Access

Access to McCarthy Maisonettes is via Parramatta Road at the front or McCarthy Lane at the rear. Entry to the building is gained by a security fob. Once inside the building you will need a key to enter the front door of your maisonette.

In case of lost security fobs or keys, please contact the Property Manager. A charge of $50 is payable for replacement fobs. Lost keys are replaced at your own expense.

If you’re locked out of the building or your maisonette outside of business hours, contact the Glebe Point Locksmiths on 0414 212 469. The locksmith will charge you an emergency call out fee up to $250 as well as the cost for replacing the key or fob. These charges are payable by you.

Airport

It’s less than 10 kms to both Sydney International Airport and Sydney Domestic Airport, with travel time by car approximately 20 minutes. However, traffic can be quite heavy on this route, so we recommend allowing more time depending on time of day you’re travelling.

You can get to the airport by taxi, shuttle or bus and train.

Taxi companies include:

• Taxis Combined (ph. 13 33 00 or via App Store)
• Silver Service (ph. 13 31 00 or via App Store)
• Uber Taxi (via App Store, up to 30% regular taxi fares)

Shuttle companies include:

• Omnicar
• Jayride

Public transport timetables can be found at http://www.transportnsw.info/

Ambulance

To call an ambulance dial 000, ask for an ambulance, the operator will then ask a series of questions about the medical emergency and your location. McCarthy Maisonettes is located at 15 Parramatta Road, Annandale. Please remember to also give the number of your Maisonette. The nearest cross street is Nelson Street or Bridge Road.

Calls to 000 are free and do not require credit on a mobile phone. 000 is also used to call police or fire.

Balconies

No towels or clothing are to be hung on or over any balconies railings.

Please act responsibly when on balconies and do not throw anything over or off the balcony.

Beaches

Sydney’s eastern suburbs beaches are the nearest to Annandale. They are Bondi, Bronte & Tamarama, Coogee and Clovelly. They are just over 10kms away, and can be reached by two buses. Check http://www.transportnsw.info/ for public transport timetables.

There are also a couple of harbour beaches that are great for swimming but don’t have surf. They are Murray Rose Pool (formerly Redleaf) at Double Bay, Watsons Bay and Camp Cove. Check http://www.transportnsw.info/ for public transport timetables.

Cronulla Beach can be reached by bus to Central or Newtown then train directly to Cronulla.
The northern beaches can be reached by bus to Central then bus to the northern beaches. Check http://www.transportnsw.info/ for public transport timetables.

Bike storage

Bikes can be stored onsite at McCarthy Maisonettes under the stairs in the central courtyard. Please ensure all bikes are secured with a lock and stored safely and out of thoroughfares.

Please note that it is a legal requirement to wear a helmet and follow road rules when riding bikes in Sydney.

There are two bike shops nearby:

• Sydney E Bikes, selling and servicing traditional and electric bikes, 39 Parramatta Road, Annandale, phone 8065 1555, www.sydneyebikes.com
• Cell Bikes, 148 Parramatta Road, Stanmore, phone 9146 5385 , www.cellbikes.com.au

Bond

A security bond of four weeks rent is required on all unfurnished tenancies and six weeks rent on all furnished tenancies. Upon vacating the premises, the maisonette will be inspected and the bond will be returned according to the conditions stated in your lease.

Bonds are lodged with the Rental Bond Board, as required by law.

Bookings

If you are interested in renting a property within McCarthy Maisonettes, please contact:

Belle Property Glebe
184 St Johns Rd, Glebe NSW 2037
(02) 8093 5222
glebe.info@belleproperty.com

Once your application has been approved, non refundable deposit, equivalent to one week rent, is required to secure the property.

To extend your lease, please contact the property manager.

Buses

The nearest bus stop heading east to the city is on the corner of Parramatta Road and Nelson Street. Buses servicing this stop include numbers 413, 436, 438, 439, 440, 461, 480, 483 and M10.

The nearest bus stop heading west is across the street on the corner of Parramatta Road, near Bridge Road. Buses servicing this stop include numbers listed above.

For timetable information, please go to http://www.transportnsw.info/

Bus fares are paid with Opal Cards. You can buy Opal Cards from most convenience stores, but full list can be found here. The closest are Ezy Mart on Parramatta Road (right near the bus stop) or Bridge Road (just past Subway). Opal cards store value, so once you have the card you top it up with credit.

You must “tap on” as you enter the bus by holding your card against the reader. Once you hear a distinctive “ding” tone you will know your tap has been successful. When you disembark a bus, you must also “tap off”, ensuring again that you hear the “ding”. Failure to tap on or off may result in a fine or incorrect fare being taken from your credit. For more information on Opal, please go to https://www.opal.com.au/ or phone 13 67 25 (13 OPAL).

Car parking

McCarthy Maisonettes offers no car parking to residents or visitors. Parking is available in surrounding streets although most have time restrictions. Please ensure that you adhere to these restrictions as parking fines are expensive in Sydney.

Residents do not qualify for the Leichhardt Council parking permit scheme.

City

Sydney CBD is 4.1 kms from McCarthy Maisonettes.

To walk, follow Parramatta Road until it becomes Broadway, then veer left onto George Street, which will lead you to Town Hall, major shopping areas and Circular Quay.
The nearest bus stop heading east to the city is on the corner of Parramatta Road and Nelson Street. Buses servicing this stop include numbers 413, 436, 438, 439, 440, 461, 480, 483 and M10. Travel time is approximately 19 minutes, but allow longer for peak periods.
For timetable information, please go to http://www.transportnsw.info/

Please ensure you have an Opal card for travel on public transport.

Bus fares are paid with Opal Cards. You can buy Opal Cards from most convenience stores, but full list can be found here. The closest are Ezy Mart on Parramatta Road (right near the bus stop) or Bridge Road (just past Subway). Opal cards store value, so once you have the card you top it up with credit.

You must “tap on” as you enter the bus by holding your card against the reader. Once you hear a distinctive “ding” tone you will know your tap has been successful. When you disembark a bus, you must also “tap off”, ensuring again that you hear the “ding”. Failure to tap on or off may result in a fine or incorrect fare being taken from your credit. For more information on Opal, please go to https://www.opal.com.au/ or phone 13 67 25 (13 OPAL).

Cleaning

You are responsible for the cleaning of your maisonette. Upon moving out, you are expected to leave the property as you found it.

Coffee

The nearest great coffee shop is Me Too Please, 2 Nelson Street, Annandale. They offer residents one free coffee to welcome them to the area.

Doctor

In case of emergency call 000 and ask for an ambulance.

The nearest medical centres are:

• Annandale Family Medical Practice, 133 Johnston Street, Annandale, phone: 02 9660 7208 (travel east on Parramatta Road, turn left onto Pyrmont Bridge Road, left onto Booth Street, right onto Johnston Street – total 1.3km)
• Forum Medical Centre, 17/23 Norton Street, Leichhardt, phone: 02 9572 7777,  (travel west for 2km on Parramatta Road, turn right into Norton Street)
• Glebe Medical Centre, 53 Glebe Point Road, Glebe, phone: 02 8070 6888, (travel east on Parramatta Road for 3km, turn left into Glebe Point Road)
• Glebe Family Medical Practice, 114 Glebe Point Road, Glebe, phone: 02: 9660 8399, (travel east on Parramatta Road 3km, turn left into Glebe Point Road)

For after hours medical service, contact Balmain General Practice Casualty located at Balmain Hospital, Booth Street, Balmain. Operating hours 8 am – 10 pm, 7 days per week.
Phone 02 9395 2111.

The nearest hospital is Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Missenden Road, Camperdown. Travel east on Parramatta Road, turn right onto Missenden Road – total 1.2 km.

Emergency

In case of emergency call 000. Ask for police, ambulance or fire. The operator will then ask a series of questions about the emergency and your location. McCarthy Maisonettes is located at 15 Parramatta Road, Annandale. Please remember to also give the number of your Maisonette if relevant. The nearest cross street is Nelson Street or Bridge Road.

Calls to 000 are free and do not require credit on a mobile phone or coins on a payphone.

If the emergency is related to a maintenance issue within the building (ie leaking pipes, blocked toilet or power outage) and it Is within normal business hours, please contact the Property Manager.

Belle Property Glebe
Phone: 8093 5222
Email: glebe.info@belleproperty.com.

If after hours please use the following numbers:

• Electricity – Ausgrid: 131 388
• Plumber – Gow Plumbing: 9986 2477
• Locksmith – Glebe Point Locksmiths: 0414 212 469 (emergency call out fee up to $250 is payable by you)

Entertainment

Annandale is perfectly located for a wide variety of entertainment.

Pubs

Annandale Hotel is right next door and offers meals (including weekend breakfast), drinks and live entertainment. Go to www.annandalehotel.com for more information .

Please note that they have live music performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons/early evenings. Annandale Hotel may change operating procedures at any time and McCarthy Maisonettes management cannot be held responsible and are not liable for changes to opening hours, live music performances, any noise or any other issue from the Hotel.

North Annandale Hotel is close by at 105 Johnston Street. Check out their Facebook page for details and events. Page is called North Annandale Hotel Official.

Empire Hotel, (Cnr Parramatta Road & Johnston St, Annandale) is also a great local pub, offering great daily meal specials and a monthly Saturday Arvo Beer Club. Go to www.empirehotelannandale.com.au for more information.

Nearby suburbs of Newtown, Glebe and Pyrmont have tons of great pubs and bars, ranging from old school pubs to boutique wine bars. Taking a walk through these areas is the best way to discover the options and find your favourites.

Festivals & events

Nearby Norton Street, Leichhardt hosts an annual Italian Fiesta in October. Details here.

The Newtown Festival is held annually in November at Camperdown Memorial Park. Details here.

Glebe Street Fair and Glebe Musical Festival are also held in November each year. Details here  and here.

Pyrmont Festival of Food Wine & Art is held in May. More details here.

Sydney Festival is held in January each year. There are lots of free activities as well as ticketed events. Details here.

Taste of Sydney is a food and wine festival held annually in Centennial Park. Details here.

Sydney Comedy Festival is a month long event held April to May at various venues throughout the city. Details here.

Central Park in Chippendale is also becoming host to many events and festivals. For details of what’s on, go to their website.

Cinemas

Palace Cinema is located in Norton Street, Leichhardt. For movie information go here.

Dendy Cinema in Newtown plays lots of art house and alternate movies.

Hoyts Cinema is at Broadway Shopping Centre. Session times can be found here.

General information

For more information also check out the following websites:

• http://www.au.timeout.com/sydney/area-guide/annandale/6
• http://www.weekendnotes.com/sydney/inner-west/
• https://www.facebook.com/ilovetheinnerwest
• http://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/
• http://www.leichhardt.nsw.gov.au/News-and-events/What-s-On
• http://www.newtownprecinct.com.au/calendar/week

Environment

Please be mindful of the environment when using water and electricity and disposing of waste. We have installed resource efficient appliances where possible and appreciate your care with our precious natural resources.

Please ensure that waste is separated into garbage and recyclable material and dispose in the correct bins. Bins are located just outside the McCarthy Lane building entry.

Fire

To call the fire brigade dial 000, ask for the fire brigade, the operator will then ask a series of questions about the fire emergency and your location. McCarthy Maisonettes is located at 15 Parramatta Road, Annandale. The nearest cross street is Nelson Street or Bridge Road.

Calls to 000 are free and do not require credit on a mobile phone. 000 can also be used to call police or ambulance.

Fire extinguishers are located on each floor.

Please familiarise yourself with locations of fire extinguishers and fire procedures that are displayed behind your front door and in common areas.

Please also be aware that smoke detectors are installed in each maisonette. These are sensitive and will go off if smoke is detected. Please be careful when burning candles or incense or cooking, especially burning toast. Please use exhaust fans when cooking and take care not to burn any food.

If a smoke detector goes off a fire engine will attend. If the fire engine attends due to a false alarm, you will be charged the emergency call out fee of $1250.

Disabling or interfering with smoke alarms is an offence.

Foxtel

The building is wired for Foxtel. To buy online go to www.foxtel.com.au/shop/packages-and-deals or call 1300 130 799 between 8am to 8pm Mon to Fri, 9am to 6pm Sat to Sun. All Foxtel accounts will be in the resident’s name and expenses are your own responsibility.

Garbage

All waste must be removed from your maisonette, and placed in the appropriate bin. Garbage must be secured in a bag and placed in the garbage bin. Recyclable items (bottles, cans, tins, paper, etc) must be placed in the corresponding recycle bin.

Bins are located along the eastern wall of the commercial car park at the McCarthy Lane building entry. Collection day is Friday.

Guest Register

As a legal requirement, we keep a register of all residents at all times. The register must contain your full name, phone number, date of birth, licence or passport details, next of kin, emergency contact and room number.

Please ensure the property manager is notified of any changes to your contact or emergency contact details.

Your personal details will be stored securely and won’t be used for any purpose other than ensuring your safety.

Gyms

There are lots of gyms nearby and a comprehensive, up to date list of options can be found here.

The closest is Camperdown Fitness at 166 Parramatta Road, Camperdown.

Hospital

The nearest hospital is Royal Prince Alfred (RPA) Hospital on Missenden Road, Camperdown. Travel east on Parramatta Road, turn right onto Missenden Road – total 1.2 km.

For after hours medical service, contact Balmain General Practice Casualty located at Balmain Hospital, Booth Street, Balmain. Operating hours 8 am – 10 pm, 7 days per week.
Phone 02 9395 2111.

Please also see a list of Doctors in this Resident Information Book.

House Rules

McCarthy Maisonettes is governed by a set of rules that are designed for resident’s comfort and accordance with regulations that we are governed by:

• The property manager is responsible for the general maintenance and management of the property. If you need to contact them, please do so during business hours.
• Each resident will be issued with a room key, mailbox key and security fob to enter the building. Please take care with these. Replacements are available if lost, however, you will need to pay for replacements.
• The tenant agrees to abide by the strict ‘No Parking Policy’ within the complex.
• Electricity will be invoiced to the tenant by Belle Property according to the usage on the electricity meter and paid in the same manner as rent.
• No towels or clothing are to be hung on any balcony railings.
• No pets are permitted on the premises.
• Smoking is not permitted on the premises.
• Residents are expected to be respectful of their neighbours and ensure that noise levels are at an acceptable level and not adversely impacting upon neighbours. Residents who are continually causing discomfort to neighbours through excessive noise may be asked to vacate the premises.
• Waste must be disposed of in the appropriate garbage or recycling bins that are stored at the rear of the building in McCarthy Lane.

Keys

Each resident will be issued with a room key and security fob to enter the building. Please take care with these keys. Replacements are available if lost, however, you will need to pay for replacement keys. Please contact the Locksmith to arrange replacements.

If you’re locked out of the building or your maisonette outside of business hours, please contact the Glebe Point Locksmiths on 0414 212 469. The locksmith will charge you an emergency call out fee up to $250 (depending on the time) as well as the cost for replacing the key or fob. These charges are payable by you.

Each maisonette will be issued with one mailbox key.

Laundry

A laundry room is located on the ground floor of the southern building and is available for use by residents only for personal laundry only. Access is gained to the laundry by use of your security fob.

Washers and dryers are coin operated.

Residents are expected to remove washing from machines within a short time of wash or dry completion.

Please keep this room tidy and leave it as found. Unclaimed laundry will be disposed of.

Light Rail

The Light Rail is a public transport system linking Central Station and Sydney’s Inner Western Suburbs via Haymarket, Pyrmont, Glebe Rozelle, Leichhardt North and Dulwich Hill. Sydney Fish Markets, The Star Casino, Darling Harbour and Chinatown.

The nearest light rail station is Jubilee Park, 1.7km to the north of the premises. For timetables and route information, please go to www.transportnsw.info.

Locked out?

If you’re locked out of the building or your maisonette Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, please contact the Property Manager on 8093 5222. Replacement keys and fobs are at your expense.

If you’re locked out of the building or your maisonette outside of business hours, contact Glebe Point Locksmiths on 0414 212 469. The locksmith will charge you an emergency call out fee up to $250 (depending on the time) as well as the cost for replacing the key or fob. These charges are payable by you.

Managing Agent

The Property Manager is:

Belle Property Glebe
184 St Johns Rd, Glebe NSW 2037
(02) 8093 5222
glebe.info@belleproperty.com

For after hours emergency contacts, please use the following numbers:

• Electricity – Ausgrid: 131 388
• Plumber – Gow Plumbing: 9986 2477
• Locksmith – Glebe Point Locksmiths: 0414 212 469 (emergency call out fee up to $250 is payable by you)

Mail

Mail can be sent to you c/- your maisonette number, McCarthy Maisonettes, 15 McCarthy Lane, Annandale NSW 2038. Mailboxes are located to the left side of the McCarthy Lane entrance and are accessed by a key.

There are two post offices in Annandale:

115 Booth Street (1km) and
203 Parramatta Road (0.7km).

Maintenance

For general maintenance issues, please contact the property manager:

Belle Property Glebe,
184 St Johns Rd, Glebe NSW 2037
(02) 8093 5222
glebe.info@belleproperty.com

All maintenance issues must be in submitted writing to the managing agents. If any maintenance issues found to be at the tenant’s responsibility or no issue is found, the call out fee will be invoiced to the tenant.

Smoke alarms are not to be tampered with or removed. If the fire brigade is called out due to a false alarm e.g. burnt toast, steam from the shower, smoking within the property (not permitted), the cost of the fire brigade call out will be charged to the tenant responsible. Tenants will be liable to pay the entire cost.

For after hours emergency contacts, please use the following numbers:

• Electricity – Ausgrid: 131 388
• Plumber – Gow Plumbing: 9986 2477
• Locksmith – Glebe Point Locksmiths: 0414 212 469 (emergency call out fee up to $250 is payable by you)

Need help?

If you need help, please contact:

Belle Property Glebe
Phone: 8093 5222
Email: glebe.info@belleproperty.com.

If you have an emergency maintenance issue within your maisonette outside of business hours, please contact the following:

• Electricity – Ausgrid: 131 388
• Plumber – Gow Plumbing: 9986 2477
• Locksmith – Glebe Point Locksmiths: 0414 212 469 (emergency call out fee up to $250 is payable by you)

Noise

Residents need to be aware that they are living next door to a live music venue. They have live music performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons/early evenings. McCarthy Maisonettes cannot and will not be held responsible for noise from this venue. If you believe noise to be excessive, please contact the Annandale Hotel on 9550 1078. If you’re not satisfied with the response, please follow this link to lodge a formal complaint https://www.liquorandgaming.justice.nsw.gov.au/Pages/public-consultation/make-a-complaint.aspx.

Residents are expected to be respectful of their neighbours and ensure that noise levels are at an acceptable level and not adversely impact upon neighbours. Residents who repeatedly cause discomfort to neighbours through excessive noise may be asked to vacate the premises.

Parks

There are lots of beautiful parks around Annandale. Our favourites include:

• Camperdown Park, Mallett Street, Camperdown
• O’Dea Reserve, Salisbury & Cardigan Lanes, Camperdown
• Hinsby Park, between Piper Street North and South, Annandale
• Victoria Park, Cnr Parramatta Road & King Street, Camperdown (also pool & gym)
• Central Park, Central Park Ave, Chippendale

Pets

No pets of any kind are permitted on the premises.

Police

To call the police dial 000, ask for the police, the operator will then ask a series of questions about the emergency and your location. McCarthy Maisonettes is located at 15 Parramatta Road, Annandale. The nearest cross street is Nelson Street or Bridge Road.

Calls to 000 are free and do not require credit on a mobile phone. 000 is also used to call fire brigade or ambulance.

Property Manager

The Property Manager is:

Belle Property Glebe,
184 St Johns Rd, Glebe NSW 2037
(02) 8093 5222
glebe.info@belleproperty.com
http://www.belleproperty.com/glebe

For after hours emergency contacts, please use the following numbers:

• Electricity – Ausgrid: 131 388
• Plumber – Gow Plumbing: 9986 2477
• Locksmith – Glebe Point Locksmiths: 0414 212 469 (emergency call out fee up to $250 is payable by you)

Public Transport

There are four types of public transport in Sydney: buses, trains, ferries and light rail.

Buses are the most accessible to McCarthy Maisonettes. The nearest bus stop heading east to the city is on the corner of Parramatta Road and Nelson Street. Buses servicing this stop include numbers 413, 436, 438, 439, 440, 461, 480, 483 and M10.

The nearest bus stop heading west is across the street on the corner of Parramatta Road, near Bridge Road. Buses servicing this stop include numbers listed above.

The nearest train station is Newtown station (1.7km) or Central (3.2km).

The nearest ferries leave from Pyrmont or Darling Harbour. (You can buy discounted ferry tickets on Sundays, with $2.50 for an all day ticket – so it’s a great way to explore the city from the water. Just ask for a Family Fun Day Ticket)

The nearest light rail stop is at Jubilee Park.

For timetable information, please go to http://www.transportnsw.info/

Bus, train and ferry fares are paid with Opal Cards. You can buy Opal Cards from most convenience stores, full list can be found here. The closest are Ezy Mart on Parramatta Road (right near the bus stop) or Bridge Road (just past Subway). Opal cards store value, so once you have the card you top it up with credit.

You must “tap on” as you enter by holding your card against the reader. Once you hear a distinctive “ding” tone you will know your tap has been successful. When you disembark, you must also “tap off”, ensuring again that you hear the “ding”. Failure to tap on or off may result in a fine or incorrect fare being taken from your credit. For more information on Opal, please go to https://www.opal.com.au/ or phone 13 67 25 (13 OPAL).

Opal cards will be used on light rail in 2015, in the meantime, you can use regular paper tickets available from many convenience stores.

Pubs

Annandale Hotel is right next door and offers meals (including weekend breakfast), drinks and live entertainment. Go to www.annandalehotel.com for more information .

Please note that they have live music performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons/early evenings. The bar is open from 10:00am to midnight Monday to Thursday, 10:00am to 1:00am Friday and Saturday, 10:00am to 10:00pm Sunday. These details may change and McCarthy Maisonettes management cannot be held responsible and are not liable for changes to opening hours, live music performances or any noise from the Hotel.

North Annandale Hotel is close by at 105 Johnston Street. Check out their Facebook page for details and events. Page is called North Annandale Hotel Official.

Empire Hotel, (Cnr Parramatta Road & Johnston St, Annandale) is also a great local pub, offering great daily meal specials and a monthly Saturday Arvo Beer Club. Go to www.empirehotelannandale.com.au for more information.

Nearby suburbs of Newtown, Glebe and Pyrmont have tons of great pubs and bars, ranging from old school pubs to boutique wine bars. Taking a walk through these areas is the best way to discover the options and find your favourites.

Restaurants

Annandale and the inner west have more great restaurants than it’s possible to list, with a vast range of cuisine types and price points.

As a starting point, check out this list http://www.urbanspoon.com/n/70/7000/Sydney/Annandale-restaurants, but please get out and explore.

The closest options are:

• Annandale Hotel (next door),
• Me Too Please (2-4 Nelson Street),
• Fat Fish (109 Johnston Street) and
• Bar Asia (101 Booth Street).

Safety

Please make sure you secure your maisonette upon leaving, and ensure you close the building doors behind you.

When out and about, please be aware of your surroundings and who’s around. Annandale and the Inner West are relatively safe areas, but it always pays to be cautious of your own personal safety.

For your own safety as well as other residents, please do not invite people you don’t know into McCarthy Maisonettes.

Shopping

Supermarkets:

• SupaBarn, 4 Booth Street, Annandale
• IGA Annandale, 47 Booth St, Annandale
• Coles, 51 – 57 Norton St, Leichhardt
• Coles, Broadway Shopping Centre, Cnr Parramatta & Glebe Point Roads, Broadway
• EzyMart, Bridge Road (next to Subway)

Fruit & Veg:

• Norton Street Grocer, Shop B1, 51-57 Norton Street, Leichhardt
• Harris Farm Markets, Broadway Shopping Centre, Cnr Parramatta & Glebe Point Roads, Broadway

Shopping Centres:

• Broadway Shopping Centre, Cnr Parramatta & Glebe Point Roads, Broadway
• Central Park, between Parramatta Road & Central Park Ave, Chippendale
• Westfield Shopping Town, Pitt Street, Sydney

Other:

• Officeworks, Cnr Parramatta Road & Ross Street, Glebe
• Post Office, 203 Parramatta Road, Annandale

There’s also great shopping along the main streets of Annandale, Leichhardt, Newtown and all around the inner west. It’s famous for its eclectic mix!

Smoking

No smoking is permitted on the premises.

Swimming Pools

Public pools are located at:

• Victoria Park Pool, Cnr Parramatta Road & King Street, Camperdown, phone: 9518 4800. Details here.
• Prince Alfred Park Pool, 105 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills, phone: 9319 2727. Details here.
• Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre, Enmore Park, Black Street, Marrickville, phone: 9565 1906. Details here.
• Ian Thorpe Aquatic & Fitness Centre, 458 Harris Street, Pyrmont, phone: 9518 7220. Details here.

Take Away

The nearest take away food outlets are McDonalds (directly across the street) and Subway (just a little down from McDonalds in Bridge Road).

There are also numerous take away and home delivery options available, an couple of examples follow, but please take some time to explore the neighbourhood to find your favourites.

• Pizza Hut – 1300 PIZZA HUT (749 924)
• Crust Pizza – 9518 4842
• Made in Italy – 9571 5700
• Papaya Thai – 9564 6600
• Surjit’s Indian – 9564 6600
• BarAsia – 9571 9919

Taxi

Taxi companies include:

• Taxis Combined (ph. 13 33 00 or via App Store)
• Silver Service (ph. 13 31 00 or via App Store)
• Uber Taxi (via App Store, up to 30% off regular taxi fares)

When booking a taxi the nearest cross street is Nelson Street.

Trains

The nearest train station is Newtown station (1.7km) or Central (3.2km). For timetable information, please go to http://www.transportnsw.info/

Bus, train and ferry fares are paid with Opal Cards. You can buy Opal Cards from most convenience stores, full list can be found here http://www.retailers.opal.com.au/?=carousel. The closest are Ezy Mart on Parramatta Road (right near the bus stop) or Bridge Road (just past Subway). Opal cards store value, so once you have the card you top it up with credit.

You must “tap on” as you enter by holding your card against the reader. Once you hear a distinctive “ding” tone you will know your tap has been successful. When you disembark, you must also “tap off”, ensuring again that you hear the “ding”. Failure to tap on or off may result in a fine or incorrect fare being taken from your credit. For more information on Opal, please go to https://www.opal.com.au/ or phone 13 67 25 (13 OPAL).

Vacating

Upon vacating the premises, a $100 “end of lease cleaning fee” will be payable, plus

• all rubbish and belongs must be removed,
• all keys returned,
• all maintenance issues (if it is the responsibility of the tenants) must be completed otherwise rent may be payable until these have been met.

Notification of your intention to vacate must be made to managing agents, Belle Property, by formal and signed written notice. If the notice is for the tenants’ intention to terminate their contract prior to the expiry of their lease, break lease fees will incur as per your lease agreement.