Close to city centre setup for remote working

Spacious, architect-designed apartment 19 minutes from Melbourne CBD. Melbourne really comes into its own in winter (June - August), especially if food and wine are your thing. The cooler months sharpen the city’s appetite: low-lit wine bars feel warmer and more intentional, chefs lean into richer, seasonal menus, and there’s a sense that everyone slows down just enough to actually enjoy what’s on the plate. You can spend a morning working from a quiet café with genuinely great coffee, then wander into a long lunch that turns into an early evening glass of red—without crowds or queues. Winter is also when Melbourne’s cultural rhythm feels most local: galleries, theatres, neighbourhood restaurants and pubs buzzing with people who live there, not tourists ticking boxes. For a remote-working couple based in Asia, a winter house swap makes a lot of sense. The time zone overlap is workable, the pace is calmer than summer, and your “after work” hours line up perfectly with Melbourne’s best dining moments. You get crisp mornings for focused work, cosy afternoons for exploring, and nights that reward curiosity—whether that’s a tiny Italian place in Carlton, modern Asian cooking done properly, or a bottle of Victorian pinot in a backstreet wine bar. Add easy weekend escapes to wine regions like the Yarra Valley or Mornington Peninsula, and winter stops feeling like a compromise. It feels like a feature. Perfect setup for a remote couple wanting to explore Melbournes world class food and drink scene. You’ll have fast, reliable internet (around 100mb up and down even at peak evening times), so video calls and large uploads aren’t an issue. We’re located in Brunswick — a walkable inner-north suburb known for excellent coffee, wine bars, breweries and relaxed neighbourhood restaurants. It’s an easy base for city life, with simple access to Melbourne CBD and surrounding regions. Step outside the front door and onto a direct tram that gets you into the city in around 19 minutes. A proper remote-work setup We’re a couple in our 40s and have both worked remotely since 2017, so the apartment is designed for working, not improvising. • One bedroom is set up as a dedicated home office with a standing desk and large external monitor • A second workspace is available in a private coworking office, 19 minutes away by bike (bikes provided) • Ideal for a remote-working couple who need separation between work and downtime At 100sqm, the apartment is significantly larger than the average Australian two-bedroom (around 65sqm), so there’s plenty of space to work comfortably and relax properly. Day-to-day lifestyle • Ona Coffee is directly across the road — consistently rated among Melbourne’s best • A great local bakery is next door for fresh bread or an easy lunch between meetings • Yoga and Pilates studio we regularly attend is a 14-minute walk • 55” Samsung Frame TV for relaxed nights in (Netflix, streaming, HDMI from laptop) • Ducted heating keeps the apartment warm and comfortable through winter If you want to learn to surf or keep your surfing going, Urbnsurf (wave pool) is about a 20-minute drive and works for all skill levels. Why a swap makes sense Monthly accommodation in this area typically costs around USD $2,700 via Airbnb, and Australia is expensive in general. A home swap makes it far more practical for longer stays. We’re looking to swap with other remote-working couples based in Asia who value a solid work setup, space, and living like a local rather than staying somewhere temporary. Note we’re currently decorating and will be updating pictures as we go.