A surprising Abbotsford oasis of oversized indoor-outdoor proportions, live large on Little Charles Street with this highly-impressive, low-maintenance residence that with a deep courtyard garden and remote-control garage presents a rare city-edge package close to the banks of the Yarra River. Behind an elegant façade, this superbly-enhanced home immediately defies expectations, unfolding into an expansive ground-floor domain on engineered oak flooring with split-system heating and cooling. This exceptional open-planned zone opens with a sizable dining area flowing into a spacious, 3-sided kitchen with Blanco stainless-steel appliances, sleek stone benchtops and soft-close fitted storage, before a large, light-filled living room with a leafy outlook. A retractable electric awning provides summer shade in a landscaped garden courtyard that is an ideal space to relax and entertain amid established greenery. Further at ground-level is a powder room, a European laundry and ample cupboard storage. The outstanding layout just gets better and better as located upstairs with its pure wool carpet, soaring ceiling and Velux skylights are 2 absolutely huge bedrooms. Both include split-system heating/cooling and built-in robes, with the second offering a study nook, while the main features ensuite-access to a shared central bathroom, double-glazing, electric awning and views extending to the city skyline. The garage too is pleasingly oversized making coming and going as easy as can be in a quiet, private and secure position. Moments away are a host of fabulous lifestyle amenities ranging from local cafes, Victoria St eateries, Gahan Reserve, Victoria Park oval, Main Yarra Trail, the Convent and Children's Farm precinct, schools, trams and Collingwood train station.