Auction 20/07/24
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2/7 Leichhardt Street, Kingston ACT 2604

Apartment
3226.0
Apartment size: 179 m² approx.UV: $2,100,000 (2022)

Award winning bespoke 'Mercer' apartment on a house-like scale

Offering the ultimate tranquil lifestyle in the very heart of old Kingston on the door step of numerous cafes and restaurants. Breathtakingly elegant and exquisitely crafted, this classy ground floor apartment in an MBA-award-winning complex of only 11 apartments boasts house-size proportions, offering an unprecedented opportunity for discerning purchasers who seek a truly distinctive, contemporary signature property.

Premium quality and unrivalled sophistication from every angle, this exceptional home is meticulously crafted and decorated with luxury fine features evident throughout the entire residence.

With 179sqm of internal and 33.4sqm of external living plus a two-car secure garage and extensive storage, it's a novel find for those seeking luxe surroundings with interior and exterior spaces that trump typical apartment offerings.

Beautifully appointed over one expansive level and graced with soaring 3m ceilings and wide hallways and doorways, it features finishes of the highest calibre including European oak herringbone parquetry floors, coffered ceilings, custom panelled cabinetry, classic architraves and skirtings, and full-length double glazed glass doors.

A stunning formal entry sets the scene for what's to come. A gallery-worthy hall takes you to a beautifully proportioned open-plan living and dining space. The superbly appointed adjacent kitchen makes its own stylish statement with panelled joinery, marble benchtops, specialised Wolf free-standing dual-fuel oven and cooktop, integrated dishwasher, upholstered banquette, and a walk-in butler's pantry.

The home's oversize private bedrooms not only have panache but are a masterclass in organisational design. The master suite has a grand entry with a custom walk-in wardrobe while the well-appointed ensuite uniformed with marble features has an enormous vanity with dual sinks, separate bathtub and large shower.

There are two king-size additional bedrooms, plus an office nook. In addition to all these exceptional qualities, another top shelf item is its access to the complex's segregated private wine storage and tasting room with temperature-controlled wine fridges provided to this apartment.

The property is tucked away in a discrete blue-ribbon address, walking distance to the shopping precincts of Manuka and Kingston, the Kingston foreshore and Lake Burley Griffin and the Galleries and National Icons of the Parliamentary Triangle.

FEATURES
• Offering the ultimate tranquil lifestyle yet positioned in the heart of old Kingston.
• Ground-floor single-level elegant, contemporary luxury apartment, one of only 11.
• Set in a sought after award-winning three-storey contemporary copper cladding art deco-style complex built in 2018
• 3 metre ceilings, wide hallways and doorways with easy access to outdoor areas for anyone with special mobility needs
• Stunning European Oak Herringbone parquetry flooring
• Luxury designer kitchen with stainless steel Wolf free-standing duel fuel oven and cooktop, Qasair rangehood (ducted outside) Miele integrated dishwasher + an upholstered banquette eating area and walk in butler's pantry
• High end premium finishes, perfect classic neutral colour scheme and backdrop for furnishings, including bespoke elegant pendant and recessed lighting + chrome and porcelain lever tapware
• Open-plan dining and living with feature gas fireplace and sliding door access to covered terrace with divine formal gardens and multiple spaces for relaxation and entertainment
• Generous master bedroom with custom walk-in wardrobe, and opulent ensuite featuring floor-to-ceiling tiles, marble vanity, dual sinks and separate bathtub
• Luxurious main bathroom with walk-in shower and toilet + separate powder room also with marble features
• Two additional oversized elegant bedrooms, each with a full wall of built-in wardrobes
• Large internal laundry room with marble countertops
• Separately zoned ducted Daikin air conditioning and heating plus Legend DV36 gas fireplace in the living room
• Rinnai Infinity continuous flow hot water system
• EER rating of 6 with double-glazed premium Schuco windows with two open modes and full-height sliding doors
• Excellent security with security fob to building, deadlock front door, keyed sliding doors, intercom system and security gates to pedestrian access points including security keyed private back gate to laneway from terrace
• Easy access and use of the buildings private wine storage and tasting room with dedicated wine storage unit + kitchen facilities
• Secure basement access to lock-up two-car garage with separate storage
• Active executive committee to oversee building maintenance and service


Living Area: 179m2*
External Area: 33.42*
Garage: 39m2*

Strata: $2,377.49 p/q*
Rates: $663.15 p/q*

*All figures approx.
Features
  • Allocated Car Spaces
nbn® (NULL) is available in this property

Inspections

Wednesday, 17 Jul12:30pm - 1:00pm
Saturday, 20 Jul10:00am - 10:30am
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Property walkthrough

Auction

Saturday 20 July, 10:30am
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Key details

Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
2
Parking:
2
Property type:
Apartment
EER:
6
Unimproved Value:
$2,100,000 (2022)

Other Details

Block:
11
Section:
20
Apartment Size:
179 *
Rates (Residential):
$11,310*
Rates (Commercial):
$114,397*
Rates (Rural):
$1,922*
Land Tax (Residential):
$25,972*
Legal description:
CANB/KING/20/11
nbn® availability:
nbn® null (NULL)
*These are approximate values based on available information.
Blackshaw Manuka
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Block information
Block 11 Section 20 Kingston
Unimproved value: $2,100,000 (2022)
Legal description: CANB/KING/20/11
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What's nearby

Telopea Primary SchoolPrimary School
0.7km
Telopea High SchoolHigh School
0.7km
The Canberra HospitalHospital
4.8km
Canberra CentreMajor Shopping Centre
4.2km
Australian National UniversityUniversity
4.6km
St Edmund's CollegeCollege
0.7km
Kingston Post OfficePost Office
0.3km
Canberra Institute Of TechnologyTafe
2km

Property history

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Property History
11 Dec 2018
Sold
$1,650,000
Contract: 18/10/2018
Transfer: 11/12/2018
Block size: 836m²
Transfer type: Full transfer
Purpose: Multiple unit dwelling

Kingston suburb information

A little bit about who lives locally, as provided by government census data
SummaryMedian salesUnimproved value
Average Age
35 years
Population
6,579
Unimproved value for Kingston
$2,100,000
Listing ID: 182630372. This listing has been viewed 3414 times. It was first displayed on 27/06/2024 and last updated on 13/07/2024.
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