Red Hill, Brisbane

This is a brilliant opportunity to rent a cozy bedroom with a double bed just moments from Paddington Central, with its plethora of cafes, bars, and restaurants and access to transport links with a 12-minute bus ride into the CBD.

Enjoying a quiet residential location and setting within an 1888 original Queenslander cottage, this stunning room benefits from a newly renovated interior, a restored red brick fireplace, and access to a newly renovated bathroom. There are only three tenants with single occupation for each room.

The property has been partly renovated and comprises a newly restored double brick fireplace facing the living room. The double bedroom has a new double bed mattress, an under-bed storage drawer, a wardrobe, and two bedside tables. It is accessed via a back staircase or, alternatively, via the main part of the house through the back deck.

The newly renovated bathroom has a walk-in shower and separate bathtub, which is shared with one other person. So you won't have to worry about queues to use the facilities.

The newly renovated kitchen has an oven and the usual cooking facilities, including a kettle and a toaster.

The back garden is currently undergoing refurbishment and will be entirely replanted with natives for the local wildlife. There is already a thriving lawn growing.

There is a washing station downstairs that has an undercover clothesline, sink and brand-new Fisher & Paykel washing machine.

There is street parking at the property.

The street is a quiet residential street within walking distance from Paddington Central and major transport links.

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I am an owner-occupier who recently bought the home. I moved back to Australia after working overseas and working from home full-time.

I am in my mid-40s, fairly easygoing and respectful of others. I have travelled widely and have successfully shared in big cities, from London to New York.

I am looking for a professional who ideally needs a pied-a-terre close to the CBD, respects the space, and is equally happy when schedules happen to merge. Due to the layout of the room, the space won't suit students or those who work from home.

This is a seriously chill home where you can relax and have a clean space to enjoy. The current setup is quite low-key, and during meal times, there is a bit of banter floating about, and rest times are respected by all. So far it has really worked out well for folks who are travelling on working holiday visas - so far had visitors from U.K., Canada, France and N.Z.

If you are allergic to animals, this is not the place for you, as there is also a rescue pet, an indoor cat that rules the roost. So it is essential to be mindful of this house pet, close the doors appropriately, or turn on the fan if it's a scorcher.

This house was built in 1888, so it has all the charms of a building constructed then. I am lovingly restoring the home, but it's a massive project that will take me a few years.

As such, the living spaces (front deck, bedrooms, bathrooms, and lounge) are completely renovated. The back deck and kitchen have been partially renovated and modernised.

If you want a modern space, this may not be the right room for you. However, if you love the charm of the regency ceilings and like the sound of torrential rain hitting a tin roof. Then this room might be for you.