18B Houston Street Epping VIC 3076

Auction on fixed date | three-level layout creates stair reliance | 85sqm footprint limits internal space | rooftop terrace exposed to weather elements The property holds an attractive entry-price profile for first-home buyers in a corridor with demonstrated clearance rates above 90%, yet the vertical floorplan and small site area introduce usability constraints that typically suppress re-sale premiums. The ground-floor bedroom with ensuite provides genuine dual-living flexibility, which is rare at this price point and directly supports rental expectations near $540 per week. Using the property as a long-term hold with owner-occupation for two to three years appears commercially sound, provided the buyer accepts the inherent market liquidity risk of a narrow townhouse format in a suburb where median lots exceed 400 square metres. The strongest competitive advantage is the complete separation of living spaces across ground and upper floors, combined with a master suite that includes both ensuites and walk-in storage. This layout serves couples who need a home office or small families seeking a private guest suite, a demographic undersupplied in Epping’s current listings. The buyer who intends to occupy and then lease the property at a later stage gains the rare option to secure a dual-income rental configuration from a single title. For the serious purchaser, obtaining a building and pest inspection before auction is the appropriate next step to verify structural integrity across the three-storey build.