Reference   19457
 

Inner City Abode. 1km from the CBD next to the Theaters but on the Park. Explore by bike, tram,foot

Oceania / Australia / Victoria / Melbourne


Close To   Melbourne (1 Kms)
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Description

This is house in the Centre of Melbourne the cultural centre of Australia. Located East Melbourne. Livia is just minutes walk from the MCG and the Rod Laver arena. If sport is not your cup of tea then visit the Fitzroy Gardens and Captain Cook's Cottage, or the Exhibition Buildings and their magnificent parklands. All on your doorstep. For the shopaholics Richmond has the most renowned shopping streets for the bargain hunters.

This inner city house would be ideal for the person who is in town on business and needs longer term accomodation.

Livia is tastefully decorated with French antique furniture. The house comprises two bedrooms both with bathrooms the upstairs bedroom also has its own balcony. The downstairs living area opens out with folding doors onto a lovely courtyard. A touch of France in the centre of Melbourne.
We aim to make your stay as memorable and comfortable as possible.
This substantial 2 bedroom solid brick home with second storey extension offers a magnificent location, flexibility and a wealth of opportunity to explore Melbourne.

In extremely good condition and maintaining all the character and charm of the period the property is rich in detail and benefits from high ceilings and generously proportioned rooms. An abundance of natural light is evident throughout.

A magnificent lounge living area is adorned with polished timber floorboards and a superb original fireplace along with French doors to the rear courtyard garden. There are 2 bedrooms consisting of a Bathroom and a double and single bed downstairs and upstairs another Bathroom has a double and 2 singles with a fold out double downstairs as well in the living room. The single beds are fold out conversion type the doubles beds are French Antique.
We suggest that 6 people are about the limit but there are more beds.



Neighborhood

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TRANSPORT
Trams- Victoria Street 100meters buy a day Pass around $6 to $7 at the Supermarket (for use on all Public Transport). We can get these for you in adavance if you request it
Bikes- 2 push bikes can be provided at no charge for the energetic.
Trains The city loop underground is the Richmond station on Victoria Street 300 meters from the house. Check map there are 3 Richmond stations so get the one on Victoria Street.
FOOD Asian of all sorts is on Victoria Street. High lights are Pacific Sea Food House
Spanish is on Johnson between Brunswick and Nicholson
Italian Marios on Brunswick (Alternative to Carlton for less of a tourist experience)
African- Lower end of Brunswick
Indian this end of Bourke Street.
Coffee- right next door to the house, but try St Ali in South Melbourne rated in the top 10 Coffee Houses in the World!!!!!! Or just 1km from the house Veneziano on Bond Street Abbortsford they have both the Champion Australian Barrista (World Championship Runnerup 2008)and No 3 as well.
China town in Little Bourke
ENTERTAINMENT - Exhibition street for theatres
Exhibition Buildings on Victoria and Drummond
Federation Square in the city
Art Gallery on St Kilda Road
SHOPPING- Bridge Road for factory outlets (900m from house)
Carlton- great shops for all
Collins St and the City Mall in Bourke St (all a 10 minute walk)
Distance to telstra dome walking is aprox 4km ie 45 min walk ( I walk it reguarly)or catch the 109 tram down Victoria street and get off at spencer street. Around 80 Albert Street is the starting address(Not exact number for security reasons). Cost a day pass on trams / trains is bests way around aprox $6 for day( if you want us to provide these we can arran

About Us

We are a semi-retired couple with 4 children(all left home) and enjoy inner city living but still having open space around us. We also have a working Farm http://www.stayz.com.au/32110 and Beach House http://www.stayz.com.au/14180 these can be included in the swapp. I am a Vetrinary Surgeon and my wife is in Real Estate we are heading to the Aude region of Southern France.

Destination

Swapp for up to 1 to 2 months next year July August and are looking for a house swapp in this area but happy to look at elsewhere also. The swapp need not be at the same time as Australia in the summer is much better. A car can be included.


 

Details

Type   House
Sleeps   6
Bathrooms   2
Swimming Pool   No
Surroundings   City
Bedrooms   2
    
Air Conditioning   Yes

 
Children Welcome   Yes
Smoking Inside   No
Exchange Cars   Yes
Pets Welcome   No
Disabled Access   No
    

 
Updated   2008-08-12 (yyyy-mm-dd)

 

Destination

France, Italy, Spain
2009-07-07  to  2009-07-11
21 - 50 days
France, Italy, Spain
2009-07-04  to  2009-07-16
40 - 50 days

 
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