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Normally I do not bother with online reviews, but the comments in this review section has stirred me to comment.
I have lived in Cheltenham for a long time, and have to say it is a wonderful area for people wanting to bring up a family (people are always walking their children in prams or on little bikes in the street, it is beautiful).
The beautiful parks and quiet streets are a surprise (we live on the Farm rd side) considering that the suburb is surrounded by a bustling shopping centre such as Southland, DFO, training airport, train station and yes some small business warehouses in small designated zoned areas near the busy roads. It is a 5 minute drive from the beach and 25 minute drive up Nepean to the city. The schools are plentiful, so if you don’t like the playground in one or the teacher you can try another, but seriously again it is personal experience. The little Cheltenham shopping strip is like a village of its own…the bakery there is divine and the owners and staff are so friendly AND remember your name!
Above all the atmosphere in this suburb has always been one of family and safety. I have lived in suburbs where safety is considered an issue, and I assure you, Cheltenham is not considered one of those suburbs, that’s why I live here and I do not intend on leaving anytime soon.
With regards to the airport there is no denying it is there, but honestly the planes do not bother you. During the week I work, at night time nothing over my house and over the weekends I believe they rotate the routes or something because I only ever hear some planes every now and then, most of the time they fly over the green wedge so you don’t really hear them; if you look up you could see them flying in the distance, if you like watching planes.
Like anyone wanting to buy a good home in a good area, reviews are only personal experiences, what one person says can be completely different to another. If you like the area and like the feel of it drive around it, spend some time there and I am sure you too will be drawn to the area. I was; and by the way people in Cheltenham don’t discriminate people according to shirt collar colours. If you have a blue or white collar you are all very welcome!