James Home Rating: 600 | Grade B | August 2026
Location is the obvious strength here. The challenge is getting the most out of the home itself.
The downstairs spaces require a little compromise. The staircase sits prominently in the middle of the floorplan, leaving the kitchen and living areas feeling quite compact.
Upstairs works better, with a good-sized main bedroom at the front and additional accommodation at the rear. The bathroom is separate rather than ensuite, although there is scope to change that if you wanted to invest further.
The two car spaces at the rear are a genuine positive and not something you can take for granted with a property like this.
Ultimately, this is about accepting the limitations in exchange for the location. It is not a home that overwhelms you with space or clever design, but it offers a convenient inner-city lifestyle with parking and the ability to make some improvements over time.
The question is whether the location outweighs the compromises.
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