"Perfectly nestled under the gaze of St Patricks Head on Tasmania's stunning north east coast, embracing vistas from the white sandy St Helens beaches to the dazzling Strzelecki ranges of Flinders Island, you have discovered a property like no other on the planet.
Here you are free to dream, free to immerse yourself deep in the wonder of nature, watching whales breach as flashes of white foam grow and fade in the azure coastal waters, under a billion stars so close at night, or by the warmth of a simple fire while native fauna accepts your presence"
The main Lodge has four double bedrooms, two large living areas, a dining area, two bathrooms and a commercial size kitchen, which has a new stainless steel gas stove and oven and a Rayburn wood stove which has a water jacket that heats the water during the winter months and is also used for cooking, it also heats the house during the cold winter months.
There is also a large Saxon wood heater that heats the Lodge and two gas cocks which can be used to heat the Lodge, we have not had to use the gas cocks in the ten years we have been here.
There is a cellar under the Lodge and an attic above the two top bedrooms.
The main Lodge runs on a 240 volt solar system that is more that adequate,
... Read more sometimes we have to run the generator; the generator also charges the batteries.
The main Lodge was built with quality in mind; there are Tasmanian Oak timber floors all through the bottom floors.
The Lodge is about 360 sq mts of living space with the additional surrounding deck areas.
Oregon timber beams throughout, Celery Top Pine posts that soar high above the cathedral ceilings.
The building is north facing and captures the winter sun which heats the house and captures the sun for the solar system.
The Lodge keeps cool in summer and is very comfortable all year round.
There is decking all around the Lodge, the decking at the front of the Lodge is very large and shares the amazing ocean views.
The living areas and front bedrooms also share the amazing ocean views, the two back bedrooms both share the lovely bush setting.
There is a two car garage close to the lodge, two 10,000 gallon concrete water tanks and one 5,500 gallon water tank, which
is more than enough water storage for the year.
There is a copper sprinkler system on the Lodge for fire fighting purposes.
In addition to the Lodge there are three solar powered 12 volt Eco cabins.
The cabins are 100mts from the Lodge and are 10mts apart.
Each cabin is identical with an open plan layout.
The cabins are fully self contained with a full gas stove and oven, 12 volt low compression electric fridge, a large ensuite bathroom Queen size beds, wardrobe, dining setting, futon lounge sofa and a color TV.
They are about 4.5 x 6.5 mts with a large deck area with privacy screens that have the ocean views.
The cabins have been built using Ecoply timber cladding and iron roofs and timber decks.
The cabins are timber lined and have tile floors.
This is a true lifestyle business that is enjoyable to run and is run with no staff.
The business is fully licensed and has all necessary government approvals.
The property has a conservation covenant on it, we have 29.4 hectares and we have only locked up 25 hectares leaving 4.4 hectares for further development, if required, subject to council approval.
The property backs onto St Patricks Head State Reserve which is about 1500 hectares of forest.
The property has old growth forest deep in the valleys which houses the Unique Blind Velvet Worm, highly protected.
The property is home to numerous endangered species such as; a family of Wedge Tail Eagles, White Goshawk, Swift Parrot, Flame Robins,Tasmanian Devils Spotted Tail Quoll, Eastern Barred Bandicoots, wombats just to name a few.
In addition to the above there are numerous wallabies and possums
We are 600mts above sea level on the shoulder of St Patricks Head and overlook the coast line from Falmouth through to the tip of Tasmania, Eddystone Point and on a clear day you can see Flinders Island.
St Marys is a small town with a population of about 600 people spread throughout the area.
There is a supermarket, with an inhouse butcher, a Post Office, CBA Bank, Chemist, Hotel, cafes, a great wholefood shop and a newsagent and several other retail outlets.
There is a Health & Community Centre which has a small hospital and very impressive facilities.
St Marys is 12 minutes from the most beautiful beaches in Tasmania, the coast is locally known as the suncoast as it is constantly sunny and quite mild compared to the rest of Tasmania.
St Helens the game fishing capitol is only 35 minutes away and has larger supermarkets, hardwares and a larger hospital and several cafes.
We are only 25 minutes form Bicheno, a lovely holiday and fishing village and only 1 hour away from Freycinet National Park and Swansea, which are perfect day trips for guests, check out our website and go to the attractions page.
Due to the positive response to the sale of our property and the fact, you will never find such a beautiful property with stunning views we have mixed feelings about selling, as people have commented, “you will never find a property like this again.”
You are welcome to come and stay at our retreat and appreciate the environment and the property in general and to understand the local area.
Rainbow Retreat is a nature based business and is in high demand by international tourists.
We have had guests from all over the world who marvel at the bush setting, the amazing ocean views and the wildlife.
We are heavily supported by the mainland guests and also by the Tasmanian guests who regularly visit the north east coast for their weekends away and annual holidays.
We do all our own laundry and we do not hire staff, this business is easily run by two people.
We cater meals to the guests which bring in additional income but it is not necessary to cater as the cabins are fully self contained.
We have now started marketing Rainbow Retreat as a “True Carbon Neutral” accommodation which is the way the tourism business is heading.
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Alarm System
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Yes
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Broadband
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Yes
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Floorboards
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Yes
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Gas Heating
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Yes
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Smoking Allowed
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Yes
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Heating
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Other
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Hot Water Service
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Gas
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Balcony
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Yes
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Deck
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Yes
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Outdoor Entertaining Area
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Yes
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Pet Friendly
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Yes
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Remote Garage
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Yes
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Secure Parking
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Yes
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Shed
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Yes
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Solar Panels
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Yes
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Water Tank
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Yes
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Solar Hot Water
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Grey Water System
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Energy Rating
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Sensational Panoramic Ocean Views Of The East Coast Of Tasmania. Unbundance Of Wildlife.
