8/28 Frencham Street, Downer, ACT 2602

#soldbymcreynolds #soldbycris $393,000

This classic 1960's building sparks joy with its clean lines, solid construction and symmetrical rows of glazing, the stairs painted golden and as you ascend, such wonderful views out across the neighbourhood. Set behind sheltering trees with avenue of strappy grasses and gorgeous floating wrought iron stairs, the entryway is quite the modernist dream. A sun dappled communal lawn lies behind the building and there is dedicated parking, bicycle storage cage and a shared laundry. The building lies a short stroll from the famous Gang Gang Café and Bar, Downer shops and Melba Street Park. Handy to the Dickson and Braddon precincts, extending some of the best bars, cafes and eateries that Canberra has to offer.

Lovingly updated with fresh paint and new double glazing, the apartment occupies the top floor and enjoys fabulous views of treetop canopies and out to distant mountains. There is a wonderful quality of light throughout as timber framed windows welcome sunshine and sky. The social arena is arranged in an open plan with the feel good living and dining sharing a nice sociability with the kitchen, so conversations can flow as you plate up takeaway or cook something sumptuous.

The kitchen brims with old world charm with original cabinetry providing plenty of storage and timber worktops gifting an organic warmth. A window spans the full length of one wall and is nicely placed above the sink, so you can tree gaze as you do the washing up.

There is a central hallway separating the social spaces from the bedrooms with sliding doors that can be closed, buffering noise and keeping the bedrooms peaceable and sequestered. Both rooms have built-in-robes for seamless storage and original built-in-cabinetry, calling out for curated display of books, loved objects.

The bathroom is neatly preserved with square bathtub, classic porcelain soap dish and towel rail holders. There is a floating basin and inset mirrored cabinet for all the necessary bibs and bobs. Taking inspiration from the local apple box trees the tiling with its crisp white grout is a gorgeous soft eucalypt green.

Underpinning it all is the city lifestyle…stroll to Gang Gang enjoying a coffee and house made buttermilk waffles. Gang Gang is one of the few intimate venues remaining, showcasing celebrated and innovative musicians and hosting sociable trivia nights and fab flea markets. The Dickson precinct is moments away for essential services, shopping and international cuisine. And the area is rich in parklands with Downer playing fields, Melba Street Park, Downer Micro-Forest and the walking trails of Mt Ainslie, all close to hand. The home is walking distance to schools and transport, including the light rail, whisking you straight to the CBD, which is an easy drive by car.

features.

.charming top floor two-bedroom apartment in sought-after Downer
.classic modernist building with clean lines, inset wall of curtain windows and floating iron stairwell
.sheltered by mature trees, with beautiful landscaping including shady communal lawns
.light filled with gorgeous tree-top and mountain views
.open plan living, dining and kitchen
.two peaceful bedrooms with leafy aspect, built-in-robes and original cabinetry for extra storage and display
.kitchen with banks of cabinetry, warm timber benchtops and brand new freestanding electric oven
.original bathroom with vintage charm and soft eucalypt tiling
.freshly painted throughout
.double glazed windows
.allotted undercover parking space
.bike storage cage
.shared laundry
.ideally located moments to parklands, Downer shops and the famous Gang Gang Café and Bar
.moments from the bustling Dickson and Braddon precincts
.close to transport including the light rail and stone's throw from the CBD and ANU


EER: 2
Body corporate: $1,900.00 pa (approx)
Rates: $2,214.00 pa (approx)
Land tax: $2,386.00 pa (approx)

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