Five Canberra Properties Under $750K
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82C Wentworth Avenue Kingston ACT
Located in Kingston comes this well-valued, house-sized apartment with 2-bedrooms 2 bathrooms, 2-car parking, and impressive outdoor spaces.
Inside the single-level design sees quality fittings and fixtures including modern kitchens with AEG appliances, private balconies, and courtyards and more.
Further, the building comes with three design schemes to choose from and is uniquely positioned in the heart of Kingston.
The listing is with McGrath North Canberra, $668,950; 82wenworth.com.au
2 Blamey Place, Campbell ACT
Just 19 beautifully crafted homes arranged in three separate buildings form the MICA complex.
Here, the 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2-car parking apartment offers over 90sqm of living and features natural materials, organic sculptural forms and clean lines.
Inside the designer kitchen is equipped with high-quality European appliances, while generous balconies and a rooftop terrace make it easy to entertain.
Think of this as your desirable, inner-north suburb base.
The listing is with Canberry Properties, $690,000; micacampbell.com
32 Corinna Street Phillip, ACT
This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2-car parking residence in Phillip offers rich spacious living. Just steps away from Westfield Woden and public transport, this Cox Architecture-designed building captures natural light from sunrise to sunset.
Inside, choose from two different interior schemes ‘light’ and ‘shadow’ which alters the timber details and marble benchtops and splashbacks in the kitchen and bathroom.
Extras of living with ‘the shard’ including spaces include a concierge, gym, yoga studio, wellness centre, executive lounge, wine cellar, communal lounge, piano bar, and rooftop garden with plunge pool.
Offers above $745,000; https://theshardwoden.com.au/on-show/
59 Currong Street, Braddon, ACT
In this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment a private retreat awaits you. The generous central living and dining areas separate the two bedrooms, while clever positioning of the bathrooms provide a further buffer.
The entertainer’s kitchen is replete with SMEG appliances, while a generous balcony is ideal for entertaining.
The master bedroom is surrounded by light courtesy of full-height sliding doors opening to the balcony on two sides.
Nearby to ‘Dawn at Founder’s Lane’ is a host of bars, cafes, restaurants, and the cultural hub of Gorman House.
Elsewhere the residence offers 2-car parking.
Offers above $710,000; founderslane.com.au
803/45 Furzer Street, Woden, ACT
This stunning north facing 3 bedroom loft apartment is located in the Albemarle building on levels 8 and 9.
Here, the apartment boasts 3.4-metre high ceilings on the lower level and 2.7-metre ceiling in the bedrooms upstairs and arrives with 3-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms.
The apartment has been customised to include a downstairs powder room and bathtub in the main bathroom, ducted reverse cycle heating & cooling as well as a SMEG induction cooktop and pyrolytic oven.
It also arrives with secure car spaces and overlooks the gardens and pools.
Located in the middle of Woden, all conveniences are at one’s fingertips.
The listing is with Colliers International; $739,000. Colliers.com
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There’s no shortage of design inspiration online but nothing beats the joy of spending an afternoon immersing yourself in a good interior design book. Edited, carefully curated and, above all, designed, these titles take you behind the scenes of some of the world’s most beautiful interiors in a considered way. Think of it like the difference between listening to a few tunes on Spotify versus releasing a thoughtfully crafted studio album. We’ve assembled our top six of interior design books on the market right now for your viewing and reading pleasure.
1. Interiors beyond the primary palette
Step inside the world of award-winning interior design duo Juliette Arent and Sarah-Jane Pyke in this, their first compendium of their work. A ‘best of’ over more than 15 years working together, it’s a masterclass in working with colour and pattern as seen through 18 projects from around the country. With a focus on the idea of home as sanctuary, this hefty tome offers insight into the mind of the designer with points on where to find inspiration, meeting client briefs and the importance of relationships. Thames & Hudson, $120
2 House of Joy
If there was ever a book title for our times, then this is it. With a subtitle of Playful Homes and Cheerful Living, this book champions fun in interior design, with bold and bright homes from around the world to delight and inspire. While there’s a good dose of the unexpected, like a disco ball in the garden, there’s no mayhem in these spaces. Instead, they’re beautifully executed to tempt even the most colour shy. Gestalten, $105
3. Abigail Ahern Masterclass
Some design books are beautiful to look at, and that’s it. This is not one of those books. A master of colour and pattern, UK designer Ahern offers a practical foundational guide to beautiful interiors, mixing form with function in her latest book, Masterclass. Find the inspiration you need to create a gorgeous home. HarperCollins, $65
4. Interiors Now!
Looking for a visual crash course in international design trends with longevity? This is the book for you. Featuring homes across the globe, from New York to Auckland via Avignon, the biggest dilemma for readers is settling on a style. Many of the projects are owned by designers and creatives, lending a dynamic edge to this tome, now in its 40th year. Taschen, $50
5. Home by the Sea
For many Australians, the ocean holds an almost hypnotic appeal. Home by the Sea by Natalie Walton lets you imagine, for a little while at least, what it’s like living the dream in a beach shack in Byron Bay. The book tours 18 homes in and around the region and the hinterland owned by artists, designers and makers. With photography by Amelia Fullarton, it champions the good life. Hardie Grant, $60
6. The Layered Interior
Released last year, this is the third volume from award-winning interior designer Greg Natale. Different in format from his earlier books, the eight projects featured are Australian but with a slight Euro-centric focus. The writing is conversational, almost intimate, inviting the reader into the most luxurious spaces beautifully captured by photographer Anson Smart. This coffee table tome is perfect for dreamers and doers alike. Rizzoli, $110
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