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Getting a foot in the door of the housing market can prove tough but this property might be a step in the right direction.

This is one of a pair of townhouses in a premier Sunshine location which has proximity to shops, transport, freeway access, schools and parklands.

The deceptively large property has a low-maintenance front yard and off-street parking in the driveway.

Upon entry, the foyer has ceramic floor tiles which flow throughout the ground level, dedicated to communal family living.

A spacious family room to the left is decorated with neutral creams, greys and beige – a palette that carries throughout.The compact kitchen at the heart of this level has stone benchtops, tiled splashback and stainless-steel appliances including a dishwasher, oven, gas cooktop and retractable rangehood.

An island bench provides plenty of room when preparing dinners and is a dream for any bakers in the family. It also serves as a breakfast-bar for the family to congregate around on hectic mornings.

There’s a large family-meals area that opens through double sliding doors to a concrete verandah with views of a private backyard with lawn – it will be paradise for someone with green thumbs who wishes to plant their favourite shrubs or citrus trees.

A powder room services the rooms downstairs and there is a laundry with access through the garage.

Upstairs there are the main bathroom with frameless shower, two large bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and the main bedroom which has a private balcony, en suite and a walk-in wardrobe.

If ever there was a house that is suited to those looking for a low-maintenance, relaxed lifestyle, this is it.

Esther Lauaki