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The Hobart Entrance: Kunanyi Foothills Estate

The Hobart Entrance: Kunanyi Foothills Estate

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Overview of The Hobart Entrance: Kunanyi Foothills Estate

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

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Hobart, TAS
  • Popular LocationKingborough Sports Centre8 min drive
  • Popular LocationSalamanca Market19 min drive
  • Popular LocationWrest Point Casino19 min drive
  • AirportHobart, TAS (HBA-Hobart Intl.)32 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Office 1

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Hobart Entrance: Kunanyi Foothills Estate

About:
After 3 years closing due to Covid, we are happy to open our property again to welcome guests visiting our beautiful island from September 2023.

Purest air & water in the world; stately home with timelessness and the utmost modernity characters; natural sanctuary of native trees, birds, wallabies and wildlife; spectacular views of the landscape, Derwent River, and Tasman Sea; less than 15 minutes to Hobart CBD, beaches; close to everything else Greater Hobart and its surroundings has to offer. It is not a regular house, it is a stately home uniquely selected and crafted to enrich lives.

The space

The estate is a delightful 5-acre lifestyle home located 220 m above sea level at the foothills of Kunanyi/Mt. Wellington with magnificent outlook to Derwent River entrance and beyond. Enjoy the stay with the most spectacular panoramic outlook of Mt. Wellington, River Derwent, Downtown Kingston, Tasman Peninsular, and as far afield as the Tasman Sea! Wake up to see the most spectacular dawn and bird singing. Sighting wild animals from your living room window. Executive quality furniture and interior design featuring unique Tasmanian timbers all around, 3 king size bedroom with 3 ensuites - First Class lifestyle living guaranteed in Hobart!

Highlights:

3 bedrooms (2 King, 1 Queen) with 3 ensuites (bath tub and shower)
1 sofa bed in library which can turn into 2 arm chairs, or two chaise lounges, 2 single beds or 1 king size bed
Spacious and modern kitchen with induction cook top, oven, microwave oven, dishwasher
Open floor plan from kitchen to dining, living, and library/family room
Living room with fireplace and spectacular view
Library and family with LED TV, Netflix, DVD and DVD library, and google Chromecast
Internet and Wifi
Outdoor dining, wood fire pizza oven, BBQ
All fresh and luxurious linen and towels

More details below

In door features 250 square meters of luxury living with designer furniture and decor, modern bathroom facilities, furniture, linen, and appliances. The property boasts spectacular views from every corner of the house. There are 2 king sized and 1 queen size bedrooms with 3 ensuites and open floor plan from kitchen, dining to living and study/ family area.
The living room features spectacular elevated view from every corner, fire place, floor to ceiling windows, classy Tasmanian Blackwood wall timber paneling, modern and elegant furniture and décor. Off the living room is the library/ family room where you can read a book, work up your new business plan, or simply a family gathering place to watch a movie.
The spacious modern kitchen features rare Tasmanian Huon pine with top of the line appliances including induction 4 burner cook top, oven, microwave oven, dishwasher. The dining room has floor to ceiling glass window boast spectacular view to the garden, water, bays, mountain and downtown Kingston.
The library featuring Tasmanian Oak built in cabinet and timber wall paneling, boasts spectacular view of water, bay, city afar. Opening to the other side of the living room is the dining room and kitchen with floor to ceiling windows, Huon pine ceiling cladding, beautiful view over the water, back patio, and garden.
The bedrooms and family/study has 100% Australian wool carpet. All 3 bedrooms have modern and elegant ensuites. The master bath is especially elegant and spacious with 2 person free standing bath tub looking towards lovely garden and the vast land of the property, separate shower and toilet. The master bath once again features the rare Tasmanian Huon pine cabinet and ceiling cladding. Both bedroom 2 (king bed) and bedroom 3 (queen bed) have beautiful view of the lovely garden, luxurious bed linen, natural latex mattress and Tasmanian Blackwood wall paneling.

Outdoor:
The property sits on 5 acres at 220 m above the sea level, hence offering elevated and spectacular view. The lovely well established garden features many beautiful and rare native flowers and plants. There are an outdoor dining set, a wood fired pizza oven and BBQ in the back patio with lovely view over garden, bay and water afar. The back patio is a truly a great place to enjoy breakfast while soaking up the sun and the view or chatting up waiting for the pizza to be baked. All waiting for you to create a memorial holiday for the whole family, or a unforgettable getaway romance for couple.


Guest access

The whole estate is yours!
Luxurious 3 bedrooms (2 king bed and 1 queen bed) with 3 en-suites and WIR
Shower with rain shower head and free standing bathtub
Library/Family with LED smart TV with chromecast enable you to connect to your smart devices; DVD player and stereo system, DVD library. The house also house a good collection of novels, cooking books, architecture books.
Wood fireplace with heat pump
BBQ, wood fire pizza oven
Induction cook top, Smeg oven and microwave oven, brand new dishwasher, brand new washing machine, dryer

Interaction with guests

We are available to answer any questions via phone, email, and text. Our property manager Andy is just a phone call away.

The neighbourhood

Hobart CBD: 15 minutes
Hobart International airport: 30 minutes
Kingston shopping center, Kingston Beach, Golf Course, Coastal Hiking Trails, and Blackmans Bay: less than 10 minutes
Nearby attractions include:
The Margate train and lavender field: 10 minutes away on the channel highway
Cherry farms where you a grab a bag of freshly picked famous Tasmanian cherry
Huonville: 30 minutes. There are many cherry farm on the way to Huonville.
Cygnet: 40 minutes away
Local warm children friendly beach Coningham beach is 15 mins away
Freycinet National Park: 2.5 hours
Port Arthur and the Tasman Peninsula: 1.5 hours
Coal River Valley Wine trail: 30 minutes
Huon Valley Wine, Cider, and food trail: 20 minutes


Getting around

Car is the best way to discover Tasmania. The neighbourhood is very popular with horse rider.

Other things to note

If you are a nature and wildlife lover, feel free to explore the garden with care. Look for sighting of native hens (or turbo chook), wallabies, parrots, Superb fairywren, and plenty of other wildlife within the property.
Visitor accommodation permit granted 24 May 2017 DA-2017-176

Property manager

Andrew Thompson

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed
Must notify owner

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Must notify owner
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number DA-2017-176

About the area

Hobart

This vacation home is located in Kingston, a neighborhood in Hobart, and is in a rural area and on a river. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Salamanca Market and Salamanca Place, while those looking for another kind of activity may want to check out Hobart Cruise Terminal. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kingborough Sports Centre or North Hobart Oval. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hobart, TAS

What's nearby

  • Kingborough Sports Centre - 8 min drive
  • Salamanca Market - 19 min drive
  • Wrest Point Casino - 19 min drive
  • Salamanca Place - 19 min drive
  • Hobart Cruise Terminal - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Tasmanian Transport Museum Station - 31 min drive
  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 9 min drive
  • The Timeless Way - 10 min drive
  • The Salty Dog Hotel - 11 min drive
  • Young's Table - 9 min drive
  • KFC - 9 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Family Holiday
A perfect location for our Canadian family to visit our Tasmanian based daughter and her family. Comfortable beds, great bathrooms and lots of space to stretch out. The outdoor pizza oven was a treat. Hope you decide to reopen the pool and spa. Will definitely return. Thank you so much for your warm hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great and unique experience
Unique experience
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Austin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Get-a-way
Our family had a wonderful stay at the Hobart Entrance. The kids loved all of the wallabies in the yard, the views were amazing, and everyone enjoyed the pizzas from the outdoor oven. The wood fire was a nice touch and made for a very warm and cozy feel.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H., Great Bay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Wonderful, quirky and great location + comfy beds.

10/10 Excellent

Dee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect mums getaway
Perfect getaway for our group of mums in the height of school holidays in need of some R&R, secluded location gave the illusion of being far away, but in reality all the conveniences only minutes drive away. Comfortable beds and perfect that each one had its own en-suite. Both the hot tub and pool got good use over the course of our stay! The cute animals that visited at dusk an added bonus! Thanks for having us, highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

About the host

Hosted by Andrew Thompson

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Owner/Host:
As an environmental scientist specializing in the field of water science, after many years living and working in the United States, Canada, and Vietnam and traveled to many parts of the world; my family and I chose Australia home. Currently, I work as a winemaker, and part time board director.
Andrew is your host and only a phone call away. Andy used to work as a winemaker, running a successful boutique winery and accommodation business in Richmond.
With our deep rooted passion for nature and the environment, we and our local team wants to establish a unique executive holiday retreat - a nature sanctuary in one of the most peaceful, tranquil, and spectacular spots on Earth. We invite you to come and set you free, discover yourself and the world from from a different perspective of living.
We are looking forward to being your host!
With much love,
Anh and Andrew

Why they chose this property

Purest air & water in the world; stately home with timelessness and the utmost modernity characters; totally private; natural sanctuary of native trees, birds, wildlife; spectacular views of the landscape, Derwent River, and Tasman Sea; less than 15 minutes to Hobart CBD, beaches; close to everything else Hobart and its surroundings has to offer. It is not a regular house, it is a stately home uniquely selected and crafted to enrich lives.

What makes this property unique

"Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you." Frank Lloyd Wright
The estate is a luxurious 5-acre lifestyle home located 220 m above sea level at the foothills of Kunanyi/Mt. Wellington with magnificent outlook to Derwent River entrance and beyond. Enjoy the stay with the most spectacular panoramic outlook of Mt. Wellington, River Derwent, Downtown Kingston, Tasman Peninsular, and as far afield as the Tasman Sea! Wake up to see the most spectacular dawn and bird singing. Waiting by the fireplace at night to catch the Australis Aurora from your living room. Sighting wild animals from your living room window. Executive quality furniture and interior design featuring unique Tasmanian timbers all around - First Class lifestyle living guaranteed in Hobart!
In door features 250 square meters of luxury living with modern facilities, furniture, linen, and appliances. The property boasts spectacular views from every corner of the house. There are 3 king sized bedrooms with 3 ensuite and open floor plan from kitchen, dining to living and study/ family area. The library has a sofa bed which can turn into 2 arm chairs, 2 chair lounges, 2 single bed, or 1 king bed.
Outdoor features a lovely well established garden features many beautiful and rare native flowers and plants. There are an outdoor dining set, a wood fired pizza oven and BBQ in the back patio with lovely view over garden, bay and water afar. The back patio is a truly a great place to enjoy breakfast while soaking up the sun and the view or chatting up waiting for the pizza to be baked. Luxury accommodation in the heart of Hobart yet so close to nature!
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