samm83

We used to live in Kilmore. Loved the place and the facilities it has.

The only negative is actually quite a major one though, namely that the town centre is way too busy with trucks.

We moved 5 minutes down the road to Broadford, as it has better train access and far less traffic, because of its location just off the Hume Highway. Never looked back. However, Kilmore is still in our hearts and we still do our weekly shopping there.

Over the past 5 years that we have lived here we have seen Broadford getting better better and better.

Gone, or going are the slightly 'rough and ready' interstate truckers and replacing them are city workers commuting into Melbourne CBD, which is only an hour away by train and road, and highly skilled tradies.

Part of the appeal of the town is its beautiful rural setting, quiet, friendly folk, and you can still pick a good sized block for under $400k. Great value, if you compare to other corridors into Melbourne.

As part of the change, the shops, cafes and facilities have improved, with some great additions arriving just in the past year.

Hopefully, Woolies, or Coles will open a store in the town as the mid-sized IGA is a throw back to times past.

All-in-all, we love the place and are delighted to see the town getting better, tons of renos and new builds going up. Hopefully, when it turns into the *hot* area the area will retain its character.