Inside Barton's best: Sky-high views and a private rooftop pool

There’s a certain kind of light you only find at the top.

At 26/11 Sydney Avenue in Barton, skylights draw ample light deep into the apartment. It’s an unmistakable cue that this is penthouse living.

And not just any penthouse.

Covering an impressive 470 square metres across two levels, this is a home that redefines what apartment living in Canberra can look like.

$3,995,000

26/11 Sydney Avenue, Barton ACT 2600

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Inside, open-plan living spaces flow beneath timber-lined ceilings, while bespoke finishes and carefully curated materials add a sense of luxury.

In the sleek kitchen, ample premium appliances cleverly blend in with the joinery, or are tucked away in the butler’s pantry (with a view of its own).

A brass breakfast bar is an idyllic perch for a morning cuppa.

At its heart sits an unexpected highlight: an internal courtyard that acts as a second living space, with in-floor heating and operable roofing, blurring the boundary between indoors and out.

All four bedrooms enjoy space, private positioning and en suites, led by the luxurious main en suite, where a free-standing bath is angled for soaks with an impressive view.

Upstairs, a spectacular private rooftop terrace includes a heated magnesium pool, outdoor kitchen and multiple indoor and outdoor entertaining zones, all set against sweeping views across the Inner South and parliamentary skyline.

Tucked at the top of Realm Quarters, it’s less an apartment and more like a house in the sky.

Agent Sophie Luton of Luton Properties Manuka says the home has been exquisitely crafted and renovated.

“With an incredible 180-degree outlook over the Parliamentary Triangle and Inner South, this home offers high-quality, expansive living and outdoor spaces, including a private rooftop pool,” she says.

Surrounding area

Barton might be better known for government departments, but those who live here know it’s one of Canberra’s most tightly held pockets for a reason.

Day-to-day life can easily include a stop at Barton Grocer, long lunches at Ottoman Cuisine or Louis, and the occasional indulgence at Hale Day Spa or Mudd the Spa.