Suburbanite
Reviews
"You may love it if you live here but it is definlitely NOT Melbournes best suburb by a long shot...."
Nice 'middle class' suburb, north/ west corner not so great, South side has some great streets, a few cool contemporary 60's & 70's homes.Great value but a bit of a drive intro town. If you have more to spend try Glen Waverley (Appletree area) Vermont South, Inner east trumps it though - Camberwell, Surry Hills etc.
Views to Dandenongs nice in some spots however Bayswater industrial areas in foreground views spoi lsome outlooks..
Who lives here?
- Families with kids
- Retirees
To Glen Waverley? ...or Heathmont?
Would never suggest its the best in Melbourne... everythings relative... But to those looking to move into the area... I have presented the facts as I see them.
Would add... that local amenities include the services of Doctors, Dentists, Opticians, and a Vet.
"best part of Glen waverley"
This street is in one of my favourite parts of Glen Waverley- the Apletree estate, beautiful contemporary (many Architect designed!) homes built in ths 1970's. Most renovated or in very good repair. Interesting streetscapes, good access to parks, shops , the Glen, Eastlink and Monash freeways.
Upmarket without being snooty and an absence of young hoons and bogans that you will find in the newer areas further out.
Who lives here?
- Families with kids
- Retirees
"Great place for families, retirees, couples"
Parkleigh Court is a quiet 'cul de sac' of homes built in 1970. The homes in this street, the south side of Fortescue Grove and Shalimar Court were designed by young Architects for a competition run by the then Gas and Fuel corporation.
The area is unique in this sense and has some great examples of 70's contemporary Architecture. Most of the homes have been renovated over the years and the homes present interesting and unusual elevations to the street. All in Parkleigh court are well landscaped.
Our home was designed along passive solar principles and is fabulous to live in.
We have the best neighbours, people are friendly and look out for each other.
Public transport (tram) is minutes away, local shops are great and the Glen is a few minutes drive away.
We think this area is one of the East's best kept secrets!
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Families with kids
- Retirees
Everything is relative, isn't it. Traffic in the inner suburbs is horrible, especially in peak-hours, school pick-up times and a couple of hours each-way of major events in the City. $2Million for a modest home in these areas is out of reach for the majority. Heathmont is a perfect alternative, and is swiftly becoming part of the new 'Stockbroker Belt' attracting more and more young professionals into its enclave. Working from home here would be a lovely option... in the bosom of a friendly, village community. A half-hour run along the Eastern Freeway brings you to the full spectra of the City, and the banks of The Yarra again!