The unassuming facade of 39/18 Defiance Road Logan Central belies an interior of unparalleled elegance.
If the adage “don’t judge a book by its cover” ever applied, it’s here.
The three-bedroom, one-bathroom townhouse is part of a well-established gated community less than 2km to Logan Central.
But its modest orange brick exterior conceals a surprisingly modern and sophisticated interior.
Ray White Marsden agent Rebecca Cuderman said the owner was a tiler and had worked hard to create a soothing interior aesthetic.
And his work was complimented by generous proportions and soaring ceilings.
“I’ve seen nice high ceilings before and then there’s this,” Ms Cuderman said.
“You step inside and just go, wow, everyone has been amazed as soon as they’ve stepped inside the door.
“The current owner is a tiler and so had some great ideas about how to make the most of the space, but it helps that he also had a great space to work with and a ceiling height that really commands your attention.”
Fresh paint, feature tiling, black ceiling fans and pendant lighting combine to create an impressive ambience.
Modern touches appear throughout, with new air conditioning, a tiled entertaining space, manicured courtyard and powder room on the lower level.
Priced at offers over $399,000, Ms Cuderman was fielding calls of interest as soon as it hit the market.
“We had serious interest straight away,” Ms Cuderman said.
“The property went under contract fast.
“The complex is a great buy as it’s private and tucked away from the road with plenty of parking.”
Currently vacant, the property has a $470-$490 per week rental appraisal.
And according to the experts, the trend towards more compact living options is on the rise Australia wide.
A recent report out of the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) revealed demand for apartments and townhouses would continue to rise, driven by immigration numbers and affordability.
Under the Home Guarantee Scheme (HGS), NHFIC has worked with major panel lenders to
support Australians into home ownership sooner.
This includes those in more vulnerable positions including first home buyers on modest incomes, single parents, key workers, and those living in regional areas.
But saving for your first home deposit is becoming more difficult.
NHFIC data shows average deposits for the broader first home buyer segment has risen by almost 50 per cent (from $108,400 to $159,000) since 2020.
The average purchase price for the broader first home buyer market in the first four months of 2023 has also risen 25 per cent.
