Moonee Valley Lodge is located just 6 kilometres from the heart of Melbourne, 18 kilometres from Tullamarine international airport and within a few minutes walk of the cosmopolitan restaurants and coffee shops of Moonee Ponds. Close by is the Moonee Valley Racecourse, Maribyrnong River, sports facilities and parkland.

Public transport is excellent, with both a tram line and bus route running in front of the home and a railway station within a 10 minute walk.

The beautiful Edwardian Federation style residence that is Moonee Valley Lodge was built in 1901 and has the latest in modern comfort for guests. There are four bedrooms, one with a private ensuite and the rest sharing a central bathroom with spa and bidet. There are a total of 4 toilets - one in the private ensuite, one in the central bathroom, another in a shared powder room and there is also a separate toilet in the back garden. Guests have use of laundry facilities, a common kitchen and dining area, and a living area with French doors that open onto the verandah and garden.

Moonee Valley Lodge is an "eco house" where environmentally responsible and sustainable practices are used, and is a good example of urban permaculture. Water is heated using a solar powered hot water system, while natural ventilation is used to keep the home at a comfortable temperature. Natural cleaning products are used, making the home ideal for those with sensitivities or allergies. Grey water is used for the toilets and to nourish the garden. Complimentary planting in the garden promotes natural enhanced growth and pest control without the use of fertilisers and pesticides.

For that exclusive place to stay close to the city and its attractions, with convenient transport facilities, look no further than Moonee Valley Lodge.

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