 40 Acres with Bush Trails
• Adjacent to Wielangta Forest
• Books, CDs, DVDs

Rates

Note: Pricing is subject to change, and a minimum stay period and other conditions may apply. You should confirm pricing with the property owner.

All rates indicated are per week. "Extras" are per couple not per person. If we don't have prior full-week guests, we are willing to entertain weekend or long-weekend guests at 50% of the corresponding weekly rate. We are happy to discuss special rates for longer rentals during the off-peak seasons.

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Prices listed based on 2 adults. Property has 4 beds and can sleep a maximum 7 people

Extras

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