5/42 Richardson Street, Essendon VIC 3040

Unique in so many wonderful ways, this upstairs villa delivers an exceptional low-maintenance lifestyle with its generous dimensions, quality enhancements and dual outdoor spaces all in one of Essendon's most exclusive streetscapes.

Featuring an elevated neighbourhood outlook from nearly every window, the home's light-filled interior comprises two sizeable bedrooms (main with built-in robes) serviced by a stylish central bathroom and separate WC both fully-tiled. Further emphasizing its terrific design is the inclusion of a spacious front living room and contemporary kitchen/meals area with stone benchtops, soft-close drawers, stainless-steel cooking appliances and Asko dishwasher. Other highlights of this impressive abode include split-system heating/cooling for year-round comfort, along with engineered timber floors, remote-control external blinds, full-size laundry and adjoining utility/storeroom. Completing the picture is a large terrace ideal for relaxing or entertaining, plus the added appeal of a rear courtyard and lock-up single garage.

A short stroll to Mt Alexander Road trams, Lincoln Park, village shops, cafes and restaurants, it's also close to Essendon Station, local schools and kinder/childcare facilities, as well as easy access to Citylink.