Kua Hokona
#soldbyholly $586,000
Open to the world on two sides, the apartment is distinguished by its embrace of light and landscape, as large windows capture the surrounding greenery. The balcony serves up an open alfresco experience, doubling the size and versatility of the home. Arranged in an open plan, living is relaxed and conversational with a contemporary kitchen housed in one corner.
This spacious and airy apartment spills to a wraparound balcony, floating you among the trees and capturing views across beautiful, landscaped gardens. The home is wonderfully located, combining tranquil natural immersion with all the vibrancy of the inner north. This is connected living at its best, seeded within all the excellent bars and restaurants of the lively Braddon scene.
Lowanna is a peaceful loop street, belying its central urban connection to the nearby Lonsdale hub, Ainslie Village, Dickson, O'Connor and the CBD. There are also plenty of shady spots for restorative contemplation beneath the trees, as surrounding parklands and reserve gift the peace of nature, right in the heart of the city.
The building rises impressively from well-tended gardens, soft lawn, rows of strappy grasses, yuccas and cordylines. Smooth planes and straight lines are accentuated by pops of russet orange. Mature trees shelter and shade and there are communal gardens for celebration and relaxation, complete with barbecue area set among the trees and there is also a fully equipped gym.
Speckled work tops and honeyed tones lend a warmth and there is plenty of cabinetry, providing a place for everything within the modern kitchen. There are sleek stainless- steel appliances and a large window that gifts views to the slivery forms of birches.
The master bedroom has a built-in-robe and a lovely ensuite bathroom with a cute portal window, creating a circle of light. The second bedroom connects to a family bathroom and there is also a separate internal laundry. Both bathrooms are simply and elegantly appointed, combing soothing organic tones with crisp whites. Notably the apartment has secure intercom access and basement parking for two cars with additional storage.
Lowanna Street is perfectly positioned for an endless selection of cafes, bars, restaurants while offering the restorative peace of ample green spaces, including all the 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 much loved IGA and gastro pub. The CBD is whisper close and with buses and light rail at your doorstep you can ditch the car, easily exploring the whole of Canberra.
features.
.stunning two-bedroom apartment in coveted Braddon
.moments from the buzzing Lonsdale Street, Ainslie Village and with easy access to Dickson, O'Connor and the CBD
.open plan kitchen, dining and living spilling to balcony
.second floor with stunning elevated views
.modern kitchen with speckled bench tops, banks of cabinetry, Westinghouse electric oven, Bosch cooktop, rangehood and dishwasher from Fisher & Paykel
.master bedroom with built in robe and ensuite bathroom
.second bedroom also with built-in-robe,
.family bathroom
.European laundry
.reverse cycle heating and cooling split system
.secure entry and intercom
.two secure remote basement parking with visitor parks
.lockable storage in basement
.easy stroll to the vibrant Braddon scene
.within walking distance of the City Centre
.easy access to public transport, light rail and bus stops
FINE DETAILS (all approximate):
EER: 6.0
Built: 2007
Living size: 91 m2
Balcony: 19 m2
Total: 110 m2
admin fund: $1,035.41 pq
sinking fund: $1,171.50 pq
total: $2,206.91
Rates: $1,888.46 pa
Land tax: $2,095.08 pa (investors only)
170 units in complex
Rental opinion: $640 - $680 p/wk