Located within the desirable Metropolitan complex in a peaceful part of the heart of the city; enjoy the convenience of living just moments from restaurants, cafes and shopping hubs close by. There's something special about 1 Gordon St though, & that's unit 39; a top floor luxury penthouse with panoramic views across Black Mountain. Only rarely does every desirable factor come together so perfectly as it does here at the Metropolitan Apartments. A truly exclusive offering: a unique location, only a few steps away from the heart of Canberra City, carefully designed with a split level featuring an open plan living & dining area filled with natural light.
The care and attention to detail that has gone into this home is apparent as soon as you take your first step into this magnificent, brightly lit and lovingly presented home. A master chef kitchen complemented by stone benchtops with a feature island bench. With plenty of storage & stainless-steel appliances, this home is a standout.
A large floor plan, boasting 148m2 is something rarely seen in city living and won't last long in this market. Spread across two luxurious split levels, there's high ceilings, lovely natural light and plenty of space to spread out or entertain. The lower level encompasses all 3 bedrooms (main with large ensuite and walk-in robe), a separate laundry and guest bathroom. Upstairs you will enjoy a huge open-plan living, dining & kitchen area & the sunny wrap-around sandstone balcony; perfect for entertaining. High ceilings are a major standout in this home, giving you plenty of natural light flowing through.
All bedrooms are generously sized with the master bedroom showcasing a private balcony, an ensuite and an L-shaped walk-in robe. All other bedroom's feature built in robes, with the third bedroom offering a separate balcony. This property also features a full laundry room with ample storage space rare for an apartment in the city.
Life at the Metropolitan has a lot to offer, boasting resort-like facilities. Entertain friends and family in the communal BBQ area with landscaped gardens & enjoy life with no gym membership as there is a well-equipped gymnasium & heated indoor pool & sauna. Apartment 39 also comes with 2 secure basement car spaces with an additional storage cage.
Offered with vacant possession, this home is ready to be furnished & styled the way you want it to be. This home ticks all the boxes. With plenty of natural light during the day heating up the home, but also fitted with reverse cycle air conditioning & heating plus, double glazed windows, you are set with everything you need & more. These cold Canberra mornings won't stop anyone.
Features
148m2 of indoor space
Open plan living & dining with an abundance of natural light
Multiple living options
Ample kitchen cupboard space, including a walk-in pantry or wine cellar
North-west facing
Intercom entry
Bedrooms located away from living & dining area
Walk through robe in main bedroom
Both bathrooms with full height tiling, stone bench tops & under sink vanities
Kitchen fitted with stainless steel appliances & stone benchtops
Kitchen has plenty of bench, cupboard space, microwave nook
Laundry room storage cupboard, tub & drier
Reverse cycle air conditioning, ducted to living area & main bedroom
2 car spaces
Storage cage
NBN connected
Pet friendly
Indoor heated swimming pool 25 metre lap pool
Communal gym, sauna, and separate weights room
Common BBQ & landscaped garden areas
Essentials
EER: 3.5
Living size: 148m2
Balcony size:35m2
Rates: $1640 p.a (approx.)
Land tax:$1,640 p.w (approx.)
Strata Company: Signature Strata
Age: 2007 (14 years old)
UP number: 3063
Expected rental return: $900-$950 p.w (approx.)
Around the area
- 2-minute drive Australian National University
- 6-minute drive Club Lime
- 4-minute drive Canberra City Centre
- 7-minute drive Northbourne Avenue
- 13-minute drive Gungahlin Drive
- 7-minute drive to National Zoo & Aquarium
- 3-minute drive to New Acton
- 4-minute drive to Palace Electric Cinema
- 5-minute drive to Lake Burley Griffin
