Santana and Stockdale45 apartments in Dickson

SANTANA

44 Stockdale Street, Dickson

Price range: $765,950-$899,950

Homes at the Santana balance the space of an established three-bedroom home with the low maintenance of an inner-city townhouse.

These nine townhouses sit at the heart of the central Dickson, yet boast large living areas and plentiful storage space. Features such as the three-car garages ensure those who have accumulated a wealth of possessions have plenty of space to store them.

“For anyone who’s looking for a garage for hobby activities or any stuff like that, they’ve got sufficient space to have that, without having to look after a quarter of an acre,” says agent Bryan Gamarra.

Set over two levels, layout options such as downstairs main bedrooms allow buyers to find a design to suit their needs.

Open-plan living areas are central to the homes’ design, flowing out into outdoor courtyards. A glass-panelled staircase creates a stylish focal point, bringing additional light into the interior.

Landscaped courtyards range in size from 45 to 200 square metres.

Dickson is the inner north’s often forgotten gem. Bordering Lyneham, Ainslie, and Braddon, it offers all the amenity of the inner north, without the often hefty price tag.

“It’s a suburb that’s been overlooked, I mean you’re literally one street away from Braddon,” Gamarra says.

“You’re five minutes from the city and you’ve got the inner north lifestyle with an array of restaurants great schools, local parks, without having to get struck in traffic.”

Sitting on Stockdale Street, the homes are walking distance from both Dickson and Ainslie shops. And with the coming of the light rail, access to the city centre looks set to be a breeze.

Homes at the Santana feature stone waterfall benchtops, integrated dishwashers, built-in microwaves, reverse-cycle airconditioning, voice and video intercom and basement car parking. Most of the townhouses also have internal access from the garages.

Construction is under way at the Santana, with completion expected in July. Three homes are still available, all three-bed, bath and garage.

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

STOCKDALE45

45 Stockdale Street, Dickson

Price range: $639,900

Terraces at Stockdale45 have taken the best of traditional townhouse living and given it a modern spin.

Just one of the 17 two and three-bedroom homes is still available. Unit 4 is a two-bed, two-bath home, set over two levels. The open-plan interior is strikingly modern in design, with industrial lighting set into the open-truss ceiling. Polished concrete, timber and raw-brick materials will create a clean fresh feel throughout the homes.

The home boasts ducted reverse-cycle heating and cooling, double glazing throughout, a washer and dryer and three on-site visitor car spaces.

Stockdale45 is walking distance to the Dickson and Ainslie shops, and the coming light-rail network. Some of Canberra’s best schools are also nearby.

Construction is under way at Stockdale45.

Agent: Independent Property Group, Charles Nussio, 0424 945 304