Home of the week: 34/5 Sydney Avenue, Barton is smart on space

34/5 Sydney Avenue, Barton
$878,888-plus

First-home buyers, professionals and downsizers looking for an apartment that’s smart on space could feel at home at this seventh-floor unit in Barton’s Realm precinct.

The property’s 125 square metres of internal living feels spacious and airy thanks to a light-filled open-plan living area and clever design.

Floor-to-ceiling glass windows and sliding doors wrap around two sides of the corner unit, flooding the shared living space in natural light and capturing views across Barton and towards Mt Ainslie and Black Mountain Tower.

Sliding glass doors stack open, creating a seamless flow on to a balcony that’s large enough for outdoor furniture. 

The L-shaped living area, which features 2.7-metre high, square-set ceilings, provides two perfect pockets of space for lounging and dining.

There’s also a study nook tucked away in one corner with space for a desk, cabinet or bookshelves.

The area wraps around the central kitchen which features clever storage, stainless steel Miele appliances, marble accents and a mirrored splashback.

The apartment might be smaller than the inner south’s typical stand-alone houses but not at the expense of a spacious master bedroom with creature comforts.

The room comes with a separate walk-in robe with plenty of hanging space, shelving and drawers.

A luxurious en suite features floor-to-ceiling tiles, a shower with a seamless glass door, mirrored cupboards above the basin and a built-in spa bath surrounded by marble.

The main bathroom features a similar palette and comes with a shower, hidden toilet, plenty of bench space and extra storage.

Both bedrooms feature privacy screens, while the second comes with a large, mirrored built-in wardrobe.

Unlike many apartments, a separate laundry is included with storage under the sink and a dryer. 

In-floor heating in the bathrooms, ducted reverse-cycle airconditioning and secure parking for two cars, plus storage, complete the package.

Inspect: Saturday, October 8, noon-12.45pm; Monday, October 10, 4.45pm-5.15pm. Agent: Boris Teodorowych 0402 907 182

We love: Floor-to-ceiling glass fosters spacious, light-filled living and a seamless flow to the balcony.

Need to know: Highest recorded sale Barton (past 12 months) was $1.43 million for 6 Young Street in November.  Recent sales: $1,425,000 for 18 Belmore Gardens in February; $920,000 for 43/3 Burbury Close, in June, and $860,000 for 15/43 Blackall Street, in July.

Surrounding area: Barton is in Canberra’s inner south. The suburb houses several public service departments, hotels and eateries and is within walking distance of Parliament House. Manuka and Kingston’s shopping and dining precincts are also close by.