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Local Kensington - 160 Stubbs Street, Melbourne

160, Stubbs St, Kensington, 3031, Australia
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AU$615
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2.3 mi from Melbourne City Center
( 14min. 28min. 55min)
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Baxter Institute | 0.27 mi
Trinity College | 1.32 mi
Kaplan International English | 1.34 mi
The University of Melbourne | 1.45 mi
Monash University (Parkville Ca... | 1.49 mi
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About the Property

Located at 160 Stubbs St, Kensington, 3031, Australia, Local Kensington 160 Stubbs Street Kensington student accommodation in Melbourne offers modern studios, 1B and 2B rooms. Students often prefer this property because the Baxter Institute is a 2-minute drive away and the University of Melbourne is just a 12-minute drive away.

Melbourne is the Coffee Capital of the World. Students move here due to its famous universities and career prospects. The city offers career opportunities in medical research, healthcare, business services, and retail. The crime index of Melbourne is 44.25 (Numbeo), and the safety index is 55.75 (Numbeo).

Features

The Local Kensington 160 Stubbs Street features modern studios around 42 sqm. The 2 Bed 1 Bath rooms offer a private room, shared bathroom, and shared kitchen. The 3 Bed 2 Bath rooms come with a private room, shared bathroom, and shared kitchen. These rooms have a bed, built-in wardrobes, storage, and split-system air conditioning. The kitchen comes with a fridge, induction cooktop, dishwasher, and oven, making cooking easier.

The shared amenities include a large TV for entertainment, a resident lounge, study, work, and meeting spaces for those who are working from home, a private dining room for meals, a games room, electric car share, and bike storage. Dog-friendly outdoor spaces and a pet wash station are available for students with pets in this student accommodation near the University of Melbourne.

The outdoor pool, gym & yoga studio help students to remain fit and healthy. The 160 Stubbs Street property services include an artist creative studio and a BBQ area. Students benefit from secure parcel and post services. The outdoor entertaining spaces help students relax and de-stress from academic life.

Location and What's Hot?

You will experience a Brooklyn-style inner-city vibe around the Local Kensington 160 Stubbs Street. Within a few minutes' walk, there is the Macaulay Road shopping strip. Trinity College and Kaplan International English School are a 10-minute drive away. For medical needs, Nearby Discount Pharmacy and Amcal Arden Gardens Pharmacy are close by. Foodworks and Gertrude Grocer Kensington supermarkets make daily grocery shopping easier.

Coffee lovers can visit the Fruits of Passion and Little Bunny Cafe. Rick’s Place Italian & Gluten Free Italian Restaurant is a 2-minute drive away.  Within a 16-minute drive from this student accommodation in Melbourne, The Abyssinian Restaurant features bright orange walls and traditional crafts. Zamzam Kitchen and Sahra’s Kitchen are nearby East African restaurants. A Vietnamese restaurant, Mama Le, is just a minute away on foot. Auntie Annie's Hotel, an Irish pub, and Twang Brewing brewpub are nearby for students to unwind and chill in the evenings.

During weekends, students can explore and visit famous tourist attractions like the Melbourne Skydeck, which has an enclosed viewing deck with city vistas. Docklands Sunset Point is a great spot for a walk or to watch the sunset over the skyscrapers. Webb Bridge, Parliament Gardens, the Melbourne Central Clock and Imaginator are popular attractions that students must visit.

Commute

Public transport around Local Kensington 160 Stubbs Street is convenient and reliable. Macaulay Station/macaulay Rd bus stop is a 1-minute drive away, and the North Melbourne Station/dryburgh St bus stop is a 6-minute drive away. The Kensington train station is a 3-minute drive away, and the Macaulay train station is a 4-minute drive away. Students can use a digital myki card across all nearby trains and buses and can get discounts. For air travel, the Melbourne Airport is just a 16-minute drive away.

Amenities

Shared Community And Utilities

BIG screen room
Resident lounge
WFH & meeting spaces
Private dining room
Games room
Electric car share

Fitness And Recreation

Outdoor pool
Gym & yoga studio
Gym & yoga studio

Property Services

Artist creative studio
Secure parcel & post area
Outdoor entertaining spaces

Outdoor Features

BBQ area

Room Types (4)

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All (4)
Studio (1)
2B (2)
3B (1)

Studio

All-in-one space with a bedroom, private bathroom, living area, and kitchenette — Ideal for complete independence

2B

An apartment with two bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, and bathroom

3B

An apartment with three bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, and bathroom

House Rules

Cancellation Policies
  • Cooling Off Period
    No cooling-off period is offered.
  • No Visa No Pay
    Students who do not receive their visa before the lease start date may cancel their application and apply for a full refund.
  • Early termination by students
    Once a lease has been signed and payment has been made, the student has committed to the lease. Students may end their lease by paying a lease break fee based on the remaining lease term: 1–3 months remaining: 1 week's rent. 4–6 months remaining: 2 weeks' rent. 7–9 months remaining: 3 weeks' rent. 10–12 months remaining: 4 weeks' rent.
  • Replacement Tenant Accepted
    Instead of paying the lease break fee, students may continue paying rent until the apartment is successfully pre-leased to a new resident. Rent payments cease once a new lease is signed for the apartment. Students must provide the leasing team with access to tour the apartment at least twice per week until a new resident is secured.
  • Extenuating Circumstances
    The cancellation outcome depends on the point at which the student cancels and the reason for cancellation. The provider stated that further details would be provided separately.
  • Payment and Fees

    Pay In Instalment

    Rent is due on the first day of every month. Students are encouraged to set up automatic payments to ensure timely rent payments.

    Mode Of Payment

    Automatic payments (AutoPay) are recommended for monthly rent payments.

    PayPal
    VISA
    AMEX

    Additional Fees

    Lease break fees may apply if a student withdraws after signing the lease and making payment.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do I stay updated with events as a resident?

    Our resident app, email updates and on-site team will keep you up to date on everything that's happening! We'll also use the app to notify about products and additional offerings like apartment cleaning and handy man services.

    What happens on move-in day?

    Once your lease is confirmed, you will receive information on how to book your move in time via the resident portal as well as move in maps showing you the best lift to use to access your apartment, details on what to do if you have a removalist helping you out, and who to contact if you have any questions. On arrival we will show you to your apartment and make sure you know where you're going and we will reserve a lift just for you to get you in that bit faster. We don't have any lifting equipment or staff available to help you move, but if you do need an extra set of hands, our friends over at Man with a Van have provided an exclusive offer for Local: Kensington residents which you will receive along with all your welcome information.

    Do I need to furnish my own apartment?

    You sure do! All apartments come with a fridge, washing machine and clothes dryer, dishwasher, induction cooktop, electric oven and split system heating and cooling. We do have furnished apartments available for rent with furniture by our mates at Koala if you'd rather save yourself the hassle! If you're looking for new furniture, Koala have an exclusive offer for Local: Kensington residents which we'll share with you with your welcome information.

    Am I charged for using the facilities?

    All the shared spaces are included in your rent! Some of our spaces can be booked out, so if you want a particular space at a particular time, best to book it via the resident app.

    How do I manage my ongoing rent as a resident?

    Once your lease has been approved, you'll be directed to the Resident Portal to set up your monthly rental payments via your choice of direct debit or credit card (fees apply).

    How do I log a maintenance request?

    To let our on-site maintenance team know that you have an issue, simply open the Resident App and log a maintenance request. You'll be kept informed of the job's progress and notified once it's complete.

    Do you clean the apartments?

    Apartment cleaning services are available. We can help you arrange this before you move in, or if you decide you'd like to add it on regularly or just as a once off, you can do so via the Resident App.

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    Nearby Locations and Map

    Baxter Institute0.4 mi
    Trinity College1.7 mi
    Kaplan International English1.9 mi
    The University of Melbourne1.8 mi
    Monash University (Parkville Campus)1.9 mi
    Melbourne Business School1.8 mi
    William Angliss Institute2.0 mi
    TMG College2.0 mi
    Ozford Australia2.0 mi
    Australian Centre of Further Education Pty Ltd2.1 mi

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