Preston

Description of the home

Available from October 24th in the evening, rent is due on the 26th of each month, but I can be flexible with the moving in date for the successful new housemate.

My big pooch Harry and I are currently looking for a respectful, mindful, independent, preferably creative and tidy housemate, regardless of their gender or background. Open to couples. Open to pets, please keep in mind I am slightly allergic to cats and Harry is a big excitable playful dog, he's super friendly.

We would love to live with someone kind, sex positive (no SWERFs, no TERFs) and easy going. Ideally we would become friends and actually hang out socially. Definitely NOT into folks who spend their life in their bedroom after work. This home is full of love and I am sincerely looking forward to having someone move in who will love it as much as Harry and I do.

Please let me know a little bit about yourself, who you are, what you are into, your lifestyle, your work, dreams and goals for this year and finally what you are looking for in a housemate and share housing. It will go a long way before we schedule a viewing. And please be sure you also have an updated picture of yourself.

This is not a party house but I do enjoy the odd dinner party from time to time and late night front porch hangs especially in summer.

It is perfectly located, only a stone’s throw to cool bars and restaurants that gentrified Preston/Thornbury has to offer. Featuring hardwood floors throughout, kitchen with gas appliances and adjoining meals area, shower over bath and sadly not much cupboard space but after 4 years living here I'm well organised, washing machine-dryer, medium size living area, reverse cycle heating and cooling. When not cooking up a storm, I tend to hang most in the music room and front porch. This house has a lovely and cute private front yard with enough ground to grow plenty of herbs and veggies. Extra points if you have a green thumb!

No garage. Free parking on the Street.

IMPORTANT NOTE: I am only offering a 3 months trial period at first to see if we are a good fit. It is essential to me that we get along and live harmoniously. Rent will be $1,200 pcm + $400 security.

After this trial period and we get along handsomely, we can negotiate if you’d like to go on the lease or not. If you wish to do so, you will have to apply officially, pay $1,300 bond (minus the $400 security deposit) and $150 tenant transfer fee. After this trial period your rent will be $1,130 pcm, split even.

Home features

• Air-conditioning
• Living area heating
• Broadband Internet
• Clothes washer
• Clothes dryer
• Study or office
• Storage room
• Courtyard, garden or yard

Bills and expenses

Powershop for electricity and gas , NBN internet with GoodTel (50% of profit goes towards a charity) and water with Yarra Valley Water.