fish.01 Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 (edited) Just spent the day in Brisbane and really liked it. We only saw three areas today but Redhill was a particular favourite. Loved the green, hilly streets and it was very quiet, despite being really close to Waterworks road and, apoarently, only 3ks from the cbd. Do any of you live there or know it well? What do you think? Are the buses to the cbd ok? On the basis that we liked Redhill, what other places might you recommend? Thanks. Mark Apart from Red Hill/Paddington with access to Latrobe Tce you could also look Rosalie Village in lower Paddington. Rosalie floods so you have to be careful to choose a house not on the flood maps but it is a lovely lively family friendly place to live and so convenient. It's one of the favourite places I've lived. Rosalie is only 2km to the city and you can walk, cycle, bus or get the train 1 stop from Milton train station. The local traffic is generally very light when you know the ways to go and the whole inner west is an easy drive to the CBD, including in peak hour. Rosalie Village is centred on Nash St and has a bunch of restaurants/cafes/deli's/garden centre/ice cream shops/cinemas etc. Here's a selection of places in Rosalie Village to give you an idea what it is like: Source: http://rosaliechurch.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Village-Feature-960x250.jpg Paddington Central Coffee House Source: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TFmOrVfH33Q/UFqamhlMAjI/AAAAAAAASJ8/gzhW_O_S0XM/s1600/IMG_5956.JPG Rosalie Garden Centre Source: http://s3-media4.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/HeBUeC3j32CVbh3xy52W6w/o.jpg The Bounty Bar Source: http://i.toau-media.com/contentFiles/image/galleries/bounty/andrew-jarvie-bounty-9.jpg Rosalie Cinema Source: http://files.thethousands.com.au.s3.amazonaws.com/assets/2008/06/WATCHblueroomcinebar.jpg Source: http://www.mycitylife.com.au/imageGen.ashx?image=/media/1690/BlueRoomCinebar_CinemawFood.jpg&Height=440&Width=660&Align=center&Crop=Resize Source: http://my247.mobi/img/Place/0/8/8037/bar.jpg Gelateria Cremona (one of Brisbane's nicest gelato shops) Source: http://www.eatdrinkbrisbane.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/gelateria-cremona-case.jpg Moga Izakaya and Sushi Rosalie Gourmet Market Source: http://www.eatdrinkbrisbane.com/wp-content/uploads/blogger/_iq3f6MjuZTg/StvWFy0B5MI/AAAAAAAAAxI/R23-XGyA_Oc/s1600/Rosalie2.jpg Village Meats One thing that makes Rosalie so pleasant is that as well as the village shops it is also right next to a beautiful park, Gregory Park, known to the locals as pencil park: 086 by fish.2, on Flickr It's often full or kids and adults playing or having parties. Great to grab a coffee or ice-cream and head over to the park: 107 by fish.2, on Flickr Rosalie has a very well regarded primary school named Milton State School: 110 by fish.2, on Flickr And the excellent Rosalie Creche & Kindergarten that we love which has been hosting local children for 100+ years: 2010-10-06 001 004 by fish.2, on Flickr Rosalie is in the shadow of the lovely old government house on the hill: It has variety of housing from expansive historic queenslanders to character cottages. 089 by fish.2, on Flickr Source: http://judiodea.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/heussler-62-front.jpg So Rosalie, worth a look. Edited February 5, 2015 by fish.01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish.01 Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 (edited) It also has lovely little community farmer's market every Sunday next to government house: Source: https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/1888677_629958277071087_240835258_n.jpg?oh=88a6f4f535ae1b3de83a357853aa6cd6&oe=55698C25&__gda__=1430821740_d0d564db26a251acd9575eb2f88e0ecb This is the bike/walking path into the city...it is very high quality so makes for an easy trip. MCCT Bicentennial bikeway by Fytaris, on Flickr Edited February 5, 2015 by fish.01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markp Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 Thanks a lot, Fish. It looks really nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robfromdublin Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Thanks a lot, Fish. It looks really nice! Also in Rosalie/Milton is a new park opened on the site of the old Brisbane tennis centre, across the road from Milton State School. We were there for the first time this weekend. It lacks shade but there are lots of BBQs for kids parties and a great kids playground. DEfinitely best for older kids as there was limited toddler equipment but still an excellent facility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srg73 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Ascot has Eagle Farm Market every Sunday and neighbouring Hamilton has Eat Street both of which are worth a visit. As we were told when first arriving, every area has a certain number of coffee shops etc, it transport links which make the main difference. S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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