7/18 Newport Street, East Ballina, NSW 2478

Tucked​ ​quietly​ ​into​ ​one​ ​of​ ​East​ ​Ballina's​ ​most​ ​convenient​ ​pockets,​ ​this​ ​beautifully​ ​presented​ ​two-bedroom​ ​apartment​ ​delivers​ ​an​ ​effortless​ ​lifestyle​ ​opportunity,​ ​ideal​ ​for​ ​downsizers,​ ​first-home​ ​buyers​ ​and​ ​investors​ ​alike.

Thoughtfully​ ​updated,​ ​the​ ​interiors​ ​feel​ ​far​ ​more​ ​spacious​ ​than​ ​the​ ​footprint​ ​suggests.​ ​Timber​ ​flooring,​ ​natural​ ​rattan​ ​lighting​ ​and​ ​a​ ​functional,​ ​flowing​ ​layout​ ​create​ ​an​ ​inviting​ ​coastal​ ​ambience​ ​that​ ​feels​ ​both​ ​stylish​ ​and​ ​relaxed.​ ​The​ ​living​ ​and​ ​dining​ ​zone​ ​is​ ​bathed​ ​in​ ​natural​ ​light​ ​and​ ​extends​ ​seamlessly​ ​onto​ ​a​ ​large​ ​sun-drenched​ ​deck​ ​the​ ​real​ ​heart​ ​of​ ​this​ ​home,​ ​where​ ​sweeping​ ​views​ ​over​ ​North​ ​Creek​ ​and​ ​the​ ​distant​ ​hinterland​ ​provide​ ​a​ ​daily​ ​reminder​ ​of​ ​just​ ​how​ ​good​ ​this​ ​location​ ​is.

A​ ​true​ ​standout,​ ​the​ ​renovated​ ​bathroom​ ​has​ ​been​ ​beautifully​ ​curated​ ​with​ ​rich​ ​terracotta​ ​tiling,​ ​a​ ​farmhouse-style​ ​basin​ ​and​ ​brushed​ ​brass​ ​finishes,​ ​offering​ ​a​ ​level​ ​of​ ​warmth​ ​and​ ​sophistication.​ ​

Step​ ​outside​ ​and​ ​everything​ ​is​ ​within​ ​reach.​ ​North​ ​Creek​ ​is​ ​a​ ​400-metre​ ​stroll​ ​down​ ​The​ ​Serpentine,​ ​perfect​ ​for​ ​a​ ​swim,​ ​a​ ​kayak​ ​or​ ​a​ ​morning​ ​walk​ ​along​ ​the​ ​water's​ ​edge.​ ​The​ ​beach​ ​is​ ​an​ ​easy​ ​ride​ ​away​ ​by​ ​bike,​ ​Shaws​ ​Bay​ ​is​ ​just​ ​around​ ​the​ ​corner,​ ​and​ ​the​ ​CBD​ ​only​ ​moments​ ​away.

Low-maintenance,​ ​low-fuss​ ​and​ ​exceptionally​ ​liveable​ ​this​ ​is​ ​the​ ​coastal​ ​lifestyle​ ​done​ ​properly,​ ​and​ ​priced​ ​to​ ​move.

Highlights:​ ​
Good-sized​ ​main​ ​bedroom​ ​with​ ​balcony​ ​access
Large​ ​outdoor​ ​deck​ ​with​ ​views​ ​
Single​ ​lock​ ​up​ ​garage​ ​
Quiet​ ​street
Well-appointed​ ​kitchen​ ​in​ ​excellent​ ​order
Well-maintained​ ​brick​ ​complex​ ​—​ ​low​ ​maintenance​ ​and​ ​low​ ​body​ ​corporate
Shelley​ ​Beach​ ​and​ ​lighthouse​ ​beach​ ​within​ ​10​ ​minutes​ ​on​ ​foot​ ​
Ballina​ ​Fair​ ​Shopping​ ​Centre​ ​and​ ​CBD​ ​5​ ​minutes​ ​by​ ​car
Ballina/Byron​ ​Gateway​ ​Airport​ ​9​ ​minutes​ ​by​ ​car

Council​ ​Rates:​ ​$2,769.28​ ​per​ ​annum
Strata​ ​Fees:​ ​$1,383.35​ ​per​ ​quarter