Markus

Having moved overseas for work around 12 months ago we certainly know exactly what we miss about living in Kensington. The freedom, the proximity, the coffee, the food, Willy Beach down the road, Flemington (especially at this time of year) and the City nearby make it the most convenient spot to live. Nice and quiet, peaceful and friendly we cannot wait to be moving back home in the near future.

Property prices tend to be nicely shielded from any wild value fluctuations seen elsewhere. It is not over the top but it certainly is no longer a 'rock-bottom' suburb in Melbourne. The rent we are receiving while we are away is good from an income point of view.

I'd say that if you were willing to get your hands dirty it is a great place to pick up a reasonably priced house with a bit of history and make it into your own restored but modern masterpiece. It took us a long time but it was worth it in the end!