Redfern

Sydney - City and Inner South

Home type
House
Home size
3 bedrooms
Parking
No off-street parking

Private bedroom

Rent amount
Singles$400 per week (includes bills)
Date available
8 May 2024 for 1 month plus
Bedroom size
Large bedroom (queen bed size)
Bedroom furniture
With or without a bed
Features
  • Shared bathroom
  • Built-in wardrobe
  • Desk available
  • Own outdoor area
  • Good view or outlook
Security bond
1 month
Other information
The mistress/master bedroom of the terrace. Suitable for singles. It has a big private balcony that looks onto the street. Huge built-in wardrobes with room for storage as well as clothes. Beautiful afternoon sunlight.

Home Description

Description of the home

Gorgeous, light-filled 1880s terrace in Redfern. Gas cooking and heating, separate living and dining rooms. Great house to entertain in but also a peaceful retreat. Bath. Loads of books and art. Sound system. Smart TV and DVD/VCR. Netflix and unlimited NBN. Brand new kitchen, well equipped, including dishwasher.

Lots of separate spaces to hang in. One person can have a BBQ in the backyard while the other is watching TV, and neither will hear a thing. There's a cute front porch where you can sit and watch the street go by. North-east facing backyard with barbecue, worm farm, chillis, herbs, orchids, and tall palm trees.

8 minute walk to Redfern station, two blocks from cafes and bars strip, and the house is still really peaceful. 12 minutes to Chinatown and Central, 15 minutes to Centennial Park, Surry Hills and Newtown. Literally the most central part of Sydney. Loads of supermarkets, groceries, bakers, restaurants, etc.

Home features

  • Living area heating
  • Broadband Internet
  • Dishwasher
  • Clothes washer
  • Study or office
  • Balcony, patio or deck
  • Courtyard, garden or yard
  • BBQ facilities
  • City views
  • Neighbourhood views

Bills and expenses

Utilities are around $70 per week for singles. I can negotiate a rental for couples but singles will be prioritised. These are gas (cooking and heating), electricity, water, unlimited NBN internet, Netflix, Stan, Binge, etc. The cleaner is $120 per fortnight, so you can see it's a real bargain.

Occupants Description

Gender & sexuality
Female, lesbian/bi
Age group
41+ years
Smoking at home
Non-smoker
Pets
Have a cat
Main interests
  • Art and culture
  • Community work
  • Cooking and food
  • Creative interests
  • Current affairs
  • Movies
  • Music
  • Reading
  • Socialising
  • Television
  • Writing
About the occupants
I’m a writer, artist and casual teacher. I work at home, mostly. I'm often out in the evening but when home like to cook, read, watch TV. Friends visit. I like a house where people can work and relax in equal measure. Good conversation is always welcome; I also value my own space. I like having the occasional dinner with my housemates. I also value my privacy and don't need to socialise every day.
Compatible people
I'm looking for a queer-friendly 35+ yrs old. GSOH, fully occupied/employed, eco-conscious, able to take initiative with domestic tasks and to share space harmoniously. I like living with people engaged in the world. I love having people over; you're welcome to as well.

I am offering rent cheaper than usual to give low income earners a break. So I'll be prioritising artists, activists, social workers, queer folks, post grads, that kinda thing.

I go away occasionally, so a housemate who likes gardens and cats is essential as both mine need looking after - but it is rare, and neither garden nor cat are very demanding. People can smoke outside.
Description of pets
I just adopted a kitten called Cirrus aka Cyril. He’s a tuxedo tabby. He's turning into a smoochy, social cat who doesn’t scratch a single inappropriate thing. He's allowed outside during the day, and kept inside at night.

Flatmate Preferences

Gender & sexuality
  • Females (str)
  • Females (gay/bi)
  • Males (gay/bi)
Age group
36 yrs+
Smoking at home
  • Non-smokers
  • Outdoors okay
Pets
Pets okay