Dave - Jo

Hi folks
We were thinking of buying a property in one of these towns and just wondered what they were like ?. We dont have any rug rats so does not have to be near schools ! Would like 3/4 bed with a pool and have a top line of around $500.000 could we get something quite nice for this sort of price ??? cheers

wongstonn

Hi

For that money you should be okay. Frankston itself is no so hot though the southern half of Frankston South is very nice indeed. Mornington is generally well regarded and has a nicer shopping district with more cafes and eateries. Between the two is Mt Eliza which is very nice too. Frankston South prices have dropped recently due to oversupply in the housing market and would probably be the cheapest of the three. It is also the nearest to a train station for CBD bound travelling.

Check out the BE wiki.

Neil

lisaloo

Hi we are in mornington the best site to be on for all information in victoria is Britvics...hope this helps....lisaxxx

Caroline G

Hi, we live in South Frankston which is lovely. The best bit IMO is the bit that borders Mount Eliza around the Humphries Road area and to the left of the Mooroduc Highway (looking at the Melway) as there are lots of trees and birds plus it appeals to us as the neighbourhood is made up of older style properties and is established.

Frankston is the end of the train line and a new highway will be opening soon that will speed up travel times to the SE Suburbs.

Mornington has lots of new homes estates and good facilities. Beleura Hill area is lovely. If you want to build instead of buying this maybe the better option. Some people in Frankston will buy blocks will old houses on in order to demolish and rebuild from scratch.

I reckon you could find something in your budget in a good spot. Have you checked out www.realestate.com.au ?

Dave - Jo

Yes we have looked there on the real estate site but it wont let us type in about a pool ! We would luv one if poss !!

Geelong Gent

Do you need a big section or happy for a big house with carefree pool and entertaining area?

JoolsB

Hi -is there anywhere to drink in South Frankston (walking distance)? I like the sound of the place and it's in my top 3 areas but OH needs a watering hole!

Caroline G

Hi, we haven't found a drinking hole in South Frankston itself - I don't think there are any - but we're approx 5mins away by car and 35min walking to Frankston Town Centre. We haven't walked it yet but have a bus stop up the road so thought we may bus it one eve or walk when the weathers warmer. We have a kinder age child so we tend to entertain at home or go to other peoples houses.

Mornington has quite a lively pub scene and there's Jack's Bar (Canandian Bay Hotel) in Mt.Eliza. A taxi back is usually around the $20 mark if I remember rightly

Buzzy--Bee

Hmmmm I feel another night in "Beaches" coming on................

Buzzy

Caroline G

Yes....How's the job going? Hope you are settling in well at your rental house.

Hi to Mrs B and the girls.

Caroline

jond

"Beaches" very

I always fear for my life when I go in there, some very odd people inhabit the place (current company excepted)

lisaloo

OH MY GOD I THOUGHT I WAS IN A VAMPIRE FILM WHEN I WENT INTO THE BEACHES....Mornington......strange poeple who all looked like they had been dropped off by a coach for a day......60 year old men in lumber-jack oogglling at women.....i was just waiting for everybody to change into vampires and start eating each other.....

JoolsB

O God is it that bad around there? maybe I'll stick to Eltham then...it's just the interiors of some of the houses in Sth Frankston look rather stylish..

lisaloo

No Mornington is very nice and stylish and has a good variety of stylish wine bars, restaurants, a couple of night clubs and the beaches....mmmm....no its not that bad.....

Buzzy--Bee

Marvellous thanks, everyone's settling in well. Goodness knows why we brought half the crap we have in the container with us.

See you soon.

Buzzy