Became a member in: 2016
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2023
I'm an arts industry professional based in Sydney, Australia. I have a vacation apartment in the city centre of Melbourne, Australia that accommodates singles or couples. I love to travel and I'm interested in house-sit opportunities in around the world.
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Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Watersports,
Skiing,
Hiking,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
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Artists / Entertainment Industry
Profession
Theatre Director
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Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is not possible
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Description of the home we are offering for exchange
My apartment is a one bedroom, one study apartment with all modern conveniences in the heart of Melbourne. It is in a heritage-listed, 1920's art-deco business chambers building converted to apartments, with high ceilings and large industrial windows overlooking Little Collins Street. There is a large amount of artwork hung and a pleasant ambience, ideal for the single traveller or couple who wish to explore the laneways, shopping, cafes and arts scene in Melbourne.
Collins Street encapsulates the city’s reputation for quaint trams, sophisticated locals, fine dining and elegant architecture, from Victorian-era and art deco, to the postmodern. Get a table at one of the numerous cafés, enjoy old-world tearooms, Melbourne's premier street can keep you occupied for hours, trams run the length of Collins Street and are the best way to get around as car parking is not available on the property.
Type
Apartment/ Second home
Amenities
Entertainment
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
The apartment is in the heart of Melbourne's cafe and restaurant precincts, with top dining and drinking destinations in every direction, entertainment and attractions, art and culture, heritage, architecture and design. It is a vibrant and convenient place to live and shop, with retail shopping close by and many transport options at the door.
The Collins Street Precinct is Melbourne’s most desirable neighbourhood, the wider Collins Street Precinct encompasses Little Collins Street and Flinders Lane, along with the colourful laneways that connect them.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
The grandest avenue in Melbourne, Collins Street is renown for prestigious boutiques and designer stores, theatres, high-end hotels and restaurants.
The east end, or “Paris end,” has lavish Victorian-era buildings erected when Melbourne grew during the Victorian gold rush. Global bank headquarters are housed in gothic buildings nicknamed “Cathedrals of Commerce,” like the 19th century Old Stock Exchange and the ANZ Gothic Bank — gold leaf ceilings and grand ceilings. On Collins Street you’ll also find flagship stores for Prada, Armani, Tiffany & Co, and Longchamp and shopping malls including Collins Place, the Block Arcade, and Georges on Collins.
Collins Street is home to the Athenaeum and Regent theatres, which put on international productions throughout the year, and it’s also known for its impressive 19th century churches: Collins Street Baptist Church, St Michael's Uniting Church, and Scot's Presbyterian Church.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We are seeking responsible, mature guests who will appreciate that the apartment has been recently renovated and is in excellent condition, and will take care and look after it. There is a building supervisor on the property, so it is important that the guests observe the building rules - no loud noise or additional guests please.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2016
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2023
I'm an arts industry professional based in Sydney, Australia. I have a vacation apartment in the city centre of Melbourne, Australia that accommodates singles or couples. I love to travel and I'm interested in house-sit opportunities in around the world.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Watersports,
Skiing,
Hiking,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry
Profession
Theatre Director
Our personal links
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