8 Laurie Street Reservoir, VIC 3073

Why bother with compact townhouse living when you can enter the market, spread your wings and make your mark inside this bright and spacious single-level home across the road from Leslie Reserve.

Set on a fantastic 597sqm (approx.) block, enjoying the benefits of land is just one of the many reasons why this excellent starter presents a better alternative to townhouse living, given the scope to extend in the future (STCA) and chance to live within moments of Broadway shops and cafes, Reservoir train station, the scenic Darebin Creek Trail, Bundoora Park, excellent local schools, Plenty Road trams, La Trobe University and the Metropolitan Ring Road.

Then, of course, there's the generous proportions of the home itself, which features two light-filled living areas, a central open-plan meals/kitchen area and three spacious bedrooms serviced by a renovated family bathroom with floor-to-ceiling tiling, modern vanity and an oversized shower.

A perfectly flat grassed backyard presents the kids with plenty of space to run and play, while a single garage and single carport (with a gate) offers secure off-street parking.

Presented in original condition, it's also a fantastic opportunity to enhance the interior with a modern touch.