Epping, Sydney

Nestled in a quiet, idyllic location in Epping, this clean, furnished, and artistic share house offers a great aspect to the sun and a beautiful garden. The private bedroom is furnished and also has high quality acoustic treatment - perfect for teleconferencing or podcasting. Suits people with an Inner-Westie heart seeking a peaceful retreat. Features include:

Shared kitchen with gas cooking, 2 fridges, microwave, toaster, and pantry storage space.
Laundry with washing machine, dryer, and outdoor clotheslines.
Shared bathroom with shower, bathtub, and 2 toilets.
Extensive book collection (medicine, psychology, diet, philosophy, religion, sci-fi, and fantasy) available to borrow.
Cozy living room with a small TV (rarely used, but ready for movie nights!).
LIFX smart lights throughout the house for customisable mood lighting and night light schedules to support relaxation and healthy sleep cycles.
High-quality air purifiers to maintain healthy indoor air quality, prioritising CO2 levels below 800ppm, while also combating infectious diseases (e.g., COVID, influenza, RSV) and reducing particulate matter (PM2.5 < 12μ/m³).
The garden has monkeybars and parallel bars for exercise, garden chairs and orange trees.
Opportunity to grow vegetables and herbs in the garden.
Off-street parking on Pennant Pde during weekdays.
Fast NBN internet (100Mbps download/17Mbps upload) included (over Wifi).

Rent:
Rent includes water, gas, electricity and NBN internet
Bond - 2 weeks of rent

Housemates:
Ages 20-40s, studying & working part-time or causally
Nerd friendly, feminist, DIY repairs, environmentalists, musicians
Calm atmosphere
Left-leaning politically
Non-religious / atheist
Vegetarian & omnivores

Values:
We admire scientists and experts, trusting evidence-based knowledge to guide our perspectives. Conspiracy theorists are generally frowned upon here, as we prioritise reason and critical thinking.
We value respect for women, minorities, and people’s pronouns, creating an inclusive space for all, especially LGBTQIA+ folks. We’re not fans of figures like Andrew Tate, Jordan Peterson, J.K. Rowling, Elon Musk, Donald Trump, or Joe Rogan, and prefer housemates who share our progressive outlook.

Rules:
Take off shoes outside
Masking and isolating if sick
No smoking
Smaller pets (eg cats, birds, mice, lizards, fish) may be permitted
No racism, ableism, sexism or homophobia
Looking for a tidy, responsible person
Regular household duties include taking bins out, sweeping/vacuuming/mopping, cleaning the bathroom etc

Location & Transport:
Convenient train or bus transport to Epping station, Macquarie Uni, Chatswood or Parramatta. From Epping Station on the Beecroft Rd side, you can catch the 550, 546, 549 and the 630 bus to my place - it's around a 7-8min bus ride, then it's around a 6-8min to walk from the nearest bus stops (Pennant Pde, Carlingford Rd or Ray Rd).
Carlingford Court Shops (has Woollies, Coles, Priceline, Target, Bing Lee, Tong Li) is a 13-15min walk away. Walking to Epping station takes 30-35min.