Small pretty house in quiet street

Small Victorian semi-detached terrace with courtyard garden within close walking distance of two railway stations (Kensington and South Kensington), bus, to CBD,and parks, Melbourne University, major hospitals,rail connections to other cities and airport. In a pretty, quiet, tree-lined virtual cul de sac above small suburban railway cutting.

Comfortable, attractive living room, study with queen-size sofa bed, bedroom, open fireplaces; gas ducted heating, no a/c but house remains cool in hot weather as long as kept closed in daytime so not necessary; new kitchen and bathroom/laundry with washer, no dryer but again not necessary in our summer.
Close to all major city events, lively music scene, restaurants, galleries, parks, public pools etc. Beaches can be reached by public transport from city or Williamstown beach by train from South Kensington station.

About the location

A quiet area divided by only one through road. Mostly small Victorian workers` houses but rapidly gentrifying so most are renovated and extended. Population a mixture of students in rented accomodation and young professionals with families. Pleasant cafes and small supermarket and shops on Macaulay Road, five minutes` walk, close to 1860`s railway station; many ethnic and modern restaurants and shops fifteen minutes` walk to Racecourse Road and trams to Vic Market and city.
Can walk to CBD in forty minutes, two train stops to CBD or 402 ‘hospital bus` to University of Melbourne , major hospitals and East Melbourne, five minutes` walk away.
J J Holland Park indoor swimming pool a few minutes` walk away behind house, includes gym but being renovated till 2023; also North Melbourne Football Club Sports Centre over footbridge at end of street and three blocks` walk. Walking distance from Flemington Racecourse; zoo, public golf course in Royal Park (see map).
Walks to former Stockbridge over river and along river to edge of suburbs (see map), Royal Park.

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