30/38 Torrens Street
Braddon$445,000 +

The trees of Braddon Gardens are wintering, letting the warming northern light flood the balcony. Come spring, there will be a dappled shade giving way to a cooling natural shelter across the hotter months. The open-plan opening wide to greet the fresh air, sunshine, and soothing views across the central gardens, taking in the quaint chimney stacks that dot the tiled rooftops of this nostalgic multi-res. You can see the tip of Mt Ainslie and feel the inviting tug of the Braddon hub, the excitement of the CBD.

We love the old-world grace of this coveted development, broad terraces for hanging in the sunshine, pathways that wind through pretty plantings, and individual foyers with big windows that welcome a tumbling glow into the stairwells. Adding to its appeal, the complex has comparatively modest owners corporation outgoings relative to many similar Braddon apartment developments.

This effortless one-bedder lets you carve out a dynamic life informed by community, creativity, work and play. There is a surrounding of natural serenity as well, from the pine-dotted Haig Park to the endless walking trails of Mt Ainslie Reserve. It is a whole lifestyle, complete with gorgeous community gardens, charming vintage vibes and easy access to an endless array of eating, drinking, exercising, shopping, and cultural experiences.

The apartment is ideally placed on the third and top floor and faces due north. The balcony receives first morning light from the east, the sun winging its way across the sky and gifting a lovely continuity of light. We love the old-world grace of this coveted development – broad terrace for hanging in the sunshine and parking bikes, pathways that wind through pretty plantings, and individual foyers with big arched windows that welcome a tumbling glow into the stairwells.

The kitchen occupies one end of the generous social space and feels openly conversant across both dining and living. Garden notes abound with cabinetry in sage green and worktops in patterned emerald. There is lots of storage, all-electric appliances including a dishwasher, and warm, earthy tiled floors to match the timber detailing.

The bedroom is blessed by a huge window that welcome the northern sunshine and the leafy views. There is a walk-in robe that takes care of storage and delivers you straight into the two-way bathroom. Here, a big corner tub looks ever so relaxing, and there is an open laundry tucked away within one corner. Throw in soft carpeting, RC split system, secure parking, and you have mission accomplished – effortless inner-city pad, soulful, botanical, and oh so well-connected.

Explore Braddon by day or night – great restaurants, bars, cafe’s, bakeries and independent shops. Stroll to the CBD for live theatre, movies, endless shopping, a cornucopia of foodie options. Head to Dickson for groceries and international cuisine or explore the popular Ainslie shops – great bottle shop, award winning IGA, relaxed pub food. Close to transport including the light rail, providing fast links to all of Canberra, the home is a stone’s throw from the ANU and the creative New Acton hub.

features.
.spacious one-bedroom apartment in the sought-after Braddon Gardens, comparatively modest owners corporation levies relative to many similar Braddon apartment developments
.set on a wide, leafy street and part of a small multi-res development built in1995
.nestled within leafy gardens, set with meandering paths, an open-air terrace
.housed on the third and top floor
.north-facing with lots of natural light
.crisp white walls and grey carpet
.open kitchen, dining, living, flowing to a sunny balcony with garden views
.generous kitchen with ample storage, a curving return for relaxed gathering, and all-electric appliances including a dishwasher
.north-facing bedroom with a walk-in robe and direct access to the two-way bathroom
.combined bathroom/laundry with a corner bathtub
.secure car parking
.electric reverse cycle split system
.walking distance to an intriguing array of independent restaurants, cafes, bars, and shops
.a short stroll to the CBD and the boutique eateries and cafes of New Acton
.not far from the much-loved Ainslie shops and the walking and biking trails of Mt Ainslie Reserve
.close to transport including the light rail, ANU, and Lake Burley Griffin

FINE DETAILS (all approximate):

Living size: 63 m2 (approx.)
Balcony size: 14 m2
EER: 6.0

Build year: 1995

Strata
Admin fund: $664.78 p/q
Sinking fund: $196.35 p/q
Total: $861.13

Rates: $573.00 pq
UV: $91,035 (2026)

Number of units in complex: 85

Currently in a fixed term lease until 25 th August 2026 for $495.00 per week

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