Luxury living in prime location! This rare 1st floor corner unit offers the privacy of a home w the convenience of condo living. With its own Bay View Rd entrance & over 1500sf of light-filled space, this 2BR, 2bath home features an open-concept living, dining, & kitchen area w luxury VP flooring. The spacious primary suite includes a walk-in closet & private freshly updated bath w the W/D adjacent and a versatile bonus room provides space for an office, hobbies, or overflow. The unit also includes one of only seven garages, an oversized storage cage, & a private basement room w running water & electric --ideal for a workshop, gym, or game room! HOA fees cover nearly everything: ALL utilities, cable tv & internet, trash, landscaping, snow removal, window & appliance repair or replacement, & even lightbulb changes! Front desk service, plus access to beautifully maintained common areas including a solarium, courtyard, dining room, library/movie room, puzzle room, & gym. The Melrose's prime location allows easy strolls to PO, market, restaurants, shops, galleries & the beach. Social events bi-monthly & cocktail hour weekly make this a truly special place!