Riverside living in spacious Montagu Bay unit Ideally located in sought-after Montagu Bay, just a short stroll from the waterfront, sits a neatly presented and spacious unit that has served as a much-loved family home for over 45 years. Set amid established gardens, filled with leafy trees and florals, the beautiful unit offers a sense of tranquility as a suburban oasis within the riverside locale. From the entrance foyer, a large family dining room which incorporates the kitchen enjoys abundant natural light and flows through to the sumptuous sunken lounge. Adjacent, a glorious sitting room with extensive glazing bathes in morning Eastern Shore sunshine. The compact kitchen has been cleverly designed to maximise space and functionality, with abundant storage space within quality joinery, and a large pantry. Appliances, including dishwasher, fridge and freezer, oven, electric stovetop, and rangehood are all included. Two generous, bright bedrooms make up comfortable accommodation, one with built-in wardrobes. Centrally located, the bathroom servicing the home has enjoyed contemporary rejuvenation, and contains a shower, vanity, and a toilet. The laundry sits within the sunroom. Ensuring year-round comfort, double Besser brick allows the home to remain cool throughout the summer months, with roofing insulation and reverse-cycle air providing warmth during colder periods. The property also enjoys solar hot water and is NBN-connected. The expansive grounds feature established gardens, with age-old trees including three magnificent magnolias, silver birch, golden elm, Moor Park apricot, and a large pittosporum. Splendid shrubs provide delightful fragrance, including camelias, jasmine, honeysuckle and lavender. Outdoor entertaining is a pleasure, with a paved courtyard encased by recently planted spring bulbs that will soon be in full bloom, including roses, daffodils, tulips, peonies, and Peruvian lilies, all ready to burst with colour. Set back from the street, off-street parking is provided within the lengthy driveway, by an undercover carport. The apartment is just one of two within the large complex, occupying the lower level of the building. Conveniently located within walking distance to major shops, superb schooling, public transport and popular parks, walking tracks, and the water’s edge, this beautifully presented two-bedroom unit is ideal for those seeking a lifestyle filled with comfort and ease within one of Hobart’s most desirable Eastern Shore suburbs. Council rates: $1,586 pa approx Water rates: $1,000 pa approx Year built: 1977 Construction: Brick
