$380,000 - $410,000

Set at the rear of the block, well back from the street, this one-bedroom apartment has generous proportions and a distinctive personality.

Living and dining gets the best of the sun through a wide bank of French windows, with a glazed door opening to the balcony. There's space to spread out, an electric heater for winter and a lovely leafy outlook that gives it an easy, relaxed feel. Through the doorway, the separate kitchen has gas cooking and room for a meals table.

The bedroom is big enough for a king bed features built-in robes. The bathroom has a shower over the bath, with laundry facilities neatly incorporated. A lock-up garage is a welcome bonus, although with so much close by, you might find yourself leaving the car at home more often than not.

Trams run along Riversdale Road, with Swinburne University, Glenferrie Station and Glenferrie Road's shops, cafés and restaurants within walking distance. Camberwell Junction and Auburn Village offer even more choice, while Fritsch Holzer Park, Central Gardens and the Yarra River give you plenty of reasons to get outdoors.

Whether you're buying your first home or investing, this is a bright number with a lot going for it.

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