New developments coming to the inner north suburb of Turner

37-39 FORBES STREET, TURNER

Price range: $459,950-$639,950

Agent: One Agency Bryan Gamarra and Co, Bryan Gamarra, 0405 660 842

Size is the key at 37-39 Forbes Street.

The 12 boutique apartments have been designed with comfortable spacious interiors.

The range of one, two and three-bed designs boast oversized interiors, more similar in size to a detached house than your standard apartment, agent Bryan Gamarra says.

Floorplans range from 62 to 85.6 square metres of living space.

“There are a lot of apartments on the market, but a lot of them are traditionally sized apartments,” Gamarra says.

“[These are] extraordinarily large for what they are… it’s a much more spacious living arrangement.”

Sneaky individual touches give each home its own identity. These include raked ceilings, or studies.

Spacious balconies also serve to make the most of the surrounds. Opening from the open-plan living spaces, they overlook landscaped courtyards, on to the beautiful tree-lined Forbes Street, and beyond to the leafy Turner.

It’s within easy reach of Canberra’s hottest locations, but Turner is a desirable suburb in its own right.

The leafy streets have a classic Canberra atmosphere, with parkland woven through the suburb, and convenient shops.

Braddon and the Australian National University are already walking distance away, while the coming light rail will make access to the city centre even easier.

Overall, it’s the convenient lifestyle it offers which sets Turner apart, the suburb has everything within easy reach, Gamarra says.

“Turner’s drawcards [are] proximity to the city, your amenities within arm’s reach,” he says, “your restaurants your cafes, your parks, employment, social activities, you’ve got some good schools in the area.”

Homes boast stone benchtops, European kitchen appliances including integrated dishwashers and built-in microwaves, soft close cabinets and reverse cycle heating and cooling. Convenient features such as voice and video intercom, and provisions for Pay TV and the National Broadband Network are also included.

Just three of the 12 boutique homes at 37-39 Forbes Street are still available, that’s two one-bed apartments, and one two-bed.

Construction is expected to begin in the next few months.

CADENCE

Display suite: 66 Goodwin Street, Lyneham

Price range: $950,000 +

Agent: Peter Blackshaw Real Estate Woden and Weston Creek, Rowan Glanville 0431 145 951

Homes at Cadence have been designed by DNA Architects for a sense of space and natural light. Clean lines and high-end appointments enhance this, creating an atmosphere which balances elegance with comfort.

A boutique development – Cadence has just four residences – means floorplans are versatile. Homes are set across two and three levels, with options such as lift access and large courtyards.

The homes feature Caesarstone benchtops, Smeg stainless steel appliances, double glazing, ducted heating and cooling and lock-up garages.  Buyers can choose between two colour palettes.

In the heart of Turner, these homes are just a few minutes from the Australian National University, Braddon and Canberra’s centre, while Turner’s shops are an easy walk along the pleasant tree-lined streets.