3/14A Leonard Crescent, Ascot Vale, Vic 3032

One of only eight in a secure modern block, this ground-floor apartment delivers an outstanding low-maintenance lifestyle in a prime position moments from three Melbourne icons Flemington Racecourse, Showgrounds and the magnificent Maribyrnong River. The impressive interior boasts a large master bedroom with its own private ensuite, as well as a sizeable second bedroom and main central bathroom with bathtub. Filled with natural light, the open-plan living/meals area is complemented by a well-appointed kitchen complete with tiled splashbacks, soft-close drawers and stainless steel appliances including gas cooktop and dishwasher. High square-set ceilings throughout, the apartment also includes split-system heating and cooling in living area, Euro laundry with trough, as well as mirrored robes to both bedrooms and stone benchtops throughout. Completing the picture is a full-width decked courtyard (from the living area) with handy storage shed and high fences for privacy, plus the added appeal of a secure entry with video intercom and undercover parking space via the rear ROW. Enviable inner-urban ease, it's also close to buses and trams, local schools and Victoria University, as well as easy access to the vibrant retail precincts of Union Road, Highpoint and Showgrounds Village.