41/40 Torrens Street
Braddon$450,000 +

Old-world elegance meets modern urban ease, as graceful arched windows frame elevated views across the leafy oaks of Torrens Street. Perched peacefully on the top floor, this charming one-bedroom apartment opens to a private, north-facing balcony and offers a beautiful sense of calm just moments from the buzz of Braddon. With Lonsdale Street only steps away and the CBD an easy stroll, this is inner-north living at its most effortless.

This is the leafy heart of Braddon, brimming with contradictions – where old meets new and peaceful suburban combines with an audacious and creative urban buzz. Braddon Gardens, extends a graceful, open-air invitation, that feels deliciously old-fashioned. Stuffy lifts, institutional corridors are swapped for warm brick paving, the quiet meander of garden paths, a central children’s playground and sweet terracotta tiled front porticos.

Entry is via a sheltered foyer that opens onto a broad communal terrace, gently stepping down into the shared gardens below. A secure stairwell rises to the upper levels, its textured walls, tiled floors and generous windows drawing in natural light and showcasing the magnificent trees that define the streetscape.

Inside, the apartment feels softly elegant and effortlessly chic. Crisp white walls are complemented by calming sage accents, while hybrid wood flows through the living spaces, enhancing both style and practicality. Art-deco inspired arched windows feature throughout, bathing the home in light and lending a distinctly European sensibility to both the bedroom and the open-plan living and dining zone.

The corner kitchen is a standout, wrapped in soft green cabinetry with generous storage and thoughtful detailing. Curved open shelving provides the perfect place to display cherished pieces, while timber-edged benchtops and matching curved handles add warmth and cohesion. Glass sliders invite summer breezes and connect seamlessly to the balcony, where northern sunshine, leafy outlooks toward Haig Park and the hum of the Lonsdale strip create an inviting outdoor retreat.

The combined bathroom and laundry is finished in classic white tiling with delicate floral detailing, paired with muted green ceramic flooring. A bathtub offers a welcome place to unwind at day’s end. The bedroom is a serene sanctuary, where the wood floors extend and an impressive arched window and a full wall of mirrored storage designed to keep the space calm, elegant and uncluttered.

Comfort is assured year-round with reverse cycle heating and cooling, enhanced by double glazing and double-layer insulation throughout-features that elevate both energy efficiency and everyday liveability.

Set within walking distance of Braddon’s celebrated cafes, bars and independent retailers, and surrounded by green spaces including Haig Park and Mount Ainslie Reserve, this address also enjoys easy access to Dickson, Ainslie shops, the ANU, New Acton and the CBD. Transport options are close at hand, including the light rail, connecting you effortlessly across Canberra.

features.

. spacious one-bedroom apartment in the sought-after Braddon Gardens
. part of a boutique multi-residential development built in 1995
. set on a wide, tree-lined street
. leafy complex with shared gardens, winding paths and central playground
. top-floor position with elevated north-facing views toward Haig Park
. light-filled interiors with distinctive art-deco arched windows
. open-plan kitchen, dining and living flowing to a private balcony
. kitchen with ample storage and stainless-steel appliances including wall oven, electric cooktop, rangehood and dishwasher
. Wooden-land Engineered Timber-Wide flooring throughout
. generous bedroom with mirrored robes and treetop outlook
. combined bathroom with upgraded vintage fixtures, bath tub and laundry
. double-glazed windows and double-layer insulation throughout
. electric reverse cycle heating and cooling to living and bedroom
. secure car parking
. walking distance to Braddon’s restaurants, cafes, bars and shops
. short stroll to the CBD and New Acton precinct
. close to Ainslie shops, Mount Ainslie Reserve, ANU and light rail

FINE DETAILS (all approximate):

Living size: 56 m2 (approx.)
Balcony size: 5 m2
Total: 61 m2
EER: 5.5

Build year: 1995

Strata
Admin fund: $573.54 p/q
Sinking fund: $169.40 p/q
Total: $742.94 p/q

Rates: $1988.56 pa
Land tax: $2104.39 (investors only)
UV: $78,540 (2025)

Number of units in complex: 85

Rental Opinion: $500 – $520 pw

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