This rare upstairs apartment is something special. As well as two spacious bedrooms, it boasts a large enclosed study – ideal for an office, rumpus room or third bedroom.

The property comes with high quality inclusions, including a generous open-plan living area, fully ducted reverse cycle air conditioning, automatic garage for two cars and a wide, sunny balcony. The generous master suite boasts a walk-in wardrobe plus en suite, with modern tiling throughout. The second bedroom and third bedrooms share the second bathroom.

The kitchen boasts stainless steel European appliances, high quality and hard-wearing composite benches, plenty of cupboard space and a spacious pantry. The large open-plan living area flows out to the balcony, which is sand-stone tiled and features a gas tap already installed for your barbeque.

The property also enjoys the convenience of piped natural gas – for the stove, hot water system, internal gas heating and outside gas barbeque, and structured cabling or ‘smart wiring’ which can be used to network your audio-visual appliances, this apartment has everything you, or your tenants require.

Situated in the multi-award winning Emerald Lakes Development, The Vistas is located across the road from Emmanuel College – one of the Gold Coast’s best private schools, and is less than 12 minutes drive from shopping at Ashmore City, Pacific Fair and Robina Town Centre, the M1, public transport and the beach.

‘The Vistas’ boasts two sparkling pools, two barbeque areas, a well-equipped gym, residents function room, walking and bicycle paths and lush landscaped gardens – all surrounded by the home of the Queensland PGA Championship, Emerald Lakes Golf Course. It is a fully secure gated estate, with access only by remote control or through the use of the fully integrated intercom system. If you are looking for a property that you can lock up and leave for months at a time without having to worry about security, gardens or maintenance, then this one is for you!

Currently tenanted until April 2009, this apartment is ideal for someone looking to move a little way down the track, or for the astute investor looking to take advantage of current market conditions and the huge growth potential in the area.

There are extensive commercial and currently under construction – all within walking distance of The Vistas. This includes a 2500sqm shopping centre, waterfront piazza with tavern & restaurants, gymnasium and health club, numerous shops and offices, rowing club, tennis courts, bowling greens and a multi-purpose sporting oval. It goes without saying that all these new amenities will help to boost property prices over the next few years.

Apartments like this have been incredibly popular in the past and rarely stay on the market for long. Be sure to inspect this one while you can!