House available for sit from 24 April to 25th July 2016.
The location is a pleasant rural part of Greater Geelong within five minutes drive to the Geelong Ring Road. There are three major shopping centres within less than 10 minutes drive, including cinema. It is also very convenient to the Deakin University campus at Waurn Ponds. Being so close to the ring road it is possible to be in Central Melbourne in an hour, rush hour does take longer. The surf coast (Torquay) is about 30 minutes drive or as long as you want if you keep going to Cape Otway
The house sits on a comfortable block with rain water supply. All tanks will be full at start of sit and will easily suffice the sit period. There is a septic system, a solar hot-water system (with an off-peak boost), plus a 6 panel solar voltaic array.
For cooking there is an electric stove and also a Rayburn wood-stove which can be used for heating or cooking. Heating and cooling in the lounge and the two main bedrooms is by reverse cycle units. In the lounge there is a large flat screen TV and a stereo system.
Internet (wifi) and fixed is by Telstra broadband and will be available for use.
We have very lucky in having friendly and helpful neighbours on all sides , one of whom sells fresh eggs. However, personal transport will be needed as there is no bus route here.
The garden is low maintenance and only lawn moving will be required. A nearby neighbour runs a lawn mowing service
There are much-loved two cats to be cared for. They have full access to an enclosed safe run alongside house. It is essential that you are a genuine cat lover as these cats are psychic.
References and a police check are required and, if desired, a trial sit can be arranged over all or part of a weekend.