When a builder reserves the finest residence in their own complex for themselves, that choice speaks volumes. And when they then appoint it with bespoke, exclusive inclusions, well, that is a statement of an entirely different order.
There is a deep, noir sensibility to this town home, and it has been executed with precision and restraint.
The palette is sultry. Moody ebony surfaces and lustrous matt obsidian joinery meet the cool gravity of concrete and stone benchtops with the whole scheme lifted by the warm pulse of recycled timber floors. It is dramatic without being dark, bold without being loud.
But the true genius of this home is green. Four private outdoor spaces thread through the design, each one a dedicated Zen-like pocket that allows every room to face outwards onto its own leafy frame.
Guest arrival at street level is through a lush, productive urban garden, decked and fruit-laden, it's an evocative threshold that sets the tone before stepping inside to a rumpus that opens to the same outdoor space. Beyond that on this guest-level wing are two bedrooms, both of which flow out to a second courtyard that is quieter by design, with custom built-in seating and atmospheric lighting.
Upstairs, the fluid heart of the home opens entirely via sliding glass walls onto a lofted deck atrium. It's an entertainer's centrepiece: a built-in barbecue set into a floating stone benchtop, dramatic granite splashback, retractable umbrella, and a custom spiral staircase descending past a full-height wall of espaliered climbers to the cocooning guest wing courtyard below. Delve further into the lower layout and you'll discover the extraordinary 250-bottle wine cellar.
The kitchen and dining zones that frame the decked atrium are sleek and functional. Dark bespoke cabinetry runs the full length of the kitchen and the adjacent family room in a seamless sweep, punctuated only by a glowing gas fireplace with a concealed television above. A quiet study nook off the family space sits alongside a balcony with views across the Eucalypt-framed streetscape.
Sequestered behind the main atrium, the primary bedroom is textural and sensual. Seagrass wallpaper, a full wall of sleek linear cabinetry, and an ensuite of quiet indulgence with skylight and oversized ceiling-mounted rainfall shower combine to create a true owners' retreat.
An easy stroll from your door the Aranda shops serve up specialty coffee, a wine bar, a curated design store and a wellness studio all wrapped in productive kitchen gardens and buzzing with community energy.
FEATURES
• Stunning, design-forward townhouse by DNA architects
• Winner of 2016 best townhouse in Canberra
• Situated in the quiet 'Elevate' complex of just 10 homes
• North-facing living spaces
• Kitchen with 900mm gas range, integrated fridge/freezer, island
• Guest powder room
• Beautifully tailored laundry with stone benchtops and light well
• Main bathroom with modern version of roll-top bath plus walk-in shower
• Built-in wardrobes to all bedrooms
• Exceptional storage including concealed storage under stairs and dedicated storage room/workshop
• Zoned-reverse-cycle heating and cooling
• Gas fireplace
• Surround sound speakers
• Video intercom
• Double sheeted walls
• Quality window furnishings
• Solar
• Gutter guards
• Edible garden including mandarins and limes
• Water tank with pressure pump
• Automated double garage with drop-down stairs to attic storage
• Lower Ground Floor: 168m2
• Ground Floor: 158m2
• Garage: 48m2
• Strata: $1,543pq (approx)
• Rates: $718pq (approx)
• Land Tax (if renting): $3,778pa (approx)
• EER: 5.0
Disclaimer: All information regarding this property is from sources we believe to be accurate, however we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Interested persons should make and rely on their own enquiries in relation to inclusions, figures, measurements, dimensions, layout, furniture and descriptions.
