Footsteps from the vast, green, peaceful expanses of both Princes and Royal Parks, this large 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom executive residence is a double-glazed sanctuary of space, calm and quality on its own title with solar electricity, north-rear orientation and secure undercover parking. Proximity to the city and vibrant Sydney Road from the highly-prized position of this impressive double-storey home is outstanding, and being Princes Hill Secondary College zoned near the University of Melbourne, there are a range of buyers who will relish the opportunity to secure their place in one of the inner-north's most coveted park-side pockets. Wide street frontage with leafy established garden introduces a huge living room on superb polished hardwood floorboards where there's loads of space to relax in privacy and comfort enhanced by ducted heating and cooling throughout. A brilliantly-updated kitchen with Bosch and ASKO appliances (induction cooktop, oven, microwave, dishwasher) adjoins a casual dining area that extends directly out to a secluded and sunny, north-facing rear courtyard with an automatic retractable awning making all-weather entertaining a wonderfully easy proposition. Cleverly-designed accommodation, all with built-in robes and new carpet, features 2 light-filled bedrooms accompanied by a smart bathroom, and an oversized main bedroom that includes an immaculate ensuite with a shower and a separate bath. Also offering a ground-floor toilet (3 in total) and a laundry with under-stairs storage, as well as an exceptionally convenient carport space with remote-control door carpark security, this impeccably-presented and pleasingly-spacious residence delivers the ideal balance of lifestyle highlights only 3kms along magnificent Royal Parade to the CBD. A rare low-maintenance, lock and leave opening between two parks and only moments to cafes, restaurants, Barkly Square shopping, trams, Royal Park train station, major Melbourne hospitals, Queen Victoria Market and CityLink airport-to-peninsula freeway.