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We spent over a year looking for a property in Melbourne. We did not want to spend more than $600,000 so we could get the stamp duty discount. After going to countless open homes and auctions we were frustrated that all two bedroom, two bathroom apartments within 5kms of the city were being sold for anywhere between $100,000-$200,000 over listed/advertised prices of $550,000.
We were reasonably new to Melbourne (were renting for a couple of years) but we had heard negative comments about Docklands from the start so we avoided the area until frustration overcame bias and we decided to visit a few open homes in the area one weekend.
We were impressed by the suburbs strong benefits. Fantastic free public transport options (30, 35x2, 70, 75 and 86 trams at one end and 48 and 11 at the other end). Immediate access to Melbourne highways to the airport or south east suburbs. 15 minutes walk to CBD office buildings. Beautiful water surroundings. Good shopping options.
After finding a 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car garage (88sqm internal, 10sqm balcony) with waterfront views, within our budget we were sold. From our experience, if this apartment was in any other inner city suburb it would have cost an extra $100,000 just from size alone, let alone views.
One year later we are still super impressed with the suburb. Our interstate and international guests love staying with us and appreciate the suburbs amenities as well as proximity to the CBD. Since moving weve found some gem in the suburb including the library and ron barrasi park.
The suburb is still evolving with a number of new apartments going up, adding more residents to what starting to become a bustling village atmosphere. The upgrades and renovations to Harbour Town are also adding value to the experience of living in the area. Looking forward to the new cinema, school, market and supermarket coming to the area soon!