Welcome to 'The Metropolitan', where contemporary living is infused with comfort and ease all on the doorstep of the City, you may never need to use your car again. Situated within easy strolling distance to the City Centre, ANU, Lake Burley Griffin, the New Acton precinct and the light rail, there is always something to entertain and enjoy if you love a busy lifestyle. Get excited about walking, biking, or scootering everywhere from now on, if not to work, then certainly around Lake Burley Griffin in the evenings and on weekends.
The Metropolitan building has video intercom access for your guests & restricted entry to your allocated basement parking space & lockable storage enclosure. The complex also includes barbecue facilities in the common areas, a heated 20m indoor lap pool, sauna & a fully equipped gym set over 2 levels with TV's to help you stay fit all through the year, you will feel like you are living in a resort.
Get a glimpse into your new life by watching our detailed walk-through video prior to your inspection (and after!). It's our 24/7 salesperson, allowing you to get an excellent feel for the features and benefits of this unit including the living quarters, common area facilities, car parking and lock up storage. It's the most informative property video you will watch during your search, but don't just take our word for it…
To get a copy of the digital brochure containing an explanation of our buyer friendly sales campaign, the full contract (and so much more), please send us an email from any of the web portals and note your full name and mobile number and it will be automatically sent to you.
Features Overview:
• Single level floorplan with North aspect making it light and bright
• Outlook into internal podium of the development so extra quiet as not near any roads
• Updated throughout with new paint and carpets and no outstanding defects
• Resort-style facilities at the Metropolitan (indoor length pool, 2 gyms, sauna, BBQ and picnic areas)
• 2 lifts from basement and foyer direct to level 6 so there are no stairs to navigate
• Vacant possession, so no need to wait for owners, or tenants, to relocate
• Early access available via an occupation licence if you need to move quickly prior to settlement
• Flexible settlement options if you have another property you want, or need, to sell or simply to have more time to secure financing
The numbers: (approx.)
• Size of living: 65m2
• Size of balcony: 9m2
• Age: 18 years (building completed 2007)
• General rates: $1,921 p.a.
• Water & sewerage rates: $ 804 p.a.
• Strata levies: $7,129 p.a.
• Land tax (investors only): $2,387 p.a.
• EER: 6 stars (out of 6 stars)
• Name of development: Metropolitan
• Level in building: 6 of 16
• Potential rental return (unfurnished, 12m lease): $530/wk.
• Potential to rent out the car space privately: $75/week
• Number of units in development: 342 units spread over 8 separate buildings
• Strata manager and contact number: Signature Strata, phone 61850347
• Units plan number: 3063
• Total funds saved by the strata in the admin and sinking funds are an impressive, and very healthy: $3,814,935 as of 16/06/2025
Inside:
• Reverse cycle air conditioning (heating and cooling)
• Modern kitchen with stone benchtops, stainless steel appliances including an electric oven and under bench dishwasher, electric cooktop with rangehood, lots of cupboards and storage space, plus a mobile island bench that can be positioned as required
• North facing bedroom with tranquil podium outlook and walk through robe which has mirrored sliding doors on each side
• Two-way bathroom has a shower, vanity and toilet
• Laundry located in its own room with linen cupboard, hot water system, dryer plus a corner tub
• Covered balcony off the living area facing North
• Allocated car space on level B2 plus an allocated lockable Colourbond enclosure right next to the car space
The Metropolitan features:
• Indoor heated lap pool & sauna
• Fully equipped gym set over two levels
• BBQ facilities in 2 x common courtyard/entertaining spaces
• NBN - FTTB
• Recently upgraded video intercom for guests & lift access direct from basement level 6 with no stairs
• Rubbish chute on each level
• Centralised gas hot water system
• On-site building manager
• Pets welcome (subject to body corporate notification)
• Walking distance to an array of Canberra's trendiest cafes & bars & cinema
• Short walk to The Australian National University & scenic Lake Burley Griffin
• The upcoming, stage 2 light rail stop is located only 50m away on London Circuit
To help buyers:
• We refer a solicitor who can review the marketing contract for FREE and provide a FREE Section 17 certificate to waive your cooling off if you want to submit an unconditional offer
• Help amending any conditions in the contract such as organising an occupation agreement or variation of settlement dates
• 5% deposit pre-approved payable via eft transfer (no need to draw a bank cheque)
• Free valuation(s) on other properties you own to help establish your current equity base and assist with your finance approval
