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One of the most prestigious streets in Wantirna. Well established high quality homes, becoming more impressive between Marlo St and Mourik Court. Picturesque courts leading off Amersham (Newell, Skipton, Blue Hills and Mourik) are very sought after as well. Amersham is quiet, leafy and friendly with nice neighbours and gardens. There is access to Templeton Reserve (oval, tennis court, playground and kinder) and William Morris Reserve (natural bushland with walking trails). A very well-regarded area close to all services.

Frankston has improved on what it used to be. There's a huge choice of good-value housing options, everything from 1-bed flats, to prestige period homes with bay views, and everything in between. And of course it's right on the beach.
The older areas near the town centre are seeing new development, with quality units and renovations happening.
Karingal, an original AVJennings estate developed from the late 1960s is a good place for first home buyers. The homes were built well, and lend themselves to updating. Some of the original display homes were on Karingal Drive, Ashleigh Av and in Plover Cl, the entire court was a display village in the '70s. Karingal has family essentials such as schools, kinders and parks and sporting clubs, as well as the Karingal Hub shopping centre with its cinemas and restaurants. The Hub is all on one level, making it easy to navigate.
Lakewood is another nice estate in the southern part, with more modern homes and good size blocks. At it's heart is a pretty little lake with an island and resident ducks on Shaxton Circle. It is also within easy reach of schools, kinders and parks and has a small shopping strip near the lake.
The most prestige area of Frankston is along Olivers Hill, with homes looking out to the bay.
Frankston town centre has undergone many changes, and there's plenty of good shopping, a large Myer, and good cafes, pubs and restaurants. The next part of the commercial area to be redeveloped is probably between Nepean Hwy and the Kananook Creek. The Peninsula Centre, the tall building on Nepean Hwy has been empty for many years and at one stage was going to be turned into apartments.
Frankston also benefits from good public transport (although be careful around the station late at night) and the Eastlink freeway. Its also only a short trip to the attractions of the Mornington Peninsula.
It has hospitals, a university and the beach foreshore and pier are popular attractions.
Some people have (rather outdated) negative views of Frankston - usually they have never even been there, or last visited many years ago. See it for yourself - it has changed a lot, and will continue to improve with so much going for it.