Private bedroom
- Shared bathroom
- Wardrobe or rack
- Desk available
- Own outdoor area
- Good view or outlook
The room is currently unfurnished but I can help you find some if you need some.
The room roughly measures 3.7m long x 2.7m wide with regular ceiling height of 2.7m. It has a full-width sliding glass door at one end opening onto a covered verandah and small garden area.
The house has three bedrooms. The third bedroom is used as storage and workspace (ie is full of my half finished projects), and is used as the main access out to the shared main garden area.
Home Description
Description of the home
A free-standing, older-style, timber-clad home with floorboards throughout. There’s three bedrooms, a shared bathroom, combined lounge-dining room, kitchen, laundry and second toilet.
All three bedrooms have full-width sliding glass doors that open onto a covered verandah that wraps around the house.
There’s a high wood fence right around the property giving the garden areas privacy from neighbours and passersby. I’m in the process of doing up the garden to make it a relaxing oasis to chill or entertain friends in. It’d be great if my housemate would like to help with this.
The house has ducted gas heating, gas hot water, upright electric stove and air con in the lounge-dining area. I also have portable air conditioners and misting fans for cooling in summer. I’ve got a nearly new washing machine and large fridge, as well as plenty of appliances and TV that the housemate can make use of.
There’s great access to public transport. The 86 tram stops at the end of the street on Plenty Rd, and travels down High St through Preston, Thornbury, Northcote and Fitzroy then into the CBD.
Numerous bus routes stop at La Trobe Uni, just a few minutes walk away on the other side of Plenty Rd.
Reservoir Station is a 10 minute trip on the 561 bus, which leaves frequently from a bus-stop just a couple of minutes walk away.
Woolworths, Chemist Warehouse, Dan Murphy’s and a dozen or so eateries are a short walk away at the Polaris shopping precinct.
Summerhill Shopping Centre has Coles, Aldi, green grocers etc and is short tram ride or drive down Plenty Rd.
Bundoora Parklands is just a couple of minutes walk away. Great for exercising or chilling in nature.
Home features
- Air-conditioning
- Living area heating
- Broadband Internet
- Clothes washer
- Clothes dryer
- Storage room
- Balcony, patio or deck
- Courtyard, garden or yard
- BBQ facilities
Bills and expenses
Bond is $750 (3 weeks’ rent plus utilities deposit).
Rent is paid monthly due on the 5th of each month. ($190/wk = $825/mth)
Rent includes unlimited broadband internet.
Electricity, gas & water bills are extra, shared with one other person.
Occupants Description
- Animals and pets
- Art and culture
- Bars, pubs or clubs
- Creative interests
- Current affairs
- Health and fitness
- Movies
- Music
- Natural therapies
- Personal development
- Reading
- Spirituality
- Travel
I’m vegetarian and eat healthy-ish (except when there’s chocolate involved). I like to have a wine or couple of beers in the evening (but not every day).
Over the years I’ve worked in event management, graphic design, multimedia, contemporary art, higher education and hospitality; until more recent years when I’ve been a full-time parent/part-time post grad student and casual odd job worker. Now that the teenager has left home, I’m looking forward to re-engaging with my art practice, getting out into the world more, and giving myself more care.
I keep the house clean (but not spotless) and tidy(-ish) but sometimes my bedroom looks like a wardrobe exploded. However, I make sure shared spaces like the kitchen, living room and bathroom are kept clean and neat and would like my housemate to do the same.
I am home a lot and I’ve always got several projects on the boil to keep me busy. That said, I’m happy to chat over a coffee (tea/meal/wine/beer…) with my housemate when our paths cross. It’d be great if we became friends as I’m not wanting a passing ships in the night/boarding house vibe.
I’m not a big TV watcher but when I do it’s usually something on SBS or ABC. Music is a big part of my life but I’m happy to use my headphones if the housemate needs quiet or doesn’t share my music taste. I’ll trying to keep my singing around the house to a minimum, or when my housemate’s out ;-) The only radio stations I know where to find on the dial are PBS and RRR.
I’m used to house-sharing and try to be considerate and respectful of others’ boundaries and privacy. I like to keep communication open and respectful so we can talk through any issues before they build up and cause tension.
Looking for a mature, fun housemate with compatible values and interests so we can both live authentically and feel relaxed at home. Someone who is a little outside of the box but still very grounded. No climate change deniers or anti-vax conspiracy theorists please.
I’m vegetarian but it’s okay if you’re a meat-eater so long as it’s not massive fry-ups every day. I’d prefer a non-smoker but if you do smoke it must be outside.
I’m open to someone with a pet as long as it’ll fit in with the pets already here. No large dogs or ones with hunting or chasing instincts, sorry. They’re not a good mix with ferrets or an older cat.
I’m LGBTQIA+ inclusive and I’m fine with a boyfriend or girlfriend staying over a couple of nights a week, just discuss it with me first. You’re welcome to have friends around, as long as it’s not a daily revolving door.
The ferrets mostly stay in their cage and enclosure in the back yard. (In case you’re concerned, ferrets don’t smell when they’re desexed :)
As the house is close to Bundoora Park we get lots of wild cockatoos and several brushtail possums who visit. While not pets, you do get to know the features and personalities of the regulars.
Flatmate Preferences
- Cats okay
Britt
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