Darlington

Description of the home

We love our house. It is in a great location close to Redfern station (about a 3 minute walk) and Sydney uni (great for a walk or jog) and walking distance to Prince Alfred Park (including the pool), Victoria Park (including the pool), Central Park (cinemas!) and the Chippo Hotel. It is opposite several cafes and a laundry/dry cleaning joint, which is fab if it is raining and you need your sheets washed.

We have a car and a council parking permit (you would be eligible for one too) and have never had trouble getting a park nearby (either right out the front or on the street behind).

The house itself is a two story terrace which was re-painted and upstairs re-carpeted before we moved in a little over a year ago. Unlike a lot of terraces, it has a modern kitchen (electric stovetop though - sorry!) and bathroom both of which are bright and sunny. The living room is has lovely floorboards and cool exposed brick arches. There's also a lovely little courtyard out the back (I'm sitting here as I type!) with garden beds and plenty of space for more plants if you are so inclined.

Expect to feel like you are living in more of a home than a share house.

Home features

• Ceiling fans
• Broadband Internet
• Dishwasher
• Clothes washer
• Courtyard, garden or yard

Bills and expenses

Internet is $24pp/month; electricity ranges and is split equally (we don't have gas - water and stove are electric). When we are not in lock down, we also get a cleaner in every fortnight which comes to $30 each - this is great because there are fewer chores to negotiate between us.