Carefully orchestrated window placement gives green, leafy views from every single room in this contemporary two-storey separate-title townhouse in the middle of bustling Bruce.
And with scientific reports showing that just three minutes spent looking at views dominated by trees or flowers can reduce stress, this surely must be one of the suburb's most relaxing properties. It's also one of the many reasons that since being built just over 10 years ago, this commercial/residential zoned property has exclusively housed a successful psychology practice.
Now, with the business owner retiring, the townhouse can either continue as a reputable and thriving business headquarters or easily become an exceptionally well-appointed family home. Having been used solely as a business, the home's two bathrooms, powder room, laundry and kitchen are in pristine condition.
Downstairs, guests enter through a stylish gated and landscaped front courtyard. A tiled foyer leads the ingeniously designed ground floor living areas, all with views to a central, light and landscaped internal courtyard off the kitchen.
The flexible design allows for open plan living and dining on one side of the internal courtyard, and meals and family living on the other. There's a powder room, and access to the two-car garage through the laundry.
Upstairs, there are three good size bedrooms, all with built-in robes. The two smaller bedrooms have sliding doors opening to a long, rear balcony. A main bathroom with separate shower and bath services both rooms. Meanwhile the master bedroom has its own ensuite and leafy northern views.
In this pocket of Bruce cafes, restaurants and a convenience store are all within walking distance. Nearby are Calvary Hospital, the University of Canberra, Radford College, the Australian Institute of Sport, the Canberra Institute of Technology and the Belconnen Town Centre business hub. It is just an eight-minute drive to the city centre.
FEATURES
* separate title - no Body Corporate
* two-storey townhouse zoned residential/commercial
* used exclusively as a psychology clinic since built in 2008
* three top-floor bedrooms, two with balcony access and all with built-in wardrobes
* master with ensuite
* downstairs living areas centred on private internal courtyard with shade sail
* formal lounge and dining room plus separate meals and family room
* three metre ceilings in lounge/dining and kitchen
* contemporary, well-designed kitchen with generous storage and access to internal paved courtyard
* separate laundry with rear garden access and internal access to double lock-up garage
* separate powder room
* gated front garden and rear garden with security screening
* four enclosed outdoor areas - front veranda and garden, internal courtyard, rear utility courtyard, and a delightful balcony
* 2,000 litre water tank
* gas ducted heating and air-conditioning and ceiling fans in lounge
* ducted vacuum system
* three-phase power for machinery use or more rapid electric vehicle charge
* commercial-grade carpet throughout - except kitchen and entry
* high-quality tiles in wet areas
* double glazing throughout (except to front veranda)
* front door intercom system with remote release
* monitored intruder alarm system with fire detection and panic buttons
* two-car lock-up garage with off-street parking for an additional two cars
* all furniture, fittings and appliances included at buyer's discretion (however no office equipment)
* Living: 151.02m2, Garage: 38.61, Balcony: 12.57m2 = TOTAL 202.2m2
* Block size: 254m2
* Land Value: $284,000
* Rates: $2,239 per annum approx.
* Land Tax (if rented): $2,788 per annum approx.
* EER: 5.5
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