2 Bedroom Apartment in Melrose Estate

The garden changes everything.

Positioned on the ground floor of Fontenay in sought-after Melrose Estate, this bright and beautifully kept home offers something increasingly difficult to find in such a central Johannesburg location: your own established private garden, directly connected to the living areas and ready to be enjoyed from the moment you move in.

Step through the front door and past the semi-open-plan kitchen into a generous lounge and dining area. Laminate flooring runs through the living spaces, while the neutral finishes and natural light give the apartment a warm, easy feel. Glass doors draw your eye towards the covered patio and garden beyond, creating a natural extension of the interior and a setting equally suited to a quiet morning coffee, entertaining friends or simply enjoying some greenery at the end of the day.

The kitchen is practical and well proportioned, with Caesarstone countertops, plenty of cupboard and counter space and a useful open counter connecting it to the living area.The white cabinetry and contrasting dark handles give it a crisp finish, while the layout keeps the kitchen connected without making it completely open to the lounge.

The accommodation is positioned separately from the main living areas along its own passage. The north-facing main bedroom overlooks the garden and benefits from plenty of natural light, while the second bedroom looks towards the common property. Both offer good proportions and cupboard space.

Centrally positioned between the bedrooms is a full bathroom with both a bath and separate shower. Its placement also makes it easily accessible to guests without having to pass through either bedroom.

Outside, the covered patio opens directly onto a lush, established garden that gives this home a sense of privacy and greenery that upper-floor apartments simply cannot offer. For buyers with a pet, the complex is pet-friendly, subject to the necessary approval.

Fontenay offers 24-hour security as well as a communal swimming pool and clubhouse, providing the convenience of complex living without giving up the outdoor lifestyle that makes this particular unit so appealing.

And then there is the location.

Melrose Estate puts you between some of Johannesburg''s most important lifestyle and business nodes, with Rosebank and Melrose Arch close by, convenient access towards Sandton, and excellent connectivity via Glenhove Road, Oxford Road and the M1. The Wanderers precinct is also nearby, while Rosebank provides access to the Gautrain, shopping, restaurants and a major commercial hub.

For a first-time buyer, downsizer or investor looking for a well-positioned home in Melrose Estate, this is an apartment with one advantage that is very difficult to recreate: a genuine garden lifestyle in the middle of it all.