Briar Hill, Victoria

About this house sitting position in Briar Hill

Seeking cat/plant/house sitter for around five weeks from mid March to late April 2026.

We’re seeking a responsible, clean, tidy and mature person/couple to house, cat and plant sit. Must love and be experienced with cats, and experienced with medicating cats.

We are looking for someone who can show our cats the similar love and care we give them, with one 17 years old and requiring medication. We are quite house and garden proud and would also like someone who will treat our home in the same way. Our garden is fairly low maintenance, but the plants on the deck may need a drink, and the watering system in the garden may need turning on and off (especially for the veggies/herbs), if the weather is warm (unlikely, but it's Melbourne after all!).

Our home is in Briar Hill (a green belt in north – north-east Melbourne, in between Greensborough, Eltham and Montmorency), on a lovely green, leafy street and in a safe, comfortable neighbourhood.

It’s a large two-storey detached house on its own block, with four bedrooms, an office (and another desk space in the spare room), three bathrooms, three living spaces and a dining area (open plan kitchen, dining, family area). There are amazing views of the area and Dandenongs in the distance from our deck. It’s a great space to sit and watch the sunrise/sunset with a cup of tea/coffee/wine/beer. If you’re lucky, cockatoos, king parrots, grass parrots, rosellas, lorikeets and magpies will join you (be sure to cover your food if you pop inside)!

The house is about a 30 minute drive to the Yarra Valley (think wineries, cheeses, mountains, walks etc) and a 40 minute train trip to the city. It’s a 15-20 minute walk to the station (choice of Montmorency or Greensborough) or you can catch a bus that leaves from the end of our street, which will drop you at the station, shops and cinema in 5 minutes. There are farmers markets nearby on most weekends, lovely cafes in Montmorency and Eltham, and walking and cycling tracks close by.

You would have access to free internet and other services (water, gas, electricity).

Our two cats are very loving and house trained, and quite independent (not lap cats but enjoy a pat).

Indi is a 17.5-year-old tortoiseshell. Despite her adventurous youth, she now prefers to spend her time napping in the office or our oldest daughter's bed. She'll occasionally go outside for short periods during the day, but mostly hangs out indoors now and we're fine with her being in while we're away. She's independent and affectionate (not really a lap cat, though she’ll sit next to you) and likes a chat. She needs two to three medicines once a day, so we need someone ideally experienced/confident in medicating cats.

Sunni is a four-year-old tabby. She’s extremely timid, but if you sit quietly and move slowly, she will sit with you for an ear scratch. She's affectionate once she knows you, but is not a lap cat and doesn't like being picked up. She’s a rescue cat/stray, so is very insecure. She is well mannered and gentle, and barely meows/is very quiet. Sunni is strictly indoor only.

If you are interested, we would love to hear from you. Thank you. Read more...

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