* Sorry, NO single straight cis men*
* Sorry, NO kids or families*
*Please read the following before contacting, thanks*

1-2 Housemate/s wanted.
Preferably more than 6 months.
Lease possibly renewable after 12 months.
Rooms available now / pending application etc.

2 single bedrooms available
_OR_
1 bedroom & the other room can be a study space / spare room.
(There are only 2 available rooms in total. )

Costs:
Total household rent:
$450 per week, to be divided by 2-3 people, including myself (2 people $225ea. Or 3 people $150ea. )
Bond total $1800 (÷2 people = $900 ea. ÷3 = $600 ea. )
Mowing provided fortnightly. (included in rent).

Internet:
Fast (approx. 100Mbps), unlimited data, flat rate of $90 per month (to be divided by housemates eg ÷2 = $45pm, ÷3 = $30pm ea. )

Utility bills:
Cost is additional & depends on usage. (Divided between housemates)
Gas every 2 months.
Water & Electricity (separate) every 3 months.

Solid brick house in Glen Iris with:
- Ducted heating & reverse cycle air conditioning (cooling etc. )
- Gas cooktop, electric oven, microwave (mine) and dishwasher.
- 2 bedrooms available OR 1 bedroom + 1 study.
- Both available rooms have TV aerials.
- Vacant bedrooms have free-standing wardrobes and I have 1 queen bed & 1 double bed (pictured) available if needed. Some other furniture may be available. (Flexible)
- Shared living rooms are furnished by me (current tenant / student). (possible flexibility to furnishing)
- Shared living rooms + study / back bedroom recently (2024) had carpet removed & floorboards polished. (Pictures of living spaces need updating)
- 1 bathroom with separate bath & shower & W. C.
- 2nd toilet in laundry with appliances.
- All rooms have recently been painted except for the laundry & sunroom.
- Large backyard with gas bbq.
- Some storage space under the house & in garage - both lockable.
Parking (on & off street):
- 1 available car spot immediately in driveway / carport (out of 2, without blocking),
- Space further down the driveway + small space for 1 car in front of garage behind lockable gate.
- Lockable garage/shed at end of driveway fits 1 small car tightly.
- Free street parking (space to fit 2 cars on street in front of house).

Animals:
- 1 timid, but sweet & non-aggressive indoor only cat (pictured).
- Additional pets negotiable, but preferably no dogs.

Travel:
Walking:
- <10 min to Burwood station.
- 15 min to #75 tram.
- 12 min to Ashburton village.
PT:
- Tram 20-30 min to/from Deakin University, Burwood.
- Train 30-50 min to/from CBD.
- Tram 45-75 min to/from CBD.
(check PTV schedules in advance)
Driving:
- 5 min to Ashwood shops & Woolies.
- 10 min to Deakin University.
- 15 min to Chadstone shopping centre.
- 20-40 min to CBD depending on traffic.

A little about me:
- 32, neutral/female (AFAB non-binary)
- Studying Occupational Therapy at ACU in the CBD.
- Down-to-earth dork; sometimes quirky.
- Extroverted introvert.
Enjoys:
- Acting, writing music, creating art & things (when I have time)...
- Memes, dad jokes...
- Ugly knitted cardigans.
- Bingeing shows of various genres (eg think Game of Thrones, RuPaul's Drag Race, Brooklyn 99, Disney movies, period dramas... )
- Picnics, trips to the beach or just having a cup of tea in the backyard whilst enjoying the plants.
- Happy for social / bonding time, but also needs sufficient alone time / quiet time.
- Encourages open, patient & non-judgmental communication and collaboration for a safe, comfortable, harmonious & understanding home that meets everyone's needs.
(Hidden message: please copy & paste the following “cat” ≽^•⩊•^≼ in the subject or first line of your email, so that I can see who’s actually read all of this. )

Looking for someone who:
- can sign a lease agreement with bond for at least 6 months, but preferably longer.
- consistent & reliable with rent / bills.
- references preferred if possible.
- actively cleans up after themself, & will share a chore roster.
- is down-to-earth, easy-going, honest, non-judgemental, open-minded, LGBTQIA+ friendly.
- is comfortable with themself or others being goofy & silly sometimes.
- is responsible.
- respects people's privacy, personal space & belongings.
- won't invite visitors without warning.
- is ok living with a cat.
- could feel comfortable around me & vice versa. 🙂

Please contact me if you're interested & share a brief summary of yourself, ie age, gender, interests, what you do for work/study, estimated rental timeframe etc.