For Homeowners For Sitters Login Join Now

House sit Newtown

04-Jan-2020 – 02-Mar-2020
59 Days stay
Responsiveness
View from small single room

Assignment Requirements

VEGETARIAN/VEGAN house-sitter required for a narrow 1886 two-storey terrace in fair to good condition. Only jobs that need to be done are 1) fairly rigorous leaf clearance due to season (once a week) and some watering if dry, 2) clean areas used, 3) mail collection and notification of outstanding utility bills if any; 4) enjoy the location and it's quirky, arty and quiet neighbourhood. Owner is going on an extended camping road-trip once the bush fire situation has become safer. The time-frame is estimated only and there is not an immediate need for the house to be attended immediately after I depart.

This is for a solo individual or at a squeeze two people who aren't looking for all the luxurious comforts. There is very limited seating in the living room area (only 2 cane chairs) due to some previous and future maintenance work - downstairs is painted a mellow light green sage. Three small bedrooms upstairs painted in dark matt mossy green, one with a comfortable single bed and it's own little staircase with duvet and blankets overlooking umbrella trees (with air-con), a main bedroom at the front with an unconventional iron 1½ sized bed and furnishings, tv, with access to an upper veranda. There is a study with a folding table and chair for laptop work near a window (with air-con).

Outside has a longish narrow garden fringed with fragrant trees and rear access onto a small children's park. A fairly large BBQ table setting can be utilised under the awning or in an open concrete space with a large sunshade carefully put up (there are some falling palm leaves from adjacent homes). The bathroom has a large triangular-shaped bathtub and overhead shower, with separate toilet, but note the spa bath feature does not work. Top loading washing machine and clothes line outside, clothes horse available inside. New oven and stove in an otherwise dated kitchen.

Pet Care

Property & Location

Public Transport Supermarket Restaurants

Position Location

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

Position Closed

Sorry, this assignment has been filled and is no longer accepting applications.

Find Other Sits

About the Area

Newtown Sydney, New South Wales
Suburb Insights
Your mornings in Newtown will often begin with a stroll to Camperdown Memorial Rest Park. This expansive green space is a natural hub for local dogs and their human companions, providing ample room for a leash-off run before the day truly kicks in. Afterwards, a short walk brings you to King Street or a quieter lane for a coffee; the choice of independent cafes is extensive. Grabbing daily essentials often means a pleasant amble down the street, past terrace houses, where foot traffic dictates the pace of life. Midday might involve a trip to Newtown Station if you need to venture further afield, but much of the charm lies in exploring on foot. The side streets offer a quieter experience, ideal for an afternoon walk with your charge, perhaps towards Enmore Park for a change of scenery. Lunches are easily sourced from the numerous eateries, allowing you to settle back at the residence with a book or oversee the pet's quiet time indoors. The absence of long commutes simplifies daily care routines. As evening approaches, the main thoroughfares transform, offering a different kind of energy. Picking up a fresh dinner, whether from a local grocer or one of the countless independent restaurants along King Street and Enmore Road, is a short, pleasant walk. A final walk for the dog around the quieter residential blocks completes the day. The ease of access to everything, without needing a car, allows for a more relaxed rhythm tailored to your temporary home and its furry resident.