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One street back from Station Street, it is a little too close to the action. However, the stretch between Heidelberg Road and the railway line is a great spot. Tree-lined, period homes with pretty gardens and still within a short stroll from the shopping strip.

Wide street flanked by beautiful Victorian terraces. A short stroll from Rathdowne village where you would find good cafes, convenience stores and a few interesting boutiques.

This is a major road for those travelling east-west, an exit point for traffic from the Eastern Freeway. Most days, traffic is heavy. Peak hours on weekdays, it is a clearway. There is no relief on weekends because of cars parked along the street causing bottle neck.

In a nutshell, stay away unless you don't mind the traffic, noise and car fumes.

A little pocket which tends to be known as a part of Carlton North. It is arguably the best spot in the area. The houses are predominantly Victorian terraces and many have been restored. The streets are nice and wide.

Princes Park is at the doorstep so very convenient for a walk or a jog and kid and pet friendly. For public transport, there is a choice of trams on either Lygon St or Royal Parade. It is less than 10 minute to drive into the CBD yet the area is green and generally quiet. It is not uncommon to hear birds chirping in the morning.

The residents are typically middle class but there would be an over representation of academics partially due to its proximity to Melbourne University.

Overall, I wouldn't think twice given chance to live here.

With Dennis station at the end of the street, it couldn't be more convenient for those who use public transport. It's also a pleasant stroll away from High St and Station St.There are a number of beautiful double fronted houses with long blocks. It's a pity that there are apartment blocks in the mix. Overall, a reasonably good street.

A few years ago, a family friend moved his young family to Hobart from Melbourne. He continued to maintain an office in Melbourne and commutes. I scratched my head... why?!
It wasn't until I have spent sometime in Hobart that I began to understand the attraction. Hobart is a beautiful place. A perfect balance of the old and the new, cafes and restaurants, art precincts and plenty of fresh produce. The distance from the mainland is a blessing in disguise

The street stretches from High Street to meet Heidelberg Road. Traffic in the mornings and evenings could be heavy especially the stretch between Victoria St and Heidelberg Road.

Situated along Princes Park, it is a lovely spot. The houses face the park, and one can keep entertained watching the dogs and their owners in the leash free area. There could be heavier traffic in the evenings and when there is event in the park.

Cottages for workers at the local Northcote quarry line this street. The street like the suburb has made the transition from predominantly migrant working class to an increasingly young educated set. Matured gum trees now line the street adding to its charm.

A beautiful tree lined street facing parkland and close to the river. You can even catch a glimpse of the CBD from the street's elevated position. If not for that, one can almost forget that the city is only a 10 minute drive away. The street is lined with many large period homes on big blocks. However, there are several units in the mix.

Orford is a small coastal village at the start of Tasmania's East Coast. It tends to be by-passed by tourists but is a hidden gem. Locals know about it as there are a quite a few beach houses.
When I visited early this year, there was one eatery open at night - the pizza place. There wasn't any shopping mall or fancy entertainment and one shouldn't expect them there. Mobile phone reception is almost non-existence. It is a place to get back in touch with nature. Where there is time to appreciate a good conversation or a book. One could walk a long way from beach to beach without encountering any fellow tourists.
It may be a little too isolated for me to want to live in but for those who do live there, I can appreciate the charm.

One would only have to look at the next street i.e. Henderson St, to see the pontential in McDonald St. It has an equally good selection of double fronted period homes. The main difference is that there are relatively more that could be improved on. It is a short street and relatively tighly held so it is not frequent to see one available. Wide, quiet street which is great for families.

It is a little unusual for the area. It has front yards on one side whilst the other side has backyards i.e. a row of fences. The street is also relatively narrower. A few of the houses back on to a little park which is almost like a private park. There is a playground for toddlers and room for older kids to have a run or ball game. The only plus for the street.

One of the prettiest street in Westgarth... Comprising predominantly double blocks Edwardian. A substantial proportion has been done up. The front yards and the nature strip is typically well cared for displaying pride of place. It is a relatively wide, quiet street and family friendly.

Several nicer and wide streets run off High Street towards Victoria Street in Thornbury. Mansfield St is one of them. There are period homes in the mix. Some restored and others with potential. It's only in the past few years that buyers started to appreciate Thornbury and its proximity to Northcote. The gentification around High St, Northcote has certainly helped to dragged it along.

Arnold Street is one street back from Princes Park. This provides the proximity without having to deal with the through traffic and activities that the park generates.
There is little through traffic relative to other streets in the immediate vicinity. This is because the street is divided by Princes Hill Secondary school in front of which is one-way. Houses on this street are predominantly single fronted Victorian terraces. You will find that many have had renovations done to extend upward.

When Northcote is mentioned, most would think of the area around High Street.

However, there is a nice pocket in the south east which borders Fairfield and Alphington. The activity centre is Station Street and it is close to the Fairfield boat house, river and parkland.

Predominantly Victorian terraces. Wide street with a nature strip in the middle. Little through traffic. Five minute stroll to Princes Park and tram stops. Less than half an hour walk to Uni of Melbourne and Carlton shopping strip. Overall, a lovely place to live!
I have lived in the area for almost 10 years. Moved once to the next street. It is quite typical of people we know in the area. They move in and stay in the area either in the same house or moving houses within a few streets.