12/18 Forrest Avenue

East Perth WA 6004

This delightful 2 bedroom 1 bathroom ground-floor gem of an apartment within the securely-gated "Eastside Gardens" complex occupies a rare inner-city cul-de-sac up the east end of town - and is situated very close to all of your everyday amenities, as a result.Just metres from your front door lies a common paved courtyard that is the perfect place to sit and relax - much like your very own sunny north-facing entertaining courtyard (also paved) that doubles as a drying area and is framed by easy-care garden beds. The residence is one of only a few in the building with its own courtyard, running straight off a spacious open-plan kitchen, dining and living area.The stylish kitchen itself comprises of a double-door storage pantry (right by the entrance), double sinks, a stainless-steel range hood, a modern Euromaid Induction cooktop, a stainless-steel under-bench Euromaid oven, a stainless-steel Whirlpool dishwasher and glass splashbacks.The larger master bedroom benefits from a splendid northern aspect, as well as full-height built-in wardrobes. The second bedroom has built-in double robes, for good measure.An impressive - and fully-tiled - bathroom-cum-laundry has been renovated to perfection, boasting a shower, powder vanity and toilet. Property extras include a lock-up storeroom right outside your front door, as well as a single under-ground covered car bay - just a short stroll from the apartment.Around the corner sits a lovely leafy park with a barbecue and picnic setup, with multiple public-transportation hubs, acclaimed eateries, iconic sights and the breathtaking Swan River all nestled within easy walking distance. The new East Perth Primary School (planning name) is also set to be constructed and open in 2029 (for Years K-6), creating a future community hub of a four-storey educational facility to accommodate up to 600 students, grass and composite playing fields, a sports hall and outdoor learning areas and terraces.It's a fantastic location where connection comes easy - and where you'll feel at home, right away! Other features include, but are not limited to:- Secure pedestrian and remote-controlled vehicle access gates- Wooden floorboards to the living area and hallway- Carpeted bedrooms (fire-rated)- Split-system air-conditioning in the living room and both bedrooms- Security doors and screens- Low-maintenance complex gardens- Common clothesline/drying area - metres from your front door- Ticketed street-parking bays for your guests and visitors to utilise - at the front of the complex (free on weeknights and on weekends)- Walking distance to bus stops and WACA Ground - plus the site of the future East Perth Primary School- A short stroll from riverside Langley Park, the new Girls School Civic Precinct and the stunning Wellington Square parkland redevelopment- Easy access to Claisebrook Train Station, our world-class Optus Stadium, Highgate Primary School and Bob Hawke College (catchment areas)- Close to both Mercedes College and Trinity College - as well as other top private schools near the city- The ideal astute investment property - or perfect first home, allowing you to take full advantage of the government's First Home Guarantee Scheme