Scored 79% across 83 checks
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Overall, good things come in small packages, and 1 Melville Lane feels good for what it is. Yes, it's not the type of home you'd find in Brighton, it doesn't feel bayside and it's off a laneway. But for me personally, that's not a bad thing in this case. Even without the furniture, you'd still find a well-crafted little house for a small family or professional couple who value privacy and low maintenance.
Free of flood and surrounded by well-established family homes: tick. Easy access to Wilson Reserve and Crowther Oval: tick. You might have to walk a bit further to catch the train, but shopping and daily amenities are easy, and none of this sounds too bad. The fact that Melville Lane is, well, just a lane is either a good thing or a bad thing, and I don't mind it: zero traffic in front of your door, kids could play out the front (call me boomer for suggesting it) and everything is nice and private.
The dwelling sits boundary to boundary, so service area access is limited. It is well positioned on the land though, and every square inch is accounted for. There isn't much of it, but it's a good little package for the right buyer.
One wonders why such a great canvas was stopped halfway through. With all the renovation happening here, the windows were left unchanged, apart from the garage and entrance hall. Heating and cooling is through splits, which could be worse. Solar is still on the to-do list, and I couldn't see whether hot water had been upgraded yet, so make sure to check when you're inspecting.
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