6 Anne Street

George Town was first settled in 1804 and has been continuously occupied since, making it one of Australia’s earliest European settlements. The town grew around the mouth of the Tamar River and was officially named after King George III in 1811. Its long history includes Aboriginal habitation dating back at least 7,000 years.

The Barracks and Convict Gaol is approximately 0.1 km away, and the Cable Station House is about 0.3 km from the property. Other nearby heritage sites include The Charles Robbins hotel (0.2 km) and the Pier Hotel (0.3 km), all within a short walking distance.

George Town offers swimming, surfing, fishing and boating along its coastline, and a Little Penguin colony can be found at Low Head, roughly 6 km north of town. The council is also developing 80 km of mountain‑bike trails on Mount George and in the Tippogoree Hills, providing extensive riding opportunities.

The town has a Mediterranean‑influenced oceanic climate with mild, relatively dry summers and cool, wetter winters. Average maximum temperatures range from about 21 °C in February to 13 °C in July, while annual precipitation averages around 672 mm.

George Town is served by a regional hospital, supermarkets and other retail facilities. Important infrastructure includes the Basslink 400 kV submarine power cable, the Tamar Valley Power Station, and the nearby Bell Bay port and aluminium‑manganese smelter.

Within a few minutes’ walk you can reach The Charles Robbins hotel (0.2 km) and the historic Pier Hotel (0.3 km). Several heritage houses and the Regent Square and George Town Memorial Hall are also situated less than 0.5 km away.

The town sits on the eastern bank of the Tamar River, with the Batman Bridge linking it to the West Tamar. It also benefits from the Basslink submarine cable that connects Tasmania to the national electricity market, and the nearby Bell Bay port facilitates maritime transport.