Melbourne, VIC

Location and low-maintenance living are the keys to this contemporary property within easy reach of Epworth Hospital, Deakin University and the highway to the Surf Coast. Just six years old, the two-bedroom home is also readymade for outdoor entertaining, boasting a large paved alfresco area with northern aspect. The neat-as-a-pin home, with double-glazed windows and solar hot water for energy efficiency, is ideal for a corporate couple or downsizers. It boasts a central open-plan kitchen, living and meals area, which extends out through sliding doors to the outdoor living space. The kitchen features quality stainless-steel appliances, stone benchtops and abundant storage in soft-close cupboards and drawers, including a pantry. The light and bright adjoining lounge, with split-system unit, is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the morning sun. The home’s two generous bedrooms, both with built-in robes, share a large quality bathroom in a separate wing. The main bedroom enjoys a view of the paved outdoor entertaining area, while the second bedroom is suitably private to work from home. Other highlights include a Euro laundry, lock-up garage with roller door access to the rear yard, motorised blinds in the living room, plantation shutters, large water tank and low-maintenance gardens. Zoned to Belmont High School, the home is convenient to shopping at Belmont Village and Waurn Ponds and a short drive to Waurn Ponds train station and the Ring Road for commuters. It’s also an easy drive to the CBD, medical precinct, the waterfront and sports facilities.