3/2 Torrens St, Braddon
Auction On Site - 4.30pm, Saturday 4th December
144 sqm
North facing ultra-urban terrace home
The Grounds
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Address: 3/2 Torrens Street, Braddon, ACT 2612, Australia
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About The Property
This funky 3 bedroom residence offers an excellent opportunity to purchase a substantial home in a one of a kind locale. You'll be living close to a variety of shopping, dining, entertainment & employment options & also just a short stroll to the CBD & the Lonsdale Street foodie precinct. The property is positioned on the corner of the development with north facing views along picturesque Torrens Street! Finally, the location allows easy access to multiple schooling options & has some of Canberra’s best attractions within a comfortable walking distance.
Brand new & offered with vacant possession this light filled home has 144m2 of living split over 3 levels, providing plenty of space for everyday living. Rare in most brand new townhouses, this property is built with a wide frontage & has windows to 3 sides, making the most of it’s north western aspect & unobstructed inner north views.
The generous kitchen receives plenty of natural light through large north facing glass sliding doors whilst overlooking the open plan living & dining area. It is complemented with plenty of storage & bench space, including 20mm stone benchtops & a lots of overhead cabinetry. The kitchen has been appointed with Smeg appliances including an induction cooktop, stainless steel oven & microwave plus ducted rangehood & dishwasher ticking all the boxes for family cooking. Complete with a large island benchtop with breakfast bar, 1.25 bowl sink, soft close drawers & sleek modern finishes, this kitchen will impress all of your friends when they come for dinner parties & is delight for everyday cooking.
On level 2, plenty of light hits the family area which easily accommodates a lounge suite & study area. From here, we have beautiful views of the tree canopy through stunning windows & full height glass. Adjacent to this area is the main bedroom, which has windows to the north & also a Juliet balcony, allowing for natural light & ventilation. It comfortably fits a queen sized bed & side tables & has a large walk through wardrobe into the ensuite with full height tiling, dual vanities & a mirrored shaving cabinet.
Upstairs are bedrooms 2 & 3, which are larger than usual & are fitted with 2 windows each. Both rooms have room for a queen sized bed, have built in robes with mirrored sliding doors & share the second bathroom with bathtub, shower & toilet. This part of the home is complete with a laundry room, which has a washing machine & dryer plus a sink with storage under.
The ground floor has a double garage with internal access, a separate toilet & under stairs storage. This townhouse is positioned on towards the edge of the development & is one of few townhouses in the development with unobstructed northerly views. As part of the recently completed ‘The Grounds’ project, the home has access to a couple of communal outdoor areas & is part of a low cost, efficient body corporate. Finally, the property is complete with a ducted heating & cooling throughout, double glazed windows with flyscreens, NBN connectivity & instant hot water system.
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Property Features
Inside 3/2 Torrens Street:
- Multi storey design
- Brand new construction
- Engineered timber flooring throughout living/dining area & carpets to bedrooms & family area
- High-quality fittings throughout
- 144m2 of indoor space
- Open plan living & dining on level 1 plus family area on level 2
- Kitchen fitted with 20mm stone benchtops, Smeg induction cooktop, oven, microwave, dishwasher & ducted rangehood
- Kitchen has soft closing drawers, breakfast bar, 1 and ¼ sink plus heaps of storage in above & below bench cabinetry
- 3 larger than usual bedrooms, all with 2 windows & built in storage – main with walk in wardrobe
- Ensuite to main bedroom with dual vanities, shower, toilet & full height tiling
- Bathroom with bathtub, shower, toilet & vanity plus full height tiling
- Separate toilet on ground floor
- Laundry room located near to bedrooms, with window, tub & dryer positioned alongside linen cupboard
A few extra features:
- Windows to 3 sides
- Ducted heating & cooling throughout home
- Double glazed windows & doors
- Flyscreens to all opening windows & doors
- Sliding doors out to balcony
- Juliet balcony to bedroom 1 & 2
- Walk through robe to ensuite for main bedroom & built in robes to bedrooms 2 & 3 with mirrored doors
- LED Lighting throughout
- Light & airy living space through a variety of windows & glass doors
- Double garage with internal access & higher than normal ceilings
- Under stair storage
- Instant hot water system
- NBN connected
- Vacant possession
Outside:
- 14m2 north facing balcony
- Views along treelined Torrens Street
- Close to a variety of shopping, dining, entertainment & employment options & also just a short stroll to the CBD & the Lonsdale Street foodie precinct.
- Easy access to multiple schooling options & has some of Canberra’s best attractions within a comfortable walking distance.
Essentials
- 144m² of living
- 14m2 balcony
- 3 bedrooms, 2 living areas, 2 bathrooms, 3 toilets
- Double lock up garage
- Rates: $2,604 p.a (approx.)
- Land tax (investors only: $3,051 (Investors only) (approx.)
- Strata: $2,466 p.a.
- Rental estimate: $1,100 - $1,200 per week
- Year built: 2021
- EER 6.2 stars
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How do Auctions Work?
With a variety of properties being sold at public auction, it is important to be prepared so you can bid confidently & nerve free. Auctions are exciting & can provide you with a terrific opportunity to purchase your dream home, so you need to ensure that you understand the implications & requirements of each stage.
Before Auction Day
Be Prepared:
Prior to bidding or making an offer, have you:
- Arranged finance?
- Organised your deposit?
- Read the building, pest & compliance report?
- Obtained a copy of the contract & fully understood it, or have you recieved advice on the terms & conditions from your solicitor?
- Calculated costs, ie stamp duty & legal fees?
If you have any further questions, we will be more then happy to discuss these with you
Offers Prior To Auction
In some cases the owner may consider an offer prior to auction. Although an offer may be made & accepted prior to auction day, you need to be aware that any offer of this nature is still made under auction conditions & will require an immediate unconditional exchange of contracts prior to the property being taken off the market. The offer must be submitted in writing, on the contract document, attached with your agreed deposit & cooling-off certificate from your solicitor.
Auction Day
The big day has arrived & there's several steps you need to take before getting amongst the bidding.
- Inspect the property - properties are usually open 30 minutes prior to the auction, so it's a good idea to inspect the property one last time
- Register to bid - ensure you/ & or your partner bring your ID. It's a good idea to allow yourself sufficient time to register with our agents/auctioneer
- Bidding - make sure your bidding paddle is visible to the auctioneer when you make a bid. Ensure all bids are made clearly
- Know your limit - always ensure you bid what you can afford & know your maximum. Auction days are full of excitement & this can prevent you from getting carried away
At The Fall Of The Hammer
- If the property has reached reserve price & you are the final bidder - congratualtions, you have bought the property! All that is left to do now is sign the contract, pay the agreed deposit & celebrate!
- If the property has failed to reach reserve & you are the highest bidder, you will generally have the first right to negotiate under auction conditions with the agent
- If the property is passed in & immediate negotiations do not reach agreement, the property will generally be placed on the market for private treaty negotiations at a price instructed by the vendor
Looking to Sell?
Why you should list your home with us?
Achieving a great sale result requires a great team, & Independent has led the Canberra region’s real estate market since we first opened our doors in 1958. We are passionate about our vision to deliver remarkable property experiences every day. Our constant innovation, extensive experience, high level training, & strong local market knowledge make us your perfect partner when selling your home.
As your local property expert, we would love to help you achieve your property goals. Whether you’re looking to sell right away, are interested in the value of your home, or want some tailored advice to help you make your next move, we are here to help.
If you are looking at purchasing a property and have one or more properties you want, or need, to sell, you may need to consider what the best process is in order to maximise your profits and minimise any unnecessary costs.
Therefore it is important to understand the timeframes associated with selling property. Many clients are a little shocked when they hear the average time allowance to sell their property is between 3-4 months.
Preparation – 2-3 weeks:
- Sales Contract
- Building Inspection
- Staging
- Photoshoot
- Marketing Material
Selling timeframe:
- Average 4 weeks
- Buffer of 4 weeks
Unconditional Offer:
- 2 weeks (not applicable for an auction property as it is exchanged unconditionally at the successful auction)
Settlement
- 4-6 weeks
So, what are the options?
Buy 1st, then sell:
This can be done via a relocation loan or an extension to the current loan, allowing the purchase of the next place. The faster the current home is sold, the shorter timeframe to service the larger loan, but there is no need to have a fire sale. This option is used by those who may be waiting for a specific property which does not come along very often so they don't want to sell until they find that perfect property. The key here is the banks have to be happy to finance the larger loan and the seller has to be happy to service it until they sell and these last 2 points can be a deal breaker for some.
Sell 1st, then buy:
The benefits of this option is the seller gets to sell their current home without any pressure of time or finance constraints and wait for the right buyer to come along at the right price. The sale proceeds can then be used to fund the next purchase and most people find it easier to budget knowing the price of their current home. The main concern people have here is what if they sell but can not find the next home before the new buyers want to move in? The protection we put in place as the agent looking after the transaction can be a longer settlement of 60, 90 or even 120 days giving time after the buyer exchanges for our seller to find the next place, buy it, then coincide settlements. If at the end of say 120 days the right home has still not come up (which is rare) the seller could settle then rent back the home from the new buyer for a short period of time or stay with family or friends or even rent another property with all the money in the bank as they shop for the next home with no time pressures what so ever.
Please contact me if you would like a current valuation of your property(s) to establish your purchasing capacity, we can also advise which path you might be best to go down, sell 1st or buy 1st. Every person's situation is very different but rest assured that after helping over 2100 happy clients, we have the experience to help you pick the best option for you.
Please feel free to email me at adrian.stroh@independent.com.au.
Finance For Your Purchase
If you need some honest home loan advice, we highly recommend speaking to Clarity Financial Group. They provide a free mortgage broking service and have access to all the banks so they can compare offers and find you the most suitable deal.
Our strong relationship with Clarity means they really look after our clients, guiding them throughout the entire process of buying a property to make it a much less daunting experience.
We recommend that our clients talk to Broker, Guy Curtis. Guy has over years of experience as a broker and has won a whole host of awards. He always goes the extra mile to help my clients.
You can email him at Guy.Curtis@clarityfinancial.com.au – just let him know I referred you.
Recognition
Our clients and our people are our focus; with personalised service, continued development, innovative effective solutions, streamlined processes with a future focus and a major investment in market-leading technology.
Recently we were recognised among the industries elite at the Real Estate Institute of the ACT Awards for Excellence for our client focus in the following areas:
Award for Innovation for our innovative commitment to provide our clients with the best possible service and experience.
Community Service Award for both financial and volunteering work in our region and beyond. To date we have donated over $1,000,000 and our staff volunteer over 1,100 hours of time per annuum to charities and community organisations.
Marketing and Communications Award for our first to market Artificial Intelligence Bot to meet client needs for 24/7 real time communication responsiveness and our Independent rebrand which demonstrates the future direction of our 60 year old Canberra centric company.
Large Residential Agency of the Year Award for business transformation in client experience & technology, our people and frontline focussed systems, community contribution and outstanding client results.
These awards act as reassurance to you as to the calibre of client experience we are committed to give our clients and answer directly to our mantra – To Provide Remarkable Property Experiences.
We are humbled by these awards and feel proud to of our people and their abilities.
About Your Agent
Agent Details
Adrian Stroh
Senior Sales Consultant
Adrian Stroh was born and raised in Canberra, graduating from Radford College with high academic results and then went on to study Commerce at the Australian National University. Since leaving college, Adrian has worked in a variety of industries where he has developed and further consolidated his communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
In 2012, Adrian realised his growing passion for Real Estate & was drawn to the Independent brand because he believes they are the benchmark for innovation, marketing and property needs. Adrian applied for a sales position and joined the Independent Inner North franchise as a sales supporter. Here, he was able to gain valuable experience and understanding of the process of listing properties in a timely manner to gain excellent results. Due to his fast development, progression & understanding of the administrational side of Real Estate, Adrian was promoted to a sales based role only months into his career. Adrian has continued to demonstrate his superior customer service skills with a high dedication to all clients and a strong work ethic whilst always maintaining a positive work/life balance.
Away from Real Estate, Adrian loves to spend time with his family and friends and he is also an all round sports enthusiast. He plays soccer, futsal and cricket with his mates, whilst he also coaches an Athlete's With Disabilities sports side.
Adrian has now purchased his first property & currently loves working as a part of a team which strive to provide a premium Real Estate service by gaining outstanding results for clients.