Specialist Disability Accommodation design category ‘Improved Liveability’ in Elsternwick.
Built in 1980, this homely 5-bedroom house has an open plan kitchen, dining and living area, with an outdoor space and tiled undercover alfresco area.
This property offers shared independent living with 24/7 support and a sleepover component, and is conveniently located near shopping, parks and public transport.
We are seeking two mature-aged tenants to share a home with one male and one female resident.
Room information
Two vacant bedrooms.
House information
Fully furnished, 5-bedroom home with a combined toilet and bathroom and a pleasant outdoor area.
The common area is a welcoming, open plan design with a fully equipped kitchen and plenty of bench space. The kitchen overlooks a cheerful dining and lounge area that opens to the back courtyard. The living room and bedrooms are carpeted, and the remainder of the house has hard flooring.
There is on-site parking.
Housemates
The home is shared with one male and one female housemate, in their 60s to 70s.
The housemates are a relatively quiet pair who have lived together comfortably for a long time. They enjoy their personal space and pursuing individual interests such as op-shopping, planes, cooking, art, and going on holidays.
Location information
Elsternwick, a southeastern suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, is located just 9 kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD. Well-connected by public transport, including the Sandringham train line, it offers easy access to the city and surrounding areas. The suburb features a variety of amenities, including shopping options along Glen Huntly Road, a range of cafes and restaurants, and several medical clinics. The nearby Alfred Hospital provides comprehensive healthcare services.
Elsternwick is home to numerous parks and green spaces, such as Elsternwick Park, which offers walking trails, sports facilities, and playgrounds. The historic Rippon Lea Estate, with its stunning gardens, is a local attraction, while the nearby Elwood Beach provides a scenic coastline for outdoor activities. The nearby suburb of St Kilda, with its beach, Luna Park, and vibrant nightlife, is another popular destination.
The suburb also has a rich cultural scene, highlighted by the Classic Cinema, one of Melbourne’s oldest cinemas. Overall, Elsternwick offers a blend of suburban tranquillity and urban convenience, making it an attractive place to live.
Accessibility
Single level with ramp access.
Current support model
This property offers shared independent living with 24/7 support (sleepover model).
Our dedicated staff are appropriately trained to support people to live the life they want and make community connections.
Factors to consider when applying
Life Without Barriers will conduct a screening and suitability assessment to ensure housemates are compatible.
• You are aged 18 years or over.
• You are eligible for, and able to secure, an appropriate level of NDIS Supported Independent Living and Specialist Disability Accommodation funding.
• You have the financial means to pay rent and utilities and are prepared to sign (or for a representative to sign) an accommodation agreement.