Down By The Beach
The Age
Saturday January 23, 1999
Down by the beach
BRIGHTON
Corner Head Street and St Kilda Street
Brand new development at the corner of Head Street and St Kilda Street, Brighton. Hocking Stuart (9596 7055) has five executive apartments suitable for leasing to company transferees. They are promoting it as "the most exciting new residential projects that Brighton has ever seen". Long-term leases are available. Rentals range from $700 to $750 a week. While features of the apartments vary, all have three bedrooms, large formal living rooms, open-plan living and kitchen area with views of the park. Two have city skyline views. They have ensuite bathrooms to the main bedroom, walk-in wardrobes, separate laundry and a second bathroom with bath. There is basement car-parking and direct private access to parklands.
Parents' retreat
KEW
42 Cobden Street
Fully renovated and extended three-bedroom Victorian cottage with parents' retreat upstairs. There's a study, formal sitting room with an open fireplace, separate formal dining room, bright family room with polished floors and a brand new kitchen with double stainless steel Bosch oven. There are two bathrooms including an ensuite with spa bath. The property has off-street parking. Rental is $425 a week from Jellis Craig 9819 2488.
Gardener included
HAWTHORN
35 Mason Street
Large executive three or four-bedroom classic double-fronted Victorian home with grand entry hall. The main bedroom has an unrenovated ensuite bathroom, but the main bathroom is new. The kitchen has a gas cooktop, dishwasher and walk-in pantry. There is a large family room at the rear of the property and a lush, green garden. The gardener is included in the weekly rental of $600. Phone Collins Simms (9819 2311).
Kew for this one
KEW
9 Tara Avenue
Two-storey, contemporary, executive home has five bedrooms with built-in wardrobes. It is close to some of the best schools in Melbourne. There are formal and informal living areas, a large family room and a meals area adjoining the kitchen. Features include double remote-control garage, fully maintained gardens, pool and spa, west-facing rear decking, ducted heating, air-conditioning and an alarm system. It's $1600 a week from Woodard's (9805 1122).
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