A north-facing balcony plus a private courtyard and a ground-floor position with parking give this stylish 1 bedroom apartment a clear-cut edge in an outstanding Northcote pocket. Carve out a sensational indoor-outdoor lifestyle with this exceptional apartment offering ground-level convenience with the bonus of 2 alfresco areas in a quiet, low-rise boutique block. A solid brick mid-century setting combined with fabulous modern enhancement complement an excellent layout where an entrance hall has 4 separate openings to each and every room. Superb new flooring and split-system heating/cooling units create an inviting ambience throughout a spacious interior including a great-sized bedroom with built-in robes, a light-filled living room, bright kitchen and meals area with an electric stainless-steel stove as well as an immaculate modern bathroom. Bathing in north sun directly off the living area is an undercover balcony while separately situated with high-wall privacy is a deep decked courtyard on title. The property also comes with a handy car parking space. Few can match all that's on offer with this rare opportunity and what makes it so much better is the location as all around are Northcote and Fairfield's sought-after amenities from High and Station Streets' cafes and shopping to parklands, trams, train station and the new aquatic and recreation centre.