We live in an up-market modern housing complex in an old suburb five kilometres from central Melbourne. Although we don't have a garden as such, the grounds are extensive and attractive and we overlook a popular dog park. We have access to a 25 metre lap pool, spa and gym. There are trendy shopping areas in almost every direction that cater for every kind of purchasing pleasure. The train station is a three minute walk away and the centre of Melbourne is a mere ten minute ride (four stops). You will never run out of fantastic cafés and restaurants to try. The complex even has its own café, Toorak Traktor, not long ago listed as one of THE hotspots to go for lunch in Melbourne. We are very new to this area ourselves (we have just moved three kms from our family home in St Kilda) and already we love it!!