17/56 Ijong Street

#soldbyholly $985,000 This elegant three-bedroom townhouse presents like a private sanctuary in addition to its inner city qualifications, moments from the Braddon hub and an easy stroll to the CBD. Tucked away and open to green commons on one side, the home is quite the secluded haven. There is the perfect northern orientation and a wonderful connection to outdoors. A host of windows perfectly frames the open landscape and the home is bookended by leafy courtyards. The master bedroom is expansive, sun-drenched; the ensuite crisp white and all-aglow. A wall of glass allows you to dream amidst the trees and a glazed door provides access to a broad and private balcony. Evening cocktails here we come or perhaps an indulgent nightcap before bedtime and a whole lot of star gazing on the elevated balcony. ARC is a boutique development with a highly coveted mix of apartments and townhouses. No.17 is part of an exclusive row of 5 townhouses and occupies a privileged corner position. Setback, well away from the Ijong streetscape, the home is found via a pathway, edged with cascading jasmine. The ARC community is a collaborative mix of largely professional occupants who love their shared common garden and value the sustainability of the site including on-site composting a recycling scheme and a supportive approach to solar installations and EV’s. The strata has some of the lowest levies in the precinct. Whilst living is arrayed across two impressive levels, this superior townhome offers extensive amenity with a third basement level of unprecedented space in the complex, including generous double car parking enclosed on three sides, secure wine storage facility in the temperature-capped basement and an extraordinarily large separate storeroom with existing shelving. We love the pitched terracotta rooftop, the stately pencil pine and olive trees that grace the courtyard, lending a Mediterranean feel. Within, timber floors stretch to meet crisp white walls and big windows frame nature at every turn. Living, dining and cooking are arranged in an open plan, drifting to alfresco living within the secluded courtyard and sunny, north facing garden. The kitchen delivers seamless storage, speckled stone worktops and all electric appliances, including a premium dishwasher. There is a separate laundry neatly tucked away to one side and to the rear of the plan, two peaceful bedrooms. Both rooms have built-in-robes and lovely aspects. Bedroom two spills to a secluded courtyard, providing a lovely nook for morning coffee. There is also an elegant family bathroom with a bathtub and a separate toilet. Floating above is the master bedroom which delivers privacy, space and that lovely indoor/outdoor experience. Throw in basement parking for two, a huge storage room and approved plans for adding a roller door to fully enclose the twin parking spots, and you have easy, secure living at its elegant best. A gate provides access from the rear courtyard to landscaped communal gardens- think tables under trees, a peaceful, leafy enclave in the heart of the city, summer barbecues, socialising with neighbours. Ijong St is perfectly positioned for an endless selection of cafes, bars, restaurants while offering the restorative peace of ample green spaces, including the pine tree dotted Haig Park and the nearby biking and walking trails of Mt Ainslie. The Braddon precinct extends a vast array of independent stores, great hospitality venues, bakeries, yoga studios… There is the famous Asian and international cuisine of the Dickson precinct and not far, the village charm of Ainslie shops with its fabulous IGA and gastro pub. The CBD is whisper close and with buses and light rail and new bike path at your doorstep, you can ditch the car, easily exploring the best of Canberra. .features .sundrenched three-bedroom townhouse in central Braddon .quiet oak tree lined street .privileged corner position with views to open green commons .very private and quiet .open plan living and two separate courtyards .arrayed across two levels .located in the boutique ARC apartments development of only 21 .very low quarterly strata levies .the superior end terrace in the exclusive row of 5 private townhouses .social arena with north facing drift to front courtyard garden opening onto shared gardens .paved courtyard with established trees and plantings .open plan living, kitchen and dining .combo of timber floors and soft carpets .neutral modern kitchen with stone bench tops and all electric appliances including a recently installed Kleenmaid dishwasher .internal laundry with tub .linen closet .master bedroom sequestered upstairs, opening to large balcony with treetop views .ensuite bathroom and double built-in-robes .two bedroom downstairs both with built-in-robes and garden views .bedroom two flowing to rear courtyard .family bathroom with bathtub and separate toilet .RC split system .secure basement parking for two cars, plus storage alcove with wine cellar, shelving and a separate storage room .existing approval to enclose the twin car parks with a garage door .lovely community vibe with shared gardens and sustainable initiatives .walking distance to Haig Park, Lonsdale St, and the CBD .easy stroll to the Ainslie and Dickson precincts FINE DETAILS (all approximate): Living size: 119 m2 (approx.) Garden size: 47 m2 Garage size: 29 m2 Storeroom size: 12 m2 Total size: 207 m2 EER: 3.0 Build year: 2004 Strata Admin fund: $3190 pa Sinking fund: $1160 pa Total: $4350 Number of units in complex: 21 Rental Opinion: $850 to $900 The information contained in this advertisement is derived from sources we deem reliable. However; we cannot provide any guarantees or warranties regarding the information supplied. Buyers are encouraged to conduct and rely exclusively on their own enquiries.