#soldbyholly $851,000

Life is sweet when a curated sense of place takes care of itself, both inside and out. Drift to sunlit balconies and float among the tree canopies and birdsong. Commune with friends beneath the wisteria drenched arbour in the downstairs gardens or stroll amidst the acres of well-tended parkland, at your doorstep.

This serene three-bedroom apartment reads like a palatial house, has the perfect spatial arrangement, enjoys leafy treetop vistas, gorgeous communal gardens and is a hop skip and a jump from endless green space. Open plan living and bedrooms connect to private balconies, while a private master suite unfurls across the top floor, drinking in light and a deep resounding peace.

Tucked away on leafy Ijong Street, bordering the curated grounds of L.L.P Mattiske Reserve and an easy stroll through Haig Park to the Braddon hub, the apartment enjoys the best of two worlds. Part country escape, equal part inner-city pad, the home connects to a myriad of immersive green spaces and enticing urban experiences.

The apartment occupies the top floor of the boutique Sandalyn Development, finished in a combo of raw brick and concrete grey. A central arch crowns the entry to the secure underground carpark, where a tiled portico nods to the heritage homes that populate the area. No. 36 is sequestered at the northern end, edged by green hedges and accessed via an open air stairwell, with refreshing views to the leafy gardens beyond.

The interior is a celebration of light, air and aspect, with whisper white walls, sweeping golden vinyl floors. Glass sliders extend the vast living combined dining area to a sheltered balcony, where you can drink in parkland and mountain views. Openly conversational, perfect for family life and entertaining, the home boasts a generous kitchen that shines in white simplicity. Endless soft close storage meets light stone worktops and a smoky glass splash, reflecting natural light and shadows. There is a floating island and a wall of seamless full-height cabinetry, gifting a minimal existence with a spot for everything.

Two open air bedrooms manage the perfect balance of transparency and privacy, merging to deep balconies, privatised by sheltering side walls. Both have impressive custom storage and clever sun shelters that protect the balconies, so you can enjoy alfresco living all year round. Sitting central is a large family bathroom with a bath. This is a generous space, with handmade mosaic tiles in hues of sea green, edging crisp white tiles, introducing a hint of the coast, with matching aqua ceramic floors.

Upstairs is given over to a tranquil master suite, with a large, shuttered window, welcoming filtered light and treetop glimpses. His and her storage is perfected, with a wall of built-in-cabinetry as well as a generous walk-in-robe. There is a nice drift to a luxurious ensuite bathroom, finished in concordant white, with a matching splash of fresh aquamarine.

Step outside and you are greeted by all the creative vitality of Braddon by day or night…great coffee, food, drinks, exercise, community. By the way, it is a short stroll to the tram, and the CBD and you are moments from 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 and you have the best of urban living, with a restful dollop of country peace.

features.
.beautifully renovated three-bedroom apartment in central Braddon
.sweeping open plan, spilling to balcony with parkland and views to Mt Ainslie
.light and bright and very spacious
.perfectly placed on the top floor of the boutique Sandalyn Development
.arrayed across two levels
.soothing light palette with luxury vinyl floors
.secure entry and lovely landscaped communal gardens with barbecue area, fruit trees and herbs available to residents
.sleek white kitchen with banks of crisp white cabinetry, stone worktops, central island, wall of pantry cupboards, Westinghouse electric oven, Electrolux induction cooktop, integrated rangehood and dishwasher from Bosch
.two bedrooms, both with built-in-robes, ceiling fans and both opening to private balconies
.balcony off bedroom one with opaque sun shelter and fold-down clothesline
.balcony off bedroom two with wind out sun shelter and fold-down clothesline
.family bathroom with a bath
.master suite sequestered upstairs with wall of built-in-robes, walk-in-robe and ensuite
.linen closet
.generous under stair storage with custom shelving
.reverse-cycle split-system air conditioner in the living area and master bedroom
.two secure, remote entry covered car spaces with lockable storage cage
.secure intercom entry
.ideal location, an easy stroll to Braddon cafes, shops and restaurants
.a few steps from beautiful parkland
.short walk to Haig Park and Sunday Farmers Markets
.close proximity to public transport, light rail, CBD and ANU

FINE DETAILS (all approximate):

EER: 5.0
Downstairs living size: 110 m2
Upstairs living size : 29 m2
Balcony 1 size: 9m2
Balcony 2 size: 11m2
Balcony 3 size: 11m2
Total size: 170 m2

Rates: $2,932 per annum
Land tax: $4,033 per annum (investors only)

Body corporate:
Admin $1,312.25 pq
Sinking $645.61 pq
Total $1,957.86 pq

Complex built in 1999
42 units in the complex
Rental opinion: $850 p/wk