A business and a home opportunity based in beautiful Franklin in the Huon Valley Tasmania.
A guest favourite on AirBnB, this property is in the top 5% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews and reliability, with a Super Host status. Also winning the Traveller Review award in 2025 through Booking dot com and glowing guest book comments available to view. The Convent was a Nunnery and a Schoolhouse which are now converted into 3 or 4 self contained apartments. Currently used as holiday lets through two booking platforms.
The apartments are self-contained with Fridge, Microwave Oven, Cooktops, Oven, Washing machine, dryer and TVs. Crockery, cooking utensils and even coffee machines.
The Schoolhouse has a deck leading into a foyer and laundry entrance, and a large living area with beautiful dark timber cathedral ceilings and timber floor. Stairs lead to a mezzanine bedroom with a king size bed and through to a luxury bathroom with an open shower, bath and toilet, including underfloor heating. Downstairs, double locking doors can be opened to include the KIllalea unit at the rear which has a queen size bedroom, hanging space, a second lounge living area with wood heater and a kitchenette. A second beautiful tiled bathroom with shower, toilet and vanity and floor heating is also in this space. The yard at the rear is fenced and two storage sheds for wood and utilities. A small courtyard is gated and has a bbq.
The Alice Catherine Unit in the middle of the building is decorated in an eclectic Art deco style. A kitchen dining area with polished concrete floor and a study nook leads to a lounge at the front with exposed convict brick fireplace and electric log fire heater and timber floor. Beautiful views across the river from the Verandah seating to enjoy this view. Has a king size bedroom with a dual access bathroom suitable for those that need easy access to the shower with wide doorways. A skylight floods the dining area warmed by a 4 way electric heating/aircon.
The Martina Unit at the northern end of the building has vaulted ceiling in the kitchen dining area with large 4 way electric heater /aircon, a luxury bathroom containing a composite stone two person bath, a walk in shower, vanity and toilet. Underfloor heating. European style laundry with sink and washing machine/dryer. A patio at the rear for enjoying the sun and also has a small bbq.
Bookings are steady and into the next year. Vendors are keen for a Walk in Walk out scenario.
Some painting and landscaping are still ongoing.
This property lends itself to continuing as is or becoming a home and business as holiday accommodation or rental properties for older couples. flat access at the rear to all units and parking front and rear.
A short walk to Cafes, and restaurants, the Lady Franklin Hotel and the Franklin Waterfront. The Olde Franklin Tavern for the locals to get together, The Wooden Boat Centre, The Franklin Community Bowls Club, The Post Office and the beautiful Art Deco Palais Theatre. A Bus Service to Hobart takes about 45 minutes. Franklin is a social community with always something to do.
