Step inside and you could easily forget you're in Canberra. Spread across three sun-filled levels, this architect-designed 182m² townhouse radiates the kind of warm, neutral sophistication you'd expect to find tucked down a quiet European laneway, and at its heart lies a private central courtyard that sets the entire mood of the home. Bathed in natural light, it's the kind of space where mornings begin with coffee in hand in the sun-drenched front courtyard and evenings end with a glass of wine under the open sky in the private central courtyard: a true sense of escape, just moments from everything Canberra City and Braddon have to offer.
The ground floor opens to a light-filled, formal living area with classic open gas fire perfect for entertaining, plus a powder room for guests. Stepping down into the free-flowing kitchen that impresses with high-end stainless-steel appliances, abundant timber cabinetry and a sweeping polished Calcutta marble island bench overlooking the generous dining and informal living space. Also on this level is a separate studio or bedroom that opens directly onto the central courtyard, complete with its own kitchenette, ensuite and terrace, making it a beautifully private guest suite, office or teen retreat.
Upstairs, the middle level has been thoughtfully opened up to create another living area, ideal as a media room, kids' retreat or home office zone. Originally two bedrooms, the wall has been removed to create this versatile space, and it can easily be converted back to two bedrooms should your needs change. The level also includes a huge bedroom with built-in robes, the main bathroom with marble-topped vanity and a separate, conveniently placed European-style laundry. The top floor is dedicated entirely to a luxurious master retreat, featuring a walk-in robe and large, opulent ensuite. Each bedroom opens through plantation shutters onto its own private Juliette balcony; small architectural gestures that flood each room with light and air and echo that same continental charm found throughout the home.
Outside, the enclosed central courtyard invites long, lingering alfresco evenings utilising the built-in outdoor kitchen, and with direct access to a secure double lock-up basement garage and storage, currently utilised as a cellar.
This is more than a home, it's a feeling. A rare slice of European elegance, right here in the heart of Turner.
Features
• Flexible floorplan: 4 to 5 bedrooms and 2 to 3 living areas, with 3 bathrooms and a powder room
• Architect: Alexander Tzannes (Robin Boyd Award winner)
• Central private courtyard and a front courtyard surrounded by a lush garden
• Stylish outdoor kitchen featuring a mains BBQ gas connection, stone benchtop, generous drawer and cabinet storage, and twin door under-bench fridge
• Full-length windows with plantation shutters and Juliette balconies throughout
• Acoustically designed walls and floors
• New carpets in upstairs living/ bedrooms and stylish wooden floors in downstairs areas
• 3 Velux opening skylights with remote controls
• Zoned inslab heating on all floors
• Generous storage throughout
• Double garage with additional storage, perfect as a wine cellar
• Short walk to the light rail, Braddon's restaurants, ANU, sporting fields and Haig Park
Ground floor:
• Formal living with gas fireplace
• Dining and family room
• Galley kitchen with Miele appliances and marble benchtop and splashback, overlooking the private central courtyard
• Stylish, easy-care flooring in living areas
• Powder room
• Independent studio/bedroom with ensuite, kitchenette and reverse cycle air-conditioning unit, opening to its own terrace and the central courtyard
First floor:
• Huge bedroom with large built-in robes
• Living area (originally 2 bedrooms with robes, easily converted back)
• Main bathroom
• Generous European-style laundry
Second floor:
• Parents' retreat with large bedroom, walk-in robe and ensuite
• Additional roof storage
Statistics
• Living: 182m² (approx.)
• Garage: 44m²
• Body Corporate: $5,967.50 p/a approx
• EER: 6 stars
