A timeless illustration of low-maintenance luxury, this captivating 2 bedroom (plus full-sized study) unit maximises sunlight, single-level certainty and indoor/outdoor space, moments from Hawthorn Road. Young families, first home owners, investors, discerning downsizers, and also those looking for a Bayside base will all be rewarded by an inspection. Serenely set toward the rear in a garden grouping of just five, enjoy the free-flowing ease of spacious open-plan living and dining, underpinned by a granite-topped Smeg kitchen with a 5-burner gas cooktop and a full-sized dishwasher. A sunlit study is a welcome addition, ideal for working from home in complete privacy. Step outside and prepare to entertain in northern light on an elevated deck, superbly matched with a private perimeter. A pair of generously sized and robed bedrooms provide exemplary rest and retreat, while a fully tiled bathroom comes complete with a bathtub, walk-in shower and a sleek vanity. Take advantage of a remote-controlled 2-car garage opening to the rear deck, a large laundry with storage capacity, powder room, ducted heating/cooling, Tasmanian oak flooring, and an alarm system for peace of mind. Safely secured in the highly prized Gardenvale Primary School zone, enjoy easy access to the fitness paths of Elster Creek Trail, Hawthorn Road trams, Hurlingham Park greenery, the Bay Street precinct, Centre Road shopping, bay beaches, leading schools, and buses to Chadstone.