9 Hollow Street, Golden Square VIC 3555

THIS neat weatherboard home is a real surprise packet and an ideal first home or investment. From both the lounge room and the kitchen there are lovely views across the Allingham Street Reserve with the cathedral spires as a backdrop.

Being right next door to the oval is also great from pet lovers, and there's the added bonus of being just a two-minute walk from the Golden Square shops where there's a bakery, grocery store and butcher. The home is very well presented and ready for a new owner to move in or put on the rental market.

It's freshly painted throughout, has quality floor coverings, and both bedrooms are very generous in size. With gas heating and walk-mounted air-conditioning (and of course that view), the lounge room is a comfortable living space. The adjacent kitchen has excellent storage, a gas upright stove, and plenty of space for a dining setting.

The bathroom has a great retro feel with its original Armitage Ware pedestal basin in classic 50s green, along with a bath, separate shower and linen press. The laundry and toilet are by the backdoor.

The backyard is a perfect candidate for an outdoor entertaining area. A raised deck would make the most of the great outlook to the north-east. A single carport provides undercover parking, and there's a steel shed in the backyard for extra storage.This is a great opportunity to enter the real estate market with a property that has great appeal and potential.

Rental appraisal: $250 per week