308/25 Marshall Avenue, St Leonards NSW 2065

| North-facing balcony | 67sqm internal | Walk to station | Quiet tree-lined street | Study alcove included | This apartment presents a rare configuration advantage in St Leonards: a genuine north-facing entertainers balcony paired with a designated study alcove in a 67sqm floorplan, which is notably spacious for a one-bedroom. The Embassy Residence building, built in 2008, offers a modern gas kitchen with SMEG appliances and CaesarStone benchtops, features that typically command premium interest from owner-occupiers seeking a city-fringe lifestyle. The quiet, tree-lined residential street and immediate walkability to St Leonards Station (100m) position this property strongly for professionals or downsizers who prioritise convenience without compromising on living space. The high owner-occupier ratio (45%) and the building’s established condition reduce the risk of speculative turnover, making this a stable hold for a buyer seeking a primary residence or a low-maintenance base near the North Shore amenity corridor. The primary risk is the absence of parking, which may limit appeal to car-dependent buyers and could affect resale velocity in a market where off-street parking is often expected. The strata report (available for $49) should be reviewed for any sinking fund or levy surprises, given the building is 18 years old. The current price guide ($700k–$770k) sits below the local median apartment value ($818k), offering a potential entry discount if negotiated firmly. The rental estimate ($815–$900 per week) supports a viable investment hold, but the property’s strongest use is as a live-in asset for a buyer who values light, space, and walkability over a car space. Hold this property for medium-term capital growth driven by St Leonards’ transit-oriented development pipeline, or occupy it as a quiet, sun-filled retreat with immediate access to city and harbour connections.