Thought that an apartment was the first rung on the property ladder? Think again – this superb single fronted cottage in the heart of Carlton offers savvy buyers an intelligent alternative. Neat and solid throughout, the home has a flexible floor plan which is immediately comfortable with a generous bedroom with built-in-robes and grand height ceilings, in addition to a formal lounge or study or second bedroom with an attractive view onto Station Street. The home also features a naturally bright casual lounge and meals area with gas heater and access to your private courtyard, shaded by a graceful fig tree. The functional kitchen has plentiful storage, courtyard access, double sink, Westinghouse cooker and laundry amenities and a window giving good natural light from the courtyard. The bathroom has a shower, WC, vanity storage and high ceilings. Rich with potential for reconfiguration (STCA) and located close to Lygon and Brunswick Streets, public transport to the CBD and the University of Melbourne – this appealing cottage is the start of something wonderful.