For the budget-conscious buyer, finding an appealing home with a lovely outlook and within a short drive of town can present a challenge.

So this attractive cottage is sure to appeal to first timers or investors appreciating its mid-century character as well as the potential it offers for easy value adding.

The timber, fibro and Colorbond home occupies a 622sqm block on the north-eastern side of Mt Melville, from where it takes in views to Mt Clarence and out towards Middleton Bay and Gull Rock.

A sunroom at the front entrance takes advantage of the views and makes an ideal spot for relaxation all year round.

Beyond this is the comfortable lounge, with carpet and gas heating. A hallway leads to the kitchen, which features a Godin wood-fired range and a gas cooker for convenience. The kitchen has a good-sized footprint, and new owners will probably want to modernise this room and incorporate space for a meals table.

Both bedrooms are double sized and are near the front of the house. These share the shower room, which would also benefit from modernisation, though like the rest of the house, it’s clean and serviceable, and all carpets, vinyl flooring and décor are in good condition. There’s a single room at the back which could be utilized as a study/home office.

A handy rear utility area next to the laundry and separate toilet has a door to the back yard, and there’s a sheltered undercroft area for stowing kids’ bikes.

The block has been set up for low maintenance with an area of water-wise natives at the front and a lawn at the back.

A long driveway leads past the house to a carport, and there’s plenty of off-road parking besides.

Located in a quiet cul-de-sac, the home is within a bike-ride of schools and recreation areas, and within easy reach of town.

Those with an eye for a bargain will recognise the many possibilities of this property – including doing minimal work and renting it out or selling it on, or nestling in and making it their own.

What you need to know:
- Timber, fibro and Colorbond home
- Mid-century character
- In good condition, well presented
- Opportunity to add value with new kitchen and bathroom
- 622sqm block
- View towards Middleton Bay, Mt Clarence and Gull Rock
- Sunroom
- Lounge with gas heating
- Big kitchen with Godin wood range and gas cooking
- Two double bedrooms
- Study/home office
- Shower room with vanity
- Laundry and separate toilet
- Utility room, under croft storage space
- Carport and good off-road parking
- Water-wise gardens, back lawn
- Cul-de-sac location
- Less than five minutes’ drive to CBD
- Council rates $1,891.66
- Water rates $1,463.12