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Fully furnished 2 Bed Apartment in Heritage Building, Melbourne City Centre

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Preferred Destination: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Alternate Destination: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | Open to any destination

Apartment or Condo | House Sitting Negotiable
Available Dates:
From October 15, 2026 until May 14, 2027
Additional Dates:
From June 7, 2027 until October 7, 2027

Description

Our building was constructed in the 1880s and converted to apartments in the 1990s with high ceilings, wooden floors and generously sized rooms. It also has a fast fibre internet connection and excellent wi-fi throughout the apartment. Meters from the Bourke Street Mall and the iconic Block Arcade this apartment is in the heart of Marvellous Melbourne with world class coffee shops and food wherever you look and a network of charming trams to transport you across the city centre for free. The recently renovated kitchen has a gas cooktop, electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and Nespresso pod compatible coffee maker. It's fully equipped with pots & pans, cutlery, chopsticks, cups, mugs, water & wine glasses, a teapot etc. There's a downstairs laundry bathroom with a shower, WC, washing machine and tumble dryer. You can relax on the three seater leather sofa and watch/ stream programs on the smart TV or listen to music on the Tivoli Audio music system. Upstairs there are two generous bedrooms with queen sized beds and large wardrobes. One bedroom features an armchair and table overlooking the private outdoor terrace. The other bedroom has a desk/ workspace designed for working from home. Both bedrooms rooms have built in wardrobes and plenty of storage. The upstairs bathroom features a bath, WC, separate shower and vanity/ sink. There are two outdoor areas where you can relax and let fresh air in. A Juliet balcony off the living room and larger terrace off the second bedroom with a table & chairs and plenty of room to air any delicate clothes you don't want to put in the dryer. There are air conditioners in the bedrooms and hallway as well as electric heaters and fans to keep you comfortable whatever Melbourne's climate has in store. There are links to more photographs of the apartment, Marvellous Melbourne city centre and Melbourne Visitor information in this listing.

Bedrooms
2

Bathrooms
2

Offices
0

Size
105 m2

Suited For
4

Property Type
Apartment or Condo

Availability

From October 15, 2026 until May 14, 2027

Additional Dates

From June 7, 2027 until October 7, 2027

Minimum Stay

3 Days | Dates are flexible for this listing | Open to non-simultaneous exchanges

Comments: Open to short house swaps from October 2026 to May 2027 and to rent (min 1 month) from June to October 2027.

Location

Apartment or Condo in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Nearby Universities
RMIT University - Melbourne City Campus | The University of Melbourne
Neighborhood

Central Business District

Nearby Cities

Melbourne

Comments: Historic Apartment Building in the heart Melbourne City Centre - Fully furnished & equipped

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Walk to Campus
  • Urban
  • Historic Home
  • Architectural Gem
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Exchange Terms

The cost of utilities can be discussed

A cleaning service can be discussed

Comments: We're happy to discuss cleaners and negotiate rent depending on guest numbers and length of stay

Considerations

Ask about the suitability of the home for young kids

Pets are not allowed

Ask about smoking in the home

A car is not available

Comments: You can smoke on the balcony or on the terrace.

House Sitting

I may need help while I am away

I may need help with plants or garden

Depending on the time of year, we might need you to water plants on the terrace.

Comments: Our building is a friendly place. Do say hello to the neighbours :)

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

TV

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Accessibility

Stairs

Elevator

Temperature Control

Air Conditioning

Security

Security System

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Comments: Elegant 19th Century arcades, fabulous cafes & restaurants, museums, galleries and river walks are on your doorstep. Located in the middle of Melbourne's free tram zone you don't need to walk far to reach everything you'll need.

Our Travel Preferences

Who's Coming?

Party of
2
2 Adults

Our Destination

Preferred Destination

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Alternate Destination

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Flexibility

Open to a home exchange in any destination

Comments: Do get in touch if you are interested.

What We Are Looking for


Bedrooms
2


Bathrooms
1


Offices
0


Size
90 m2

Smoking

I prefer smoking not allowed in the home

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