About this homestay
Alphington a leafy burb close to universities, parklands, bike trails, public transport
Hosts: Family
Rochelle, Health Professional Part Time, Mother, Christian.
Callum, 28 yrs Full Time Uni Student, 2nd Year Masters of Civil Engineering at RMIT
Yogi Bear, retired racing greyhound dog enjoys belly rubs and couch surfing.
About Us:
Callum is a calm, introverted, deep thinker. He enjoys sci fi novels, gaming anime. His study takes up most of his time. Rachelle is more outgoing, attends church. Into nature, art galleries or performance. We enjoy board games, spur of moment brunch/pub meal and a good movie. Originally from New Zealand, Home is peaceful sanctuary to relax. We are quiet with a clean lifestyle. You’re welcome to entertain guests for dinner, no overnight guests. Our vibe is friendly, relaxed & down to earth.
The Surrounds:
Alphington Farmers Market Sundays, 5mins walk
Close Walking distance for Parklands entrance, bike trails and River.
A Friendly Community, Safe Burb for walking at night, treelined streets, parks.
Yarra bend park, river, swing bridge and boat sheds 5 mins drive.
Transport Links:
Inner Metro, Excellent Public Transport Links Train, Bus, Car, Bike
Alphington or Fairfield Train Station, 5 mins walk,
Hurstbridge Train LIne is 15 mins to Melb Central Station, 20 mins to Flinders.
Express Commuter Bus to CBD and Bus to Northcote/Brunswick nearby.
Close proximity M3 Chandler on/ off ramp.
Local Shops:
Quick Walk to Fairfield Village extensive shopping. 5 min walk.
Kew, Northcote, Brunswick, Fitzroy and Ivanhoe Village 10 min drive/ bus
The bedroom is small but immaculate. Everything a student may need including power boards with usb's. Excellent Wifi, High speed Internet. Streaming Netflix multi room, Disney, Prime.
Rent includes everything except Meals, We can include Meals if requested: breakfast and/or dinner fair additional cost. We eat meals together as our schedules allow and enjoy cooking. Welcome to eat with us or do own independent thing, please use all kitchen facilities. We have kitchen island, multiple bench space for several people and kitchen table seating for 6 people. Kitchen has a dishwasher, rice cooker, air fryer, stove top breville, gas cook top, tea maker, jug, toaster, stove top coffee and nepresso.
Laundry: front loader w/m, tub and clothes line in private courtyard, laundry capsules provided for washing machine. do your own laundry as do we.
no dryer. Laundry Mat with xlarge commercial machines close by for bulky items.
Shared Bathroom Upstairs :
Large Full Bathroom Upstairs with separate bath and shower,
Tall Bathroom Storage Cabinet and shower caddy, hooks. Drying hooks in bathroom for towels. Bathroom is kept is clean condition, shared with 1 other, Callum.
Extra rest room is on ground floor. Bathrooms have new extractor fans.
Upstairs is 2 bedrooms, with no shared walls. Room on quiet side of house, no road noise. Car Parking on street, quiet residential. Thx