114/24 Leake Street, Essendon, Vic 3040

Perched quietly among a tightly held complex, this smart, stylish, and secure residence is perfect for starters, professionals, and downsizers seeking low-maintenance living with the vibrancy of its village surrounds.

With function central to its allure, a bright and open plan centres around a sizeable living/dining area, stepping onto a northern balcony ideal for mornings with coffee in-hand and social drinks taking in vivid sunsets. Stone benches, a wide island, stainless-steel appliances, and extensive cabinetry feature in a kitchen fit for the most enthusiastic of cooks, while two trendy bathrooms join built-in robes in serving a pair of impressive bedrooms. With attractive investment credentials and a fit-out comprising every modern essential, highlights include engineered oak floors, split-system heating and cooling, a European laundry, and basement car space with storage cage.

Sharing in the buzz of its North Essendon Village setting, it's never more than a short stroll to outstanding cafés and cuisine, boutique shops, Coles Supermarket, Lincoln Park farmers markets, and trams bound for hospitals, universities, and Flinders Street, with Glenbervie Station, Woodlands Park, DFO, the Maribyrnong River, and CityLink all nearby.