This morning, we got the call. Actually, two calls. The first was to ask about the place we'd provisionally turned down yesterday, asking if we really did want to give it up. With sweaty palms, we held firm and said we didn't want the place, thanks, we'd hold out for a place we really did want.
And then, an hour later, we got one! It's on Fitzroy St, one of the two main streets in St Kilda's. For those of you New Yorkers, it would be like living on McDougal or 6th Ave in the Village, but it's quiet because it's in the back of the building, facing a courtyard. The courtyard has a fountain and all sorts of lovely plants, and we've got a balcony facing onto it. It's one bedroom, with a small study off it.
We saw the place on a lark. We didn't want to live on Fitzroy because we thought it'd be too loud, but we happened to be in the neighbourhood when there was a viewing, and dropped in. You have to go through the courtyard to get to the place, so it's actually
extremely quiet and beautiful.Good things come to those who wait.
The place is still listed on the real estate agent's website, and there's another viewing of it tomorrow at 10:30. We sign the lease at 9 am, so there's going to be a bunch of angry people ringing our bell!
Because neither of us is employed at the moment, the landlord wanted 3 months' rent up front. So a HUGE thank you to Anne-Marie and Richard, whose generosity (and foresight) has let us get this beautiful place. We stand corrected - we did need it after all.
3 comments:
great to hear you got a place. I hope theres room for visitors, when we come over for a 3 month holiday soon!! I wish! Will keep in touch. nice blog btw.
Rob.
Swank!
Do you live near the beach?
wow your place sounds awesome, can we see photos of the courtyard?
how does your blog know my name is yaron? i don't have an account that i know of.
my question is are there any root vegetables at the market? i'd like to make some soup.
also, the next time you go to the beach i expect pics.
love
yaron
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