18A Montrose Place, Takaro, Palmerston North City, Manawatu

If you've been seeking your first home or an affordable investment property, then you'll know finding a tidy stand-alone house for under $250,000 is not an easy find. The good news is that 18A Montrose Place has hit the market and that affordable option is within your reach.

Set on its own freehold title, the home is compact but well presented with an open plan layout that makes clever use of space. The decent sized living room has a slider out onto a small deck and flows from here to the backyard. A heat pump keeps the living areas cosy and warm in winter. The kitchen is tidy, functional and the breakfast bar is a useful addition within the space. The three bedrooms (two double and one a good sized single) are all bright with natural light and decent storage options.

You'll find the low-maintenance home is set on a fully fenced, easy-care section with plenty of scope for further enhancement should you wish - extend the deck, add a carport or establish your own vegetable gardens.

I'm sure you'll find a good return is offered here, whether it's a first home you are seeking or an affordable investment property.