Belconnen looked a little different in the 1980s.
The buildings were lower, the apartments were bigger, and instead of looking across at another tower, you were more likely to find a gum tree outside your window.
22/31 Disney Court is a little reminder of that version of Belconnen.
Set on the second floor of a four-storey walk-up, this two-bedroom apartment offers 73sqm of internal living without the scale or complexity of the high-rise developments that have reshaped much of the town centre.
And for a first home buyer trying to secure two bedrooms without stretching into the next price bracket, that's worth paying attention to.
Walk through the front door and your eye is immediately drawn past the living room to the large windows and greenery outside.
There's something quite grounding about it.
The apartment itself has already had some of the work done. Fresh paint gives you a clean starting point, while the kitchen has been updated with a freestanding oven and enough room to comfortably handle everyday cooking.
Both bedrooms are genuinely well sized and include built-in robes. That's one of the advantages of an older floorplan. The second bedroom doesn't feel like it was squeezed in simply so someone could put a "2" on the listing.
The bathroom and laundry have also been updated and combined into one practical space, including a newer sink and dryer.
Outside, the 6sqm balcony gives you somewhere to sit amongst the established greenery, without staring directly into a wall of glass apartments.
Then there are the less glamorous things that become surprisingly important once you actually own a home.
Two car spaces.
A separate storage room.
Plenty of additional off-street parking.
Things newer apartment buildings don't always make particularly easy.
And while this pocket of Belconnen feels removed from the newer high-rise precinct, you're still remarkably close to everything that has made the town centre so convenient. Westfield, Lake Ginninderra, the Belconnen Markets, cafés, restaurants, major bus connections and Canberra Uni are all within easy reach.
Sometimes two proper bedrooms, some gum trees outside the window and a little more room to live are a much better place to start.
The Essentials
- Two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment
- Second-floor position
- Four-storey walk-up complex
- Generous 73 sqm internal floorplan
- Two well-sized bedrooms with built-in robes
- Large windows with established green outlook
- Updated kitchen with freestanding oven
- Updated combined bathroom and laundry
- Freshly painted
- 6sqm balcony with non-slip tiling
- Double garage
- Separate storage room
- Window blinds
- Daikin air split-system
- Electric hot water
- Additional off-street parking
Location
- Established pocket of Belconnen away from the high-rise town centre
- Close to Westfield Belconnen
- Easy access to Lake Ginninderra and surrounding walking paths
- Close to the Belconnen Markets
- Cafés and restaurants nearby
- Convenient access to the Belconnen bus interchange
- Close to University of Canberra and Bruce
The Numbers
- Living: 73 sqm
- Balcony: 6 sqm
- Total: 79 sqm
- EER: 3.5
- Level: 2 of 4
- Car accommodation: Double garage
- Storage: Separate storage room
- Body corporate: $1,364 per quarter (approx.)
- Rates: $744 per quarter (approx.)
- Rental estimate: $500 - $540 per week (approx.)
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.
