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House sit HACKETT

08-Aug-2023 – 30-Aug-2023
23 Days stay
Responsiveness
Scotch (ginger tabby cat)
Tammy (torbie cat)
Views to Black Mountain tower
Mt Majura hike

Assignment Requirements

I am looking for a responsible single person or couple to look after my small 3-bedroom house with garden in Canberra for a couple of weeks in August. It's a neat and tidy, sunny house in a nice suburb close to shops and public transport, and easily accessible from the Federal Highway and airport. I have carpet in the bedrooms, tiles in the hallway, bathroom, and kitchen, reverse cycle air conditioning throughout and good security arrangements including an alarm system. The house sitter will have the use of the spare bedroom, which has a QS bed, built in robe and cat door (entrance to the magnificent catio). I have a covered deck at the back which is lovely for entertaining and overlooks the garden. Parking is off street in the driveway. I have NBN internet, which is available for your use, and Google chromecast so you can stream to the TV.

I have two friendly and loving indoor kitties who need to be fed once a day and provided fresh water. Their kitty litter also needs to be maintained, though they both prefer to go outdoors (in their catio) where possible. One is more playful than the other, so if you like to play he will love that. The other is more of a lap cat, so if you like that she will be in your lap without further ado.

An indoor pot plant needs occasional watering, but the garden should be able to look after itself during the time I am away.

I live walking distance from two nature reserves, and close to a bikeway as well, which is great for the outdoors or birding enthusiast. Nothing is too far away, including the farmer's market held every Saturday. It's a great place to explore Canberra from!

Pet Care

Cats

Property & Location

Public Transport Supermarket Restaurants

Position Location

General suburb location shown for privacy. Exact address is provided to sitters by the homeowner.

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About the Area

HACKETT Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Suburb Insights
In Hackett, the rhythm of your day often unfolds gently. Dog walks become an integral part of this slow start, winding through the leafy streets towards the Mount Majura Nature Reserve entrance off Rivett Street. The only sounds are usually kookaburras and the soft crunch of leaves underfoot, a peaceful beginning for both you and your canine companion. The area’s quiet allows for reflective mornings, easily accommodating any pet’s specific routine without feeling rushed. Mid-morning often draws you to the Hackett shops, a short, flat walk away. Here, the aroma of coffee from Two Before Ten or Gang Gang Cafe is a daily invitation, a quiet hub for local residents gathering essentials. The local IGA provides all you need for home, making quick errands effortless; it is perfectly possible to manage daily life and pet supplies on foot, leaving the car parked in the driveway. This easy pace extends throughout the day, fostering a sense of calm. Afternoons invite longer excursions. Explore the winding paths of Mount Ainslie, directly accessible from the neighbourhood, or revisit Majura’s trails. These walks offer expansive views and excellent opportunities for pet exercise, returning home to the quiet, tree-lined streets as evenings settle. Living in this home means embracing a natural flow, where daily dog walks merge seamlessly with the unhurried local lifestyle.