There's something particularly nice about buying your first place and realising you don't have to compromise on everything.
17/20 Beissel Street is a one-bedroom apartment, but its position within the complex makes it feel considerably more private than you'd expect.
It's on the top floor of a three-storey building.
And it's the only apartment on the floor.
No neighbour across the hallway. No apartment immediately beside you. Just your front door, your space, and a level of privacy that's difficult to replicate in a larger development.
Inside, the apartment has recently been refreshed with new carpet, new oven and induction cooktop so you can spend less time thinking about what needs fixing and more time deciding where the couch goes.
The living area is open and filled with natural light, but what I particularly like is what you see outside…
Green.
Instead of looking directly into another apartment, the outlook takes in grass, established greenery and the parkland surrounding Lake Ginninderra. The covered balcony gives you somewhere to sit amongst it, while still being only minutes from the centre of Belconnen.
The bedroom is genuinely generous for a one-bedroom apartment, with a full-length built-in robe and two large windows bringing in more of that natural light. There's also a dedicated study nook, giving your laptop somewhere to live without sacrificing the dining table.
Then there's a feature that probably won't make the hero photograph, but for the right buyer could be one of the best things about the apartment.
The car space is oversized.
Combined with the higher basement clearance, there's considerably more breathing room for a larger vehicle or ute than you'll find in many newer apartment developments. There's also a lockable storage cage for the tools, camping gear, bike, Christmas decorations and everything else you don't necessarily want upstairs.
The Shores itself has deliberately avoided filling the complex with facilities you may never use. There isn't a resort pool or elaborate residents' lounge to maintain. Instead, you get a smaller-scale development beside Lake Ginninderra, with Westfield Belconnen, restaurants, transport and everyday amenities all close by.
For someone buying their first home, particularly if you're doing it on your own, there's a lot here that makes sense.
Your own floor.
Your own outlook.
A car space that actually fits something substantial.
And a home that's ready for you to turn the key.
The Essentials
- One-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment
- Secure oversized basement car space
- Higher basement clearance suitable for larger vehicles and Utes
- Lockable storage cage
- Top floor of a three-storey complex
- Only apartment positioned on its floor.
- Green outlook towards surrounding parkland
- Private covered balcony
- Newly installed carpet, electric oven and induction cooktop
- Generous bedroom with full-length built-in robe
- Along with generous bathroom size
- Two large bedroom windows
- Dedicated study nook with desk and shelving
- Open plan living and dining.
- Reverse cycle heating and cooling
- Intercom access
- Adaptable housing design
- EER 3.0
The Shores
- Boutique, three-storey development
- Developed by Village Building Co
- Designed by Oztal Architects
- Built by Renaissance Building & Design
- Completed in 2005
- Recipient of the 2006 HIA ACT/Southern NSW Quality Urban Design & Sustainability Award
- No extensive resort-style facilities, helping keep ongoing shared costs simpler.
Location
- Positioned near the shores of Lake Ginninderra
- Green space, walking and cycling paths close by
- Easy walk to Westfield Belconnen
- Close to cafés, restaurants and everyday shopping
- Convenient access to public transport
- Easy connection to the University of Canberra
- Short commute to Bruce, the AIS and surrounding employment precincts
The Numbers
- EER: 3.0
- Car accommodation: 1 oversized secure basement space
- Storage: 1 lockable storage cage
- Only 2 owners in its lifetime.
- Body corporate: $710.80 approx per qtr.
- Rates: $561 approx. per qtr.
- Land tax (investors only): $683.66 approx. per qtr.
- Water $201.02 approx per qtr.
- Rental estimate: TBC
Inspections:
We are opening the home most Saturdays with mid-week inspections. However, If you would like to arrange a viewing outside of these times please contact the listing agents.
Disclaimer: The material and information contained within this marketing is for general information purposes only. Onyx Property Agency does not accept responsibility and disclaim all liabilities regarding any errors or inaccuracies contained herein. You should not rely upon this material as a basis for making any formal decisions. We recommend all interested parties to make further enquiries.
