Cascades Convict Connections - uncover your ancestral roots

The Loft at Soho is a cosy, yet contemporary, architect-designed townhouse set in historical South Hobart. The magnificent kunanyi (Mt Wellington) puts on a regular show with moving clouds or snow and can be clearly viewed from the living space. The beautiful Hobart Rivulet is at the end of the street, and two bicycles are provided. Although surrounded by popular cafes, bars and shops, The Loft is private and quiet. Up to four people can be accommodated, with one bedroom (Queen) and one sofa bed. There is a full kitchen, bathroom with heated towel rail, washer/dryer, French linen, double glazing and heating, balcony and courtyard with outdoor fireplace/barbeque. There is undercover parking at the door, and it's an easy 15-20 minute walk to the CBD via Macquarie Street or The Rivulet.

This charming historic house was built in 1897 and today provides an oasis in the Hobart city fringe. This property has five bedrooms with one super-king and five queen beds, a beautiful private established garden and adjoins a cute modern cafe. Base yourself at Lowena, a heritage listed home with a delightful garden. Ideal for a country lifestyle within a minute's proximity to the city centre. Downstairs, relax on the plush sofa in the lounge as the light streams in. This floor also houses a generous sized room with two queen beds and a bathroom. The second floor has four bedrooms and three bathrooms; a master bedroom with a super king bed and three bedrooms with queen size beds. The home offers views over the established gardens of Lowena and across to the historic homes of South and West Hobart. Open the windows or sit in the privacy of the garden and enjoy the sound of the birds. The home has been well lived in and we welcome children. The property adjoins a quiet cafe run by the owner where you can enjoy coffee and home cooked Asian and western breakfast and lunch or special order for dinner.

Little Halcyon is a tranquil 1930s property in historic South Hobart, right where it borders the CBD. Kunanyi (Mt Wellington) is visible from the doorstep and yet a supermarket, wine shop, Japanese restaurant, pharmacy and petrol station are within one to three min walk. Amble to Salamanca Place or Hobart Waterfront in thirty minutes. On-site parking makes car trips a breeze. The house itself has hotel-quality bedlinen, a well appointed bathroom and kitchen for your enjoyment. The house has plenty of period features, and is decorated with many vintage pieces in a nod to its history and an eye to a sustainable future. You will sense a mellow and inviting ambience as you walk through. Guests who love cooking and are tempted by the wonderful array of fresh and sometimes uniquely Tasmanian produce available at the many markets and providores around Hobart will find the kitchen is equipped with sharp knives and more than just the basic cookware, implements, appliances and serving ware. There is on-site parking by the side of the house for up to one car and unmetered parking on the street.