As kids, we were always briefed by our hard working parents that “you have to start somewhere”.

That your first home may not be a McMansion with all of the bells and whistles, but by starting, you were at least on the road to getting there.

This compact and neat strata unit allows you to make that start, perhaps sooner than you could have imagined.

Its bargain basement pricing is just about the cheapest you will find in Albany, but you still have a handy location close to Albany Senior High School, main bus routes and a few of the boutique gourmet food and coffee options Albany has to offer.

A keen power walker is also just 10 minutes from the beach on foot, or even quicker by bike.

The unit, while it won’t blow you away with fancy features and giant a giant footprint, is well designed and comfortable enough to be home.

Of course, a keen design eye will bring in little quirks and fresh ideas that will make the spaces pop in dynamic fashion.

Part of a community of similar units, the home features its own private carport and guest parking spot before you head into the rear tradesman’s entrance.

Inside, an open plan kitchen, dining and lounge room space greets you, leading right through to the front door opening out to the communal yard of lawn and trees, and the pathway on Campbell Road.

The kitchen is compact but easy to use, with enough bench and cupboard space to make it work, easy care flooring and an upright oven and stove.

You then move through into the lounge and dining spaces which are large enough to house the current trends in modular lounges or suites.

Leading from the lounge, a small hallway introduces the homes bathroom and laundry which features a glass shower, vanity, laundry trough and linen cupboard.

A separate toilet room finishes the interior of the unit.

Whether it be humble beginning as your first home; a comfortable and convenience place to make a fresh start, or as an investment; a no frills handy rent getter, you can’t go wrong here.

What you should know:
- Handy two bedroom strata unit
- Cheapest home in town
- Conveniently placed walk or bus to town
- Great option for a student or first home
- Private carport and guest parking bay