34/19 Condamine Street, Turner, ACT 2612

Tucked away at the side of this fabulous boutique complex, the home enjoys a leafy remove with ready access to shade dappled lawns, meandering pathways that wind through peaceful tree dotted gardens.

This light filled two-bedder spills to a sunny balcony that overlooks a grove of silver birches and the grassy surrounds of North Canberra Baptist Church. Sitting just across the way from Turner School and the fields that extend down to Sullivans Creek, the build enjoys the kind of birdsong tranquillity that usually comes from living within the countryside. Yet it is just a stroll to the happenings of O'Connor Village, the dynamic Braddon scene and the CBD.

We love the vintage scheme of peach and baby blue, matched with an earthy terracotta. And the sweet gardens, all lime green topiary and age-old trees and bursts of flowering agapanthus. Access is via a side lane which blurs to pathways that allow you to explore the expansive rear gardens. There is also a fenced communal barbecue area with pergola sheltered tables for gathering with family and friends.

The terracotta tiled stairwell is a well of sunlight and ushers up to the top floor. No.34 perfectly placed to enjoy an open air feel, peacefully away from the comings and goings of the street. Sunlight stripes the soft carpet that stretches to meet both terracotta tiling and creamy walls and there is a threading of gold to the vintage light fixtures, the kitchen taps. The open plan living, dining and kitchen flowing via muntin doors to the eastern balcony, the perfect sun nook for that first morning cuppa.

The kitchen is nicely delineated to one side while still enjoying and open conversational mood. The pink and blue theme combines with a porcelain double sink and tiled splashback, with delicate mosaics and a dotting feature of tiles depicting chickens, ushering in a charming country vibe. Timber beams grace the high ceiling and the cheerful blue cabinetry gifts a spot for everything, while modern updates gift a Bosch dishwasher and electric oven and cooktop from Omega.

You can see the mountains from the master bedroom and there is a built-in-robe for seamless storage. The adjacent bathroom has a corner tub and a laundry tucked away in one corner. Blue mosaics decorate the white tiling in a nod to the kitchen and terracotta tiles are earthy underfoot. The second bedroom is graced by morning light and overlooks the balcony to the treetops beyond.

Underpinning it all it the lifestyle ? explore Braddon by day or by night?great coffee, food, drinks, exercise, community. It is not far to the light rail and within walking distance of the CBD, connecting you to some of the best restaurants, bars and shops that Canberra has to offer. Meander through leafy parkland to the fabulous O'Connor shops with local favs including Flatheads for fish and chips, The Duxton for streetside eating and live music and The Ruc for relaxed drinks and a game of bowls. Throw in the pine tree dotted Haig Park, the nearby Turner Parkland, the walking trails of O'Connor and Ainslie Reserve and Lake Burly Griffin, and you have the best of urban living, with a restful dollop of country peace.

features.

.lovely private two-bedroom apartment in leafy Turner

.part of a boutique development of only 35 units

.beautiful communal gardens and barbecue area

.ideally placed across from Turner School, green fields and siding North Canberra Baptist Church

.housed on the eastern and secluded side of the build

.top floor

.high ceilings and sunlit

.generous open plan living, dining and kitchen spilling to eastern balcony

.reverse cycle split system

.cheerful kitchen with electric oven and cooktop, Bosch dishwasher, and good storage space

.balcony drenched in morning light and overlooking treetops and adjacent church

.segregated master bedroom with built-in robe

.bedroom two with east facing window

.main bathroom with corner bath and laundry

.Simpson dryer

.single car space, abundant visitor parking and additional storage in secure basement

.across from Turner Primary

.moments from Haig Park, Sullivans Creek and David Street Wetland

.short stroll to O'Connor shops and tennis courts

.premium location along the light rail corridor within walking distance to public transport, bike paths, ANU

.close to Braddon and the City Centre

FINE DETAILS (all approximate):

EER: 6.0

Built: 2001

Living size: 66 m2

Balcony: 10 m2

Total: 76 m2

Strata:

Admin fund: $854.24 pq

Sinking fund: $469.92 pq

Total: $1,324.16 pq

Rates: $1,611 pa

Land tax: $1,612 pa (investors only)

35 units in complex

Rental opinion: $550 - $600 p/wk