173 East Derwent Highway, Risdon Vale TAS 7016, Australia
The East Derwent Highway runs along the property and connects Risdon Vale directly to Hobart CBD, as well as to the Bowen Bridge toward Glenorchy.
Duke Park is about 1 km away, Geilston Bay Park is roughly 1.4 km, and the East Risdon State Reserve lies about 1.6 km from the property, offering nearby green space and walking tracks.
Yes. Metro Tasmania buses serve Risdon Vale, providing routes to Hobart, Rosny Park, Glenorchy and Bridgewater, so residents can easily reach central terminals.
The Saracens Head Inn (approximately 1.1 km) and Risdon Brook Bridge (about 1.3 km) are heritage-listed locations near the house, reflecting the area’s historic character.
Both the Mary Hutchinson Women’s Prison and the Risdon Prison Complex are situated about 0.9 km from the property.
Sugarloaf Hill, a prominent mountain, is just 0.3 km away, while Government Hills lie roughly 1.3 km from the house.
Risdon Vale’s surrounding scrub and bush can become very dry in summer, creating a high fire risk; the local Risdon Vale Volunteer Fire Brigade operates from a nearby fire station on Sugarloaf Road.
