The minute we arrived we threw open the windows, turned on the lamps, put on some music and got some life into the place. This house is so original, you can hear the past echoing from the antique Wedgewood stove and the bathrooms and the cupboards.
This old craftsman feels like a hold out among encroaching apartment blocks. Out one side is all apartment blocks and out the other, leafy gardens and more lovely old houses.
We didn't cook at all when we were there. Blue bottle coffee is just down the road and Rockridge is a short walk and even shorter drive.
I'm a princess when it comes to mattresses and I slept ok in the yellow room. Earplugs are recommended if you're a light sleeper. There was some interesting nocturnal activity on the street at 4am, one night. For the price, it's good value if you have a family and need to spread out.