Home exchange and house swap holiday accommodation in Kensington, Melbourne inner north west, VIC
Single, retired and living in Melbourne. I'm an adventurer who enjoys walking, hiking, swimming, camping, cooking and entertaining, reading and exploring new countries and cultures whenever opportunities arise. I'm a non-smoker.
#14965
Jan 2016
3
A north-east facing apartment on the top (7th) floor close to Melbourne's CBD just 2 stops by train to Southern Cross Station or 3 to Flinders Street Station. Close to JJ Holland Park through which South Kensington station is a 5 minute walk. A bus 3 minutes walk away takes you to Footscray or East Melbourne via Melbourne Hospital and University of Melbourne. Trams to the city via Queen Victoria market are a 15 minute walk away.
This is a two-bedroom apartment, however I use the second bedroom as a craft room. The other bedroom has a double bed. The apartment underwent a change of flooring to floating floors in April 2021.
The living area is spacious and leads out to a wrap-around north-east facing balcony. There is a reverse cycle aircon in the living area and a wall heater. While there is only the one double bed in the bedroom, there is a large convertible sofa bed in the living room which could be negotiated to use as an additional bed.
The kitchen has gas hot plates and electric oven, a microwave, dishwasher, coffee machine. Washing machine.
The bathroom has both a bath and shower recess and the toilet is separate.
The Kensington Community Recreation Centre closed Aug 2021 for a major rebuild. The closest rec centre with pools, gym etc is Ascot Vale a 30 min walk or 5 min drive away. It is a 10 minute walk to the Maribrynong river with lovely walks either way along the river.
Kensington village provides grocery, bakery, medical services, newsagent, pharmacy, florist and abundant cafes and restaurants.
Flemington racecourse is close by.
NOTE: There is no television in the apartment.
Apartment/Unit
Bath, Wifi, Stereo, Piano, Dishwasher, Coffee machine, Microwave, Washing Machine, Airconditioning, Heating, Internet, Gas Cooking, Security system
Deck, Verandah, Lock Up Garage
Secure building, Street parking, Lift access, Parking space available
Anywhere
Yes
Yes
Simultaneous, Non-simultaneous, Hospitality
Weekend, Short term (1-4 wks), Medium term (1-3 mths)
No
Car Swap Negotiable, No Smoking
No pets please
City living, Cultural indulgence, Foodie indulgence, Weekend Getaway, Vogue living, Out there
Biking, Swimming, Rafting, Shopping
Cafes, Restaurants, Live Music, Farmer's markets, Parks, Cinema, Pubs/Bars, Night Clubs, Theatre, Art Gallery, Museum, Historical Sites, Public Library, Zoo, Playing Fields, Skate park, Public Pool
Inner north-west Melbourne suburb of Kensington. Not far from Docklands, the Melbourne Star wheel, Footscray, Flemington Racecourse.
Pharmacy, Bakery, Supermarket, Yoga/Pilates
Melbourne (3kms)
Tullamarine (15kms)
Note: The location shown on the map is approximate only.
There are 2 endorsements for this house swap member:
It was wonderful too in Kensington! Perfect location, perfect flat and ...the most important...a new friend!
Nadine et Roland from Saint Affrique France France (Jan 2020)
Toni was an excellent guest in our house. We commend her to any who may wish to swap with her.
Jonathan from Kurralta Park SA (Jul 2018)
