I stayed the loft for six months while visiting Monash Uni. It was just the right distance walk to the school for exerces. Or it takes about 10 minutes by bike. You may use a bus. In the loft, there is a cooling and heating air-conditioner. To give you a tip, put the wings of the entrance to the blast hole upwards when you turn on the heater / and turn on the ceiling fan when you turn on the cooling air-conditioner. Then you would be perfectly satisfied for the loft. Most of things you need to live in are in there. It was a highly cost-effective place! Thank Diane and Bryce!!