302/61 Galada Avenue, Parkville

In a secluded corner of the popular Thrive Parkside building, this third-floor apartment sets itself apart from all others with its uniquely versatile floorplan, leafy outlook and oversized outdoors to enjoy. Immediately impressive, the home's on-trend interior comprises two generous bedrooms with built-in robes serviced by a stylish bathroom with fully-tiled shower and dedicated study (with its own door and window). Flanked by floor-to-ceiling windows, the open-plan living/meals area is accompanied by a sleek stone-bench kitchen complete with timber-top island breakfast bar, stainless steel cooking appliances, dishwasher and concealed fridge space. Other features include a wonderfully wide courtyard surrounded by established gardens for added privacy, plus split-system heating/cooling, double-glazed windows, European laundry with trough, lift to secure foyer with fob entry and lower-level parking space. Cherry on top is exclusive access to the Park Club with its 25m heated indoor lap pool, first-class gymnasium and spacious outdoor BBQ/entertaining area. Galada Avenue Reserve across the road and Cade Way buses around the corner, it's also walking distance to the open spaces of Royal Park, Manningham Reserve, close to Flemington Road trams and Flemington Bridge Station, Melbourne Zoo, Capital City Trail and Parkville's hospital/university precincts as well as easy access to Citylink. NB: As this property may be located in an area where car parking is at a premium, we recommend making your own enquiries with the municipal council to determine if a resident parking permit is required for on-street car parking.