2/16 Hovea Street, Templestowe VIC 3106

Deceptively spacious with three separate living areas, two bathrooms and two outdoor entertaining areas, this big and bright yet low in maintenance single-level unit offers house-like proportions in Templestowe's premier lifestyle precinct.

Balancing the space required for young family living with a low-maintenance edge desired by empty nesters, investors and the active homebuyer eager to just lock-up and go, this instantly appealing unit that's evidently bigger than most on the market also excels in its location, where the boutique shops and gourmet eateries of Templestowe Village are footsteps away, as are local bus services, Templestowe Leisure Centre, Foote Street Medical Centre, Westerfolds Park and Yarra Valley Pre-school.

The north-facing orientation of the welcoming formal lounge/dining area on entry allows the elegant space to be filled abundantly with northern sunshine, while a wood combustion heater in the central open-plan living domain that's home to a fantastic timber kitchen (with stainless steel appliances) offers the perfect tonic to fend off the winter chill.

A central undercover courtyard offers a peaceful space to enjoy your morning coffee, afternoon tea or favourite book, and when the sun is out and the breeze is fresh, there's no better place to entertain than out on the large timber deck, which connects with a second courtyard and large third living area that has games retreat written all over it.

Three robed bedrooms of generous proportions (master bedroom with fully-tiled ensuite with oversized shower) and a central main bathroom are tucked away in privacy along a dedicated accommodation zone, while abundant storage space, ducted heating, evaporative cooling, alarm, separate laundry, double carport and a side courtyard with gated access onto Glendale Avenue adds another layer of positive appeal.

Only one of two on the block, this rare find also enjoys convenient access to The Pines Shopping Centre, local schools, Westfield Shoppingtown and the Eastern Freeway.