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The Mill Race, Restored heritage apartment in walking distance to city & Mtn
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 270 sq m
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Hobart, TAS
- Salamanca Market14 min walk
- Salamanca Place16 min walk
- Constitution Dock16 min walk
- Hobart, TAS (HBA-Hobart Intl.)19 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Kitchenette
About this property
The Mill Race, Restored heritage apartment in walking distance to city & Mtn
The Mill Race is a colonial 3 story building, brought back to life from derelict condition. The apartment offers a contemporary living space enhanced by a bespoke fit out.
Our approach has been to conserve rather than restore, to capture a balance between ‘old and new’. This apartment is for those who appreciate essential updates whilst still able to reflect on the exposed layers of the building’s history.
The c1870 building fronts onto Macquarie street, a MAIN ARTERIAL ROAD into Hobart. Therefore the traffic noise can be a bother to some people. The building itself is over three levels with the Stayz apartment situated on the top floor. The private entrance to the apartment is at street level. next to a makers studio and shop. There is also a living space used by the host below street level that opens into a courtyard which it shares with a cottage c1830.
The apartment on the top floor offers a warm generous sized queen bedroom with a luxuriously mattress fitted with high quality bed linen and a spacious contemporary bespoke en-suite (walk in shower) At the rear of the building is the quiet kitchen/ living room. This room is especially peaceful and relaxing as it becomes imbued with afternoon light. Even cloudy days make the couch a favourite reading spot, especially when the French doors are opened to the magnificent view over the Hobart rivulet and up to mountain Kunanyi. The kitchen is equipped with induction stove top , sink, microwave, toaster and kettle as well as other basic cooking equipment. Please note that for practical and safety reasons, the indoor fireplaces have been blocked off and are not to be used by guests, as is the attic which is still being restored and the staircase is especially steep for some.
The building is located with an easy walk to the city, Salamanca and the ferry to MONA. The apartment is also a great starting point for a walk up the Mtn.
The door to the apartment is fitted with a keypad for easy and independent access. The host works from the studio/shop downstairs and lives in the basement apartment while in town. The host is also restoring the c1830's cottage behind the main building, so is am nearby if you need anything.
Otherwise, your stay is as private and independent as you wish.
Just a note on the two heaters, a master switch is located on the skirting board below and an on/off switch is positioned on the left side of each heater. A thermostat adjustment is on the top. The kitchen heater thermostat is a little tricky to access as I had to deflect some of the heat away from the window frame.
Also to note is the street parking which has recently changed, there is now a clear way from 6.30am to 9.30 am in the morning and 3 pm until 5.30pm in the afternoon. Best to drive down the back if you are being dropped off during the hours the clear way is running.
Thank you for reading through the description, I hope you chose to stay at the Mill Race apartment. Adam/your host.
Our approach has been to conserve rather than restore, to capture a balance between ‘old and new’. This apartment is for those who appreciate essential updates whilst still able to reflect on the exposed layers of the building’s history.
The c1870 building fronts onto Macquarie street, a MAIN ARTERIAL ROAD into Hobart. Therefore the traffic noise can be a bother to some people. The building itself is over three levels with the Stayz apartment situated on the top floor. The private entrance to the apartment is at street level. next to a makers studio and shop. There is also a living space used by the host below street level that opens into a courtyard which it shares with a cottage c1830.
The apartment on the top floor offers a warm generous sized queen bedroom with a luxuriously mattress fitted with high quality bed linen and a spacious contemporary bespoke en-suite (walk in shower) At the rear of the building is the quiet kitchen/ living room. This room is especially peaceful and relaxing as it becomes imbued with afternoon light. Even cloudy days make the couch a favourite reading spot, especially when the French doors are opened to the magnificent view over the Hobart rivulet and up to mountain Kunanyi. The kitchen is equipped with induction stove top , sink, microwave, toaster and kettle as well as other basic cooking equipment. Please note that for practical and safety reasons, the indoor fireplaces have been blocked off and are not to be used by guests, as is the attic which is still being restored and the staircase is especially steep for some.
The building is located with an easy walk to the city, Salamanca and the ferry to MONA. The apartment is also a great starting point for a walk up the Mtn.
The door to the apartment is fitted with a keypad for easy and independent access. The host works from the studio/shop downstairs and lives in the basement apartment while in town. The host is also restoring the c1830's cottage behind the main building, so is am nearby if you need anything.
Otherwise, your stay is as private and independent as you wish.
Just a note on the two heaters, a master switch is located on the skirting board below and an on/off switch is positioned on the left side of each heater. A thermostat adjustment is on the top. The kitchen heater thermostat is a little tricky to access as I had to deflect some of the heat away from the window frame.
Also to note is the street parking which has recently changed, there is now a clear way from 6.30am to 9.30 am in the morning and 3 pm until 5.30pm in the afternoon. Best to drive down the back if you are being dropped off during the hours the clear way is running.
Thank you for reading through the description, I hope you chose to stay at the Mill Race apartment. Adam/your host.
Property manager
Adam Wallace
Languages
English
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number PLN-16-00116
About the area
Hobart
Hobart Central Business District, a neighbourhood in Hobart, is home to this apartment. Travellers 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 Constitution Dock. Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery and Maritime Museum of Tasmania are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Hobart, TAS
What's nearby
- Salamanca Market - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
- Salamanca Place - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Constitution Dock - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Franklin Wharf - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Wrest Point Casino - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Hungry Jack's - 5 min walk
- Mr. Good Guy - 6 min walk
- Shamrock Hotel - 10 min walk
- Astor Grill - 8 min walk
- The Standard - 10 min walk
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About the host
Hosted by Adam Wallace

Originally from Sydney, I moved to Tasmania more than 35years ago. I now work and sell from the studio at ground level while slowly restoring the building
Why they chose this property
Close to town. An easy walk to most places
What makes this property unique
The approach to the restoration has left much of the original fabric of the building intact. The feel of the past has not been lost or covered. The building could have been picked up out of London and plonked on Macquarie Street, the Georgian architecture is an exact copy of the merchants shop/living arrangement.
Languages:
English
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