Testimonials

On Toohey Road

Living at Toohey Road, has been a pleasure. Lynne and Rick, (my landlady and landlord) are very welcoming and helpful and do everything they can, to accommodate all us students at Toohey Road! I was the first to move in and have been here since it opened, now 1.5 years, and have enjoyed every moment of it.

The house is a very modern new setting, with all the features available that any student would need. Fast speed wireless connection internet, water, electricity etc and everything in the weekly rent is included. The kitchen area, and outdoor patio is a lovely place for all us living here to use and there is plenty of space to spread out if we need a quite place to study away from noises. The whole house is covered by in roof ducting air-conditioning, and the rooms are quite spacious compared to most student accommodation. It is very close to public transport, shops, a fruit market, and all the university's in Brisbane.

Currently I am a student studying at QUT Gardens point and I only have to leave 15mins prior to arriving on campus by bus with no connecting bus changes! The house holds a high standard of living amongst students that stay here and the extras such as a large Plasma TV, and a large comfy lounge suite plus many more have been appreciated by all my housemates over the time I have stayed here. I would highly recommend the Toohey Road House to any student looking to stay in Brisbane while studying!

Pamela (N. Ireland) wrote: I was so fortunate to have been able to live at 12 Somervell Street for over a year. I was an international exchange student at QUT and on my arrival at Brisbane I was apprehensive and tired after 2days travelling. My new landlord and landlady were exceptionally welcoming and helpful and made it easy to settle into their accommodation and country.

The house is in an ideal location as it is within a 5minute walk from the bus stop and train station, which is convenient to the city, shops, beaches etc. The house has been recently renovated and is modern and very clean. It is also really well equipped with many extras provided, such as a large television and internet facilities, which were much appreciated by myself and my wonderful housemates.

All rooms are large and comfortable -- in fact they are quite luxurious with all bedrooms air-conditioned and the facilities include a large veranda, secure double garage, spacious kitchens and bathroom areas.

I would strongly recommend 12 Somervell Street to anyone interested in living in Brisbane, with the best landlord and landlady you could possible have.
They made my stay in Australia and particularly in Brisbane memorable and I was so happy at 12 Somervell Street.

Klas Olsson (Sweden) wrote: Ever since the first time I saw 12 Somervell Street I have loved it. Not only have I lived in a big house with great housemates, I have had so much fun.

The house is a renovated Queenslander, the most common and classical house type in Queensland, and Australia for that matter. Everything is in this house and is new, washing machine, oven, dishwasher, fridge...you name it!

The location might look a little 'away' from the Brisbane downtown, also called CBD, but it is really very close and the train or bus will take you there in about 10-15 minutes. I studied at QUT, Gardens Point campus, and it took me less than 20 minutes to get there, from the time I left our house.

All food stores, banks, bottle shop etc are close and you find a wide variety of shops and restaurants close by.

We bought a car and this helped us a lot since it took us all the way to Whitsundays and back. It is also useful for the weekly shopping, if you don't want to carry your shopping bags.

At 12 Somervell Street there are no bills to pay because everything is included in the weekly rent. Again, no electrical, water, internet bills - everything included in rent. It was GREAT!

PETER (Sweden) wrote: The house is located in a very nice area. It only takes about 5 min to walk down to the train station and from there is it about 10 min to the city and QUT Gardens Point. So it's easy to travel to school in the city and because of the new bridge it's going to be much easier to travel to UQ now as well that is located in St. Lucia(just across the bridge). It's also very close to the supermarket in Fairfield so it is easy to go and shop.

Everything in the house holds a very high standard and I promise you will love the sofas and the big teve. I had a lovely time in the house and I hope that other tenants will have that to.