5/37 Ipima Street, Braddon, ACT 2612

Crittall windows welcome light, as glass French double doors spill to a private alfresco stage. The sunny courtyard welcoming with its exposed aggregate concrete flooring and warm timber decking. Jasmine cascades from the northern wall, while a stand of magnolia trees shield the western sun. This is an inviting suntrap, ideal for entertaining or restorative time alone. It shouts lemon tree, neatly potted herbs?handy to the sunny kitchen, for that garden to table moment.

There is a touch of NY's Chelsea to The Allenby complex, with its secluded rows of executive townhouses, their flat faces, brick detailing, crisp black doors and ironwork. We love the architectural flourishes ? curved arches and portal windows and the home's vital connection to the artful Braddon hub - cool caf?'s, bars, shops, street vendors, endless restaurants.

Shade dapples the private laneway, No.5 perfectly placed at the back of the leafy grounds like a well-kept secret. There is a screen of mature trees and an elevated veranda that runs the full length of the frontage, all softened by on mass pretty plantings.

Beautiful timber floors are lit by a duo of light wells, the twin social spaces merging to the back courtyard with ease. The large living space informed by shadow play, as afternoon light reaches deep into the plan. Just next door, an elegant, modern kitchen overlooks a second social area. Again, a wall of glazing's extends the space to outside, so there is room to move, gather and relax, both inside and out.

The master bedroom is nicely sequestered on the ground floor, gifting a peaceful remove and the feel of a muted sanctuary. Two large windows frame the leafy front gardens and there is excellent storage, including a walk-in-robe and an elegant ensuite bathroom.

Light paints the landing, the stairwell also illuminated by a portal window that floats in the void, perfectly framing the lime green of reaching trees. Upstairs given over to a duo of bedrooms with built-in-robes and a third bedroom or home office with sociable pocket doors. There is also a large family bathroom finished in consistent soft neutral tones, set against crisp whites. A large bathtub sits beneath the Crittall window, so you can bathe, all aglow in natural sunlight.

The home is an easy stroll to Haig Park and Lonsdale Street, famous for its eclectic range of restaurants, cafes, unique boutiques, fantastic coffee, and thriving bars. It is moments to the village centre of Ainslie, with its famous IGA and boutique eateries. This dynamic central locale also places you just moments from the CBD, ANU, Melbourne Centre and the arty New Acton precinct. The home is also close to transport including the light rail and metro city station, connecting you to the whole of Canberra.

features.

.light filled four-bedroom townhouse in coveted Braddon

.part of stylish complex - The Allenby

.secluded and leafy

.generous and light filled living area spilling to north-western courtyard

.adjacent kitchen combined dining area, also drifting to courtyard

.both living and kitchen further illuminated by large lightwells

.master bedroom sequestered downstairs

.built-in and walk-in-robes, plus ensuite bathroom

.downstairs laundry combined powder room

.contemporary kitchen, finished in light timber laminate with black stone worktops and marbled splash back

.long peninsula and loads of storage

.electric Blanco oven, gas hob, integrated rangehood and dishwasher from LG

.sunlit carpeted stairwell

.bedroom one or home office, with pocket doors

.bedrooms two and three with built-in-robes

.soft carpet to all bedrooms

.family bathroom with bathtub

.sheer and block-out blinds

.ducted gas heating and ducted evaporative cooling

.double garage on basement level with internal access and secure storage

.easy stroll to Lonsdale St and the CBD

.across from Merici College

.handy to Ainslie shops

.close to transport, including the light rail

FINE DETAILS (all approximate):

EER: 3.5

Total living size: 144 m2

Courtyard: 30 m2

Body corporate: $6,120.92 per annum

Year built: 2002

Number of units in complex: 24