{"Slug":"apartment-5-12-marcus-clarke-street-city-act-2601","CanonicalUrl":"https://realsearch.com.au/apartment-5-12-marcus-clarke-street-city-act-2601","Address":"5/12 Marcus Clarke Street, City, ACT 2601","Suburb":"City","State":"ACT","Postcode":"2601","PropertyType":"Apartment","Status":"For Sale","Headline":null,"Description":"Auction: Onsite at 12:30pm Wednesday 2nd December unless sold prior. Buying made easy: Pre-auction offers are welcome, and all offers are confidential as a courtesy to each buyer. To receive the digital brochure, complete with the contract and access to a free contract review with a solicitor, enquire and we will send it straight through.This apartment will make you smile, it's truly something different and something special. The size is extremely generous plus it sits in a boutique part of the building, so it has an intimate feel, with the established gardens and trees as your neighbours. Its amazingly light, bright and airy, thanks to the double balconies and abundance of windows. The owners have lovingly updated the unit, and some of the furniture which compliments the zones perfectly can also be included with the purchase. Plus, if you are keen, there is even early access prior to settlement, so with Christmas fast approaching you can have some certainly with your move/plans. The location has a lot to offer too. It's a short walk to shops, restaurants, cinemas, the ANU, the Lake via the nearby foot bridge, the upcoming light rail station, and the proposed Acton waterfront development/new park.Make sure to watch our detailed, walk through video it's our 24/7 salesperson for you to get an excellent feel for the features and benefits of this property, inside and out. What buyers will love most:•\tUnique and spacious, 140m2 floor plan•\tSituated in a boutique part of the building with only one neighbour •\tPerched on Level 1 offering excellent privacy and views of green •\tA wide frontage offering lots of windows •\tDual balconies creating a wonderful cross flow ventilation•\tThe option to include most of the fabulous furniture •\tLight, bright and airy•\tLovingly cared for and in immaculate condition thanks to its house-proud owners •\tVacant possession•\tEarly access prior to settlement Updates include:•\tTimber look laminate flooring in the living areas and carpets in the bedrooms•\tCurtains and plantation shutters •\tVanity in main bathroom •\tRe painted •\tLED downlights•\tBuilt in cabinets for the living area and entrance offering excellent storage Apartment features: •\tSpacious open plan design that can accommodate large furniture and be divided into two living areas•\tModern kitchen with stone benchtops, stainless steel appliances including dishwasher, lots of cupboards, a full length pantry, plus a window (rare in unit living)•\t2 x large bedrooms big enough for a king size bed plus built in robes•\tThe ensuite includes double vanities and great storage•\tThe main bathroom has a bath/shower combo •\tLarge laundry •\tDucted reverse cycle air conditioning•\t2 x allocated car spaces plus a metal storage enclosureThe Metropolitan features:•\tLift access •\tEV charging out the front on Gordon Street•\tResort style facilities including an indoor heated lap pool and sauna•\tFully equipped gym•\t2 x BBQ facilities in communal courtyard/entertaining space•\tFast NBN (Fibre to the building)•\tVideo intercom•\tPets welcome (subject to body corporate notification)•\tWalking distance to an array of Canberra's trendiest cafes and bars •\tLess than 10-minute walk to The Australian National University and scenic Lake Burley Griffin The Numbers (approx.): •\tLiving area: 100m2•\tBalconies: 24m2 and 16m2•\tTotal apartment: 140m2•\tEER: 5, with a potential of 6 stars•\tLevel 1•\tGeneral rates: $2,474 p.a. •\tWater & sewerage rates: $805 p.a.•\tLand tax (investors only): $3,049 p.a.•\tStrata levies: $11,184 p.a or $2,796/quarter•\tBalance of the admin/sinking funds: $3,700,668 as of 19/10/2026•\tAge: 19 years. Built 2007•\t342 units in total•\tUnits plan 3930•\tRental potential $700 - $750/week","YearBuilt":null,"LandArea":null,"Price":{"Currency":"AUD","Amount":null,"Display":"Offers over $690,000"},"Bedrooms":"2","Bathrooms":"2","Parking":"2","Features":[{"Name":"Bedrooms","Value":"2"},{"Name":"Bathrooms","Value":"2"},{"Name":"Carports","Value":"2"}],"Inspections":[{"Title":"Inspection Sun 1 Nov 10:00 am","Start":"2026-11-01T10:00:00","End":"2026-11-01T10:30:00"},{"Title":"Inspection Mon 2 Nov 5:30 pm","Start":"2026-11-02T17:30:00","End":"2026-11-02T18:00:00"},{"Title":"Inspection Thu 5 Nov 12:00 pm","Start":"2026-11-05T12:00:00","End":"2026-11-05T12:30:00"}],"Auctions":[],"TimeZone":"AUS Eastern Standard Time","Latitude":-35.28296792,"Longitude":149.1245582,"Agent":{"Name":"Mark Larmer And  Aaron Lewis","CanonicalUrl":"https://realsearch.com.au/agent/mark-larmer-and-aaron-lewis"},"Agency":{"Name":"Suburbia Real Estate","CanonicalUrl":"https://realsearch.com.au/agency/suburbia-real-estate"},"CreatedAt":"2026-10-29T08:04:55.7669236","UpdatedAt":"2026-10-29T08:04:55.7982533"}