One of ten in the block,
because you've outgrown "housemate drama"
and graduated to "body corporate politics."
This place isn't loud about it,
but it's got its act together.
It's that friend who owns a SodaStream and actually refills it.
The kitchen's polished and practical,
with stainless steel appliances
and the quiet confidence of someone
who owns more than one type of olive oil.
Open-plan living,
hybrid floors,
and a split system that's seen more relationship tension than IKEA.
Enough room for a couch,
your laptop "office,"
and that plant you definitely overwatered out of love and denial.
Two proper bedrooms. Real ones.
Not "study/flex/creative zone" marketing lies.
Both with built-ins big enough
for your wardrobe, ambitions, and mild existential dread.
The bathroom's bright, forgiving,
and tiled in a way that says "functional luxury."
The kind of space that makes you feel like your life's together,
even if your Aesop bottle's been refilled with Palmolive for six months straight.
Outside, there's a community garden
perfect if you love the idea of sustainability
but prefer to enjoy everyone else's hard work.
It's the group project equivalent of showing up for the presentation
and still taking home the fresh basil.
You've got a secure car space too,
for your ethically questionable SUV or your dog's pram,
depending on your current life stage.
Sundays at Alphington Farmers Market,
where you'll pay $14 for eggs because the chickens do Pilates.
Walk the Darebin Parklands to reconnect with nature,
then Station Street to reconnect with gluten.
High Street Northcote for your nightlife,
and Northcote Social Club for your
"I saw them before Triple J ruined them" era.
Fairfield.
For people who love the northside,
but secretly crave a park, a nap,
and a little peace from everyone else who also loves the northside.
Finer Details:
Body Corporate Fees: $2,900 per annum (approx.)
Council Rates: $1,361 per annum (approx.)
Water Rates: $792 per annum (approx.)
Rental Appraisal: $500-550 per week (approx.)
Internal Size: 50sqm (approx.)
Title: Strata
Floor Level: First Floor
No. In Building: 1 of 10
Owner Occupied vs Rented: 45/55
Deposit & Settlement: 10% Deposit, 30-60 Days Settlement
Nearby Amenities
Primary School Zone: Fairfield Primary School
Secondary School Zone: Thornbury High School
Closest Supermarket: Station Street IGA (1km)
Closest Train Station: Fairfield Station (1.5km)
Closest Park: McDonell Park (1km)
