24/17 David Street, O'Connor, ACT 2602

Housed on the second floor, the home enjoys a perfect balance of openness and privacy. Both bedrooms have sliders that welcome light and aspect, while the main hub drifts to a deep balcony that takes in the central communal gardens. Simplicity is embraced with both bathrooms and the kitchen finished in the soft textures of organic neutrals, while walls are painted the softest eggshell blue.

This little part of Canberra is surrounded by green spaces, informed by the boutique offerings of O'Connor Village and all the happenings of the Braddon hub. It is moments to transport, including the light rail and whisper close to the CBD. Throw in mature tree lined streets, shared walking and biking trails that wend through scenic parks and wetlands and you have a relaxed urban meets country vibe.

This boutique, low-lying development sits behind neatly clipped green hedges and is further screened by rows of mature trees. Wide verges, heritage light posts and ranging eucalypts set the scene. And the form welcomes with its simple Bauhaus leanings ? all clean lines, flat roof, planes of glass and cool white set against geometric blocks of primary colour.

Arranged in a sundrenched open plan, living and dining are perfectly conversational with the timeless kitchen neatly housed in one corner. Glass sliders open to light and air, gifting scenic views across the central parkland. Speckled stone worktops meet the hushed tone of the tiled splash backs combined with beige cabinetry. There is a large walk-in-pantry for effortless storage and quality appliances from AEG, including an integrated dishwasher.

The balcony interacts with the central gardens, with its flourishing vegetable and herb beds, leafy dotting of grand trees. From here you can enjoy the peace of natural immersion, bask in the sun with friends, drift from inside to out and feel a sense of restorative remove from the stresses of life?the whole home, a gentle haven from the rushing energy of the nearby city.

The slender balcony off both bedrooms places you amidst the dappled shade of so many magnificent trees, while concrete blades privatise and in the distance mountain glimpses catch the eye. Bedroom one has a mirrored robe, while the adjacent master bedroom serves up a generous walk-thru-robe that connects to an elegant ensuite. The nearby family bathroom has a relaxing tub and both bathrooms are exactingly finished in floor-to-ceiling tiling, combining crisp white and soft cream with a flash of silver. The single strip of mosaic tiling in the shower recess echoes the sequence of coloured glass squares that is the signature of the build.

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.

.gorgeous two-bedroom apartment in leafy O'Connor

.part of the boutique Vibe development

.beautiful communal gardens and barbecue area

.housed on the second floor with elevated views

.high ceilings and sunlit

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

.reverse cycle split system

.large kitchen with stone worktops, electric oven, cooktop and integrated dishwasher from AEG, Bosch rangehood and walk-in-pantry

.balcony overlooking beautiful central gardens with barbecue area

.master bedroom with walk-in robe, ensuite and glass sliders onto balcony

.bedroom two with built-in-robe and glass sliders onto balcony

.new carpet

.main bathroom with bathtub

.European laundry

.one car space and additional storage in secure basement

.secure intercom entry

.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 approximately)

.eer 5

.living size 82m2

.balcony size 14+4m2

.body corporate $1970.78 p/q

.strata manager Link Strata Management

.build date 2007