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Everyone raves about “new car” smells. But what about new homes?

“Mmmm, fresh paint and brand new carpet,” I thought, unlocking the front door of this three-bedroom townhouse.

It’s so new not so much as a cup of tea has been brewed in the kitchen, and the aromas mingled on the cool air of the empty abode.

I was so wrapped up in all the newness I even jumped when the vendor opened the front door.

But in fairness she jumped too, and we faced off like a couple of gunslingers because we’d both thought we had the place to ourselves.

Happily for me, once introductions were made, she was able to explain the floor covering I’d been puzzling over because it looked like lovely golden-brown floorboards, but not any I’d seen before.

Turns out it’s a commercial grade vinyl used in department stores, and perfect for heavy use areas, because individually damaged “planks” can be easily removed and replaced. The ground floor is given over to a spacious open living area, where a generous kitchen separates the lounge, which overlooks a small front courtyard, and the dining area which opens onto a paved rear courtyard.

The kitchen is a modern, stylish space, with a wide island bench topped in white caesar stone, and plenty of soft-close drawers, and a two-door pantry, in a textured mushroom brown tone.

White plantation shutters can be found throughout this home giving it a bright fresh look and doing away with the need for curtains.

The bedrooms, and two bathrooms, are upstairs, including the spacious main bedroom, with ensuite.

One of four townhouses this lovely dwelling is perfect for a small family, singles or retiring couples.

It’s so close to the railway line you can hear the gentle rattle of trains pulling in and out of the Maylands station two blocks away.

And when it comes to shopping or dining you’re spoilt for choice with the Maylands cafe strip just down the road.

2/103 Ninth Avenue, Maylands
by negotiation $749,000–$769,000
John Caputo | 0433 158 384
Harcourts Integrity | 9473 4888