501/2 Batman Street, Braddon, ACT 2612

Within honeyed timber floors stretch to meet crisp white walls, the whole apartment awash with sunlight, warming the interior, creating light and shadow, as it moves throughout the day. The open plan kitchen and living spilling to the enclosed winter garden or sun room, suspending you within the epic cityscape. 

Connecting the modern urban, with the historic garden vernacular, and the iconography of the bush, The Mark, extends the perfect blend of dynamic, inner-city living, with suburban feel, and immersion in nature. Nestled between the CBD and Braddon, flanked by Gorman House and the Canberra Centre, sheltered by Mount Ainslie, and looking out to the historic suburb of Reid, 501. serves up a diverse range of experiences. Walk to a myriad of shopping, dining, entertainment options, stroll to the local markets, ride or walk within reserve, it's all at your doorstep. 

This stunning three-bedroom apartment is housed within the Founders Lane development, a vibrant inner-city precinct, that combines, residential, commercial and community spaces. With a range of cafes, quirky pop-up's, rooftop barbecue, shared herb garden, private residence lounge and a connecting series of central courtyards, there are a variety of spaces to retreat or connect. Sit with friends on the architecturally designed seating, enjoying the public art on display, celebrate the city skyline with champagne, read beneath the shade of the American Elm. 

The calm, neutral palette is enhanced beautifully by the combo of tones, textures - white on white, timber, stone, soft carpets, grey ceramics - furthering the felt sense of spaciousness and ease. Attention to detail is evident at every turn, from the stone worktops, Smeg appliances, ample storage including built-in-robes to all three bedrooms, to the waterfall showers and heated towel racks. 

Arranged in a generous open plan, incorporating a study nook, the social domain is privileged by a fabulous transparency. Glass sliders can be flung open, expanding the living space to the outdoor room. Think entertaining, the table set for plenty, a feeling of being suspended within the landscape, the twinkling of emerging city lights.

The master has a wall of glass welcoming light and aspect, opens onto the winter garden and enjoys a private ensuite bathroom. Sequestered on the opposing side are two generous bedrooms that connect to a luxe family bathroom with twin basins, roomy glass shower. Bedroom two also faces north and floats within the skyline, connecting directly to the central, sunlit garden room. Both bathrooms are finished in wall-to-ceiling tiling in an organic palette of textured grey and warm oak.

The apartment is positioned on the cusp of the city, within Braddon and alongside Reid, Ainslie and just a few steps from the Canberra Centre. This whole inner-north locale is synonymous with an array of the finest eating, dining, entertainment options. It is a few steps to Gorman House Arts centre, an easy stroll to the Lonsdale scene and seconds from all the offerings of the CBD. There is a surrounding of heritage suburbs, green spaces, including the walking and biking trails within Mt Ainslie reserve. The home is also close to the ANU, the light rail and the metro city station, connecting you to the whole of Canberra. 


.features
.sundrenched three-bedroom apartment in central Braddon
.quiet oak lined street moments from the city
.stunning elevated views
.open plan kitchen and living merging to winter garden room
.study nook
.timber flooring
.walls of glass welcoming northern light
.large bright kitchen with stone benchtops, mirrored splashback, banks of cabinetry and quality appliances from Smeg, including double microwave and oven combi and dishwasher
.plumbed fridge space
.sequestered master bedroom with wall of windows, spilling to winter garden, walk-thru-robe and ensuite bathroom 
.bedroom two with wall of glazing, built-in-robe and opening to winter garden
.bedroom three with built-in-robe
.family bathroom with twin basins and large rain shower
.both bathrooms finished in floor-to-ceiling tilling with heated floors and towel racks
.carpet to all bedrooms
.European laundry
.ducted RC air conditioning
.LBNCo ready
.rooftop communal area with barbecue
.secure basement parking for two cars with storage shed
.excellent location, moments from The Canberra Centre and the Braddon precinct
.surrounded by parkland and an easy stroll to Mt Ainslie Reserve
.close to a variety of schools and the ANU
.handy to the light rail and public transport

FINE DETAILS (all approximate):

EER: 6
Living size: 94m2
winter garden size: 11m2
Total size:  105m2

Rates: $1,807.70 pa
Land tax: $2,016.02 pa (investors only)

Body corporate:
Admin $1,042.09pq
Sinking $211.86 pq
Total $1,253.95pq

Rental estimate $800 pw