201/259 Northbourne Avenue, Lyneham, ACT 2602

Modernist, vintage, enduring, fabulous - the iconic Owen Flats are a wonderful and storied part of Canberra's architectural landscape. We love the utilitarian flat roof, the solid double build, the cool simplicity of the clean lines. Very much informed by its locale, think Eucalypt trees that edge the light rail, and backing the wetlands and parks of old Lyneham, the home champions an effortless human connection.

This whole central inner north area is famed for its choice of creative eating, drinking, and shopping options. Think ditching the car and exploring the thriving Dickson precinct to the north and all the enticements of Braddon to the immediate south. The light rail is literally at your doorstep, whisking you straight to the CBD and a mix of interconnecting shared bike and walking trails wend through parks and wetlands.

Access is via a slender avenue, edged with clipped hedges and native grasses. Ribbons of glazing frame double-sided foyers, gifting a tumbling light and allowing you to flow straight through the building from one side to the other. No. 201 is housed on the third and top floor, occupying a private and ideal position at the north-western end of this special multi-res.

The foyer has been lovingly updated, finished in a scheme of matt black and crisp white. The elegant double balustrade introduces notes of soft oak, joyful orange, and there is a lovely open, airy feel to the stairwell.

Living is arranged in an open plan, spilling to the northern balcony. Big glazing's welcome light and capture views across the city. You can step outside, coffee in hand, and gaze northward, informed by the ever-evolving hub of Northbourne Avenue. Clever storage utilising contemporary birchwood ply features throughout adding a contemporary fusion to the soulful vintage vibe.

The kitchen sits back, arranged around a big window and perfectly conversant with the open social space. There are lots of well-designed space-saving solutions, including a roomy pantry and a fixed breakfast table. Quality all-electric appliances, including a dishwasher, let you get creative, cooking up a storm or plating take-out from any number of enticing nearby restaurants.

The master bedroom opens via glass sliders onto the northern veranda. This is a lovely room informed by an elevated privacy, fresh air, sunlight, and endless Canberra skies. There is a built-in robe for seamless storage and just across the hall an elegant, renovated bathroom. The second bedroom gazes west via a big window which captures the distant mountains. Here, clever storage frames the bed, the birch ply fronted cabinets echoing the fixed joinery within the living area.


features.
.offered for sale fully furnished - EXCLUDING artwork
.renovated two-bedroom apartment in a well-connected inner north location
.housed on the third and top floor of the iconic Owen Flats
.close to the light rail whisking you straight to the CBD
.easy stroll to Lyneham parks, ovals, schools and shops
.easy stroll to the Braddon Precinct
.modernist verve
.double brick
.flat roof and clean lines
.private access along a slender avenue edged with clipped hedging and native grasses.
.secure intercom access
.light filled stairwell
.north facing open plan living with glass doors onto balcony
.clever storage utilising birch ply throughout
.RC split system in the living area
.renovated kitchen with fixed breakfast table, stone work tops, mirrored splash back and all- electric appliances including a dishwasher
.north facing master bedroom opening onto the balcony with built-in robe
.bedroom 2 with innovative storage framing the bed space and mountain views
.renovated bathroom with floor-to-ceiling tiling, large vanity, rain and hand held shower heads
.walking distance to Braddon, Dickson and the CBD
.handy to the ANU and New Acton
.surrounded by parklands and reserve
.light rail at your doorstep

Wonderfully placed on Northbourne and situated at the annexe of Dickson and Braddon, the apartment is also whisper close to the CBD. This enviable locale places you amongst some of the most expressive eating, drinking and shopping experiences that the city has to offer. The ANU, Melbourne Centre, New Acton precinct and O'Connor shops are all close to hand. Throw in, ample green spaces, walking and biking trails, established trees, and gardens, and you have an enviable city/village mix. The home is also close to transport including the light rail and metro city station, connecting you to the whole of Canberra.

FINE DETAILS (all approximate):

Living size: 56m2
Balcony size: 9m2
EER: 6
Build year: 1962
Renovated year: 2020
Strata: $ 789.77 p/q
Strata Manager: Signature Strata
Rates: $591.90 p/q
Tenancy end date: 18 November 2026
Rent paid per week: $525 p/w

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Type

Apartment

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

1