50/40 Torrens Street, Braddon, ACT 2612

This special three-bedder captures views across central gardens, welcoming northern light deep into the open plan. It is distinguished by its drift to balconies on two sides and its staircase that spirals upwards, where a third bedroom floats beneath a luminous sky window.  

There is something so welcoming about Braddon Gardens…the quaint terracotta rooftops, the solid build, arched windows and Art Deco detailing. There is the broad tiled terrace, the large internal courtyard, the leafy pathways that meander beneath the trees and the children’s playground edged by clipped hedges. It is all so peaceful and welcoming and oh so relaxed. Age old oak trees line Torrens Street lending their cooling shade, dropping their leaves to a blessing of sunshine come winter. 

This is the heart of Braddon…the very creative edge of the CBD, with its mix of old and new. Re-purposed industrial buildings and striking architectural creations are given over to a mix of unique retail, eating and drinking experiences. And this sunny apartment places you front and central to all the action, while steeping you in the romance of times past, a leafy elemental peace. 

Glass sliders on both sides open the apartment to nature, refreshing cross breezes, big blue skies. A soft neutrality lets the surrounding landscape sing as light dapples freshly painted whisper white walls, coalescing with soft neutral carpets. The open plan living area spills to the north, so you can hang in the sunshine and dine alfresco with friends. We love the warmth of the terracotta tiling, the Tuscan red balustrade with its pretty detailing and the warm feeling of enclosure. 

The kitchen is nicely tucked away in one corner and feels both screened and open, conversational with the dining and living space, the wonderful views. This is a generous space with room to move and create, packed with storage, including a large pantry and easily catering for all. There as new appliances and a brand new induction cooktop and tonnes of worktop space, all speckled and edged with warm timber.

Sleeping is informed by nature, with bedside glimpses of trees that change their colours throughout the seasons. The master bedroom spilling to balcony, embracing the central gardens. The second bedroom also captures garden views and both rooms have a wall of mirrored built-in-robes. The family bathroom sits adjacent and extends a simple grace, with its all white scheme topped with an earthy mosaic border, its relaxing corner bathtub.

Reading like an elegant sculptural installation the spiral staircase connect both levels, ushering upwards to a dreamy floating space that welcomes light and aspect via a window onto the sky. This airy loft makes for a roomy third bedroom or creative studio, perfect for peaceful sleeping or working from home. 

This gorgeous apartment is moments from the creative vitality of Braddon…great coffee, food, drinks, exercise, community. This popular locale connects you to some of the best independent cafes, bakeries, yoga studios, boutiques, bars and restaurants that Canberra has to offer. Throw in a surrounding of tranquil green spaces, including Haig Park and Mt Ainslie Reserve and you have the best of urban living, with a restful dollop of country peace. Close to transport including light rail, providing fast links to all of Canberra, the home is also just a stone’s throw from the ANU, New Acton and the CBD.
features.
.spacious three-bedroom apartment in the sought after Braddon Gardens
.set on a wide street and part of a small multi-res development built in 1995
.charming complex, solidly built with good strata, lovely leafy gardens, meandering paths, shared playground
.top floor living with elevated views and drift to balconies on two sides
.distinguished by the addition of a loft bedroom accessed via a central spiral staircase
.light filled and airy with generous proportions 
.freshly painted
.new carpets
.open kitchen, dining, living, flowing to northern alfresco balcony
.kitchen with ample storage and as new appliances, plus a brand new induction cooktop
.generous master bedroom with wall of mirrored robes and balcony overlooking the central gardens
.second bedroom with built-in-robe and garden views
.family bathroom with corner bathtub
.internal laundry
.third bedroom upstairs with sky window
.RC split system (12 mths old)
.secure car parking
.walking distance to an intriguing array of independent restaurants, cafes, bars and shops
.a short stroll to the CBD and the boutique eateries and cafes of New Acton
.not far from the much loved Ainslie shops and the walking and biking trails of Mt Ainslie Reserve
.close to transport including the light rail, ANU and Lake Burly Griffin

FINE DETAILS (all approximate):

EER: 4.0
Living size: 115 m2
balcony size: 9 m2
Total size: 124 m2

Built: 1995

Rates: $2,093.94 pa
Land tax: $2,296.24 pa (investors only)

Body corporate:
Admin $885.81 p/q
Sinking $269.18 p/q
Total $1,154.99 p/q

Rental estimate $720 - $750 pw
85 units in the complex