Looking for an area good for families with good schools and somewhere I could find a 5 bedroom house on a large plot for around 500,000 AUD. Within 45 minutes drive of a beach would be good but not essential. Does such a place exist ??? If not how far out would I need to be? Thanks in advance
2007-08-09 04:18:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Sydney
Hi tentofield, I'm pleased my question gave you such a good laugh. I imagine being a 'top contributor' gives you the right to be sneering and arrogant? Wow, over 4000 questions answered, maybe you should get out more... Sarah
2007-08-09 21:08:06 · update #1
The only area I can think of fitting the requirements would be the Central Coast, but its a fair distance north of Chatswood. Otherwise $500,000 doesn't buy you much in Sydney unless you're willing to look in Sydney's western suburbs.
That said, five bedrooms is a lot for a standard house, most only have 3-4, so you will probably find it hard to find 5 for $500,000, even in the western suburbs or Central Coast. You might need to lower your expectations
2007-08-09 13:10:15 · answer #1 · answered by Robert C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"somewhere I could find a 5 bedroom house on a large plot for around 500,000 AUD. Within 45 minutes drive of a beach would be good but not essential"
I haven't had such a good laugh for ages. You need to look a lot further than 60 minutes drive for a big house that cheap - if it exists. I wouldn't consider driving to Chatswood daily either, it has excellent public transport. 60 minutes each way in heavy traffic is not a good way to spend much of your day.
I would have a look at the housing section of the Sydney Morning Herald on a Saturday to see what's available. It is online at http://www.smh.com.au You might find something but I doubt it.
2007-08-09 10:56:26 · answer #2 · answered by tentofield 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The central coast is the only place that would fit your budget and there is a train line that goes direct to chatswood and north sydney. If you forget about buying a house then look at frenchs forest/belrose. That is about 10min drive from both chatswood and the beach, very leafy and quiet too - not great public transport though.
2007-08-09 15:43:43 · answer #3 · answered by conda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you definately need to look on the central coast. It is a nice area and has great water areas. It is close-ish to Newcastle which has some of the best beaches in Australia ( Also where the pasha bulker got stuck). You may have to buy land a build a home as 5 bedroom places arent that common in that area. Good luck
2007-08-12 14:35:38 · answer #4 · answered by dimsims 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are working in Orlando, there is no reason you shouldn't live there too. Unless you want a commute, you should be able to find a good selection of houses under $500,000. In Orlando, $500,000 can buy a nice house is a good neighborhood with good schools.
2016-05-17 22:43:29 · answer #5 · answered by hayley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey..if you are willing to double your amount, for 1 million AUD, you can get a decent 5 bedroom house in strathfield, with good schools, good for families and 35 mins drive to chatswood and the beaches...
2007-08-10 13:39:24 · answer #6 · answered by Natalie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah sydney, sydney how about Black town or Mount druitt, or Bidwill, really nice areas! NOT
2007-08-09 23:20:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋