36/12 Oliver Street, Lyneham

At this address is a unit on a lot in Lyneham ACT. Data from comparable sales value it at about $375,000. The local government is Canberra Central, featuring 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
1
Land size
116 m2
Building size
-
Council area
Canberra Central
Year built
n/a
Lot plan
Lyneham ACT
House type
Unit



HISTORY

Last sold 16/12/2015
$365,000



LISTING DESCRIPTION
as of November 2015

'The Pines' - a desirable inner north location. This is a lovely, older style first floor apartment situated in a popular, convenient position & handy to the Dickson shopping complex, with its plethora of restaurants & cafes. Canberra City & the ANU campus are only a short drive or bike ride down Northbourne Avenue.Built to last with its double brick walls, it is an end unit overlooking Oliver Street & as such is in a peacefully quiet position. It also offers two additional side windows, providing plenty of additional light & an appealing view of the tree-lined street below.The generous, solar oriented, open plan living area offers freshly painted off-white walls, making it a welcoming space. A bayonet gas fitting with storable heater is an excellent solution when space is limited. This living area adjoins an inviting balcony, perfect for outdoor activities, whether they be cultivating an apartment herb garden or dining Al fresco style. The beautiful outlook onto the leafy canopy below should calm the most restless of souls. The superbly established common grounds are a feature of this low rise boutique development.The ergonomic kitchen is largely original but is in good order & has a gas upright stove installed - ideal for whipping up a mouth-watering Asian stir fry. The combined bathroom/laundry is also original & has aged well with its neutral palette. Without spending a fortune, a few modernising touches could easily bring these two areas well into this century.Both sparkling bedrooms have picturesque vistas from their large windows. Built-in wardrobes are a bonus as are the newly painted dun/grey feature walls, giving both rooms a contemporary feel. The cream twist pile carpet is in great condition & the stained maple door & window frames hark back to an era that valued the use of solid timber.A covered carport with associated lock-up storeroom provides protection for ones' vehicle & storage options for surplus goods.Within a short walking distance is the renowned Goodwin Street wetland, opened to the public in April 2012 & proving to be a popular nature-inspired habitat for locals. The government website indicates that several species of frogs, waterfowl & tortoises abound at certain times of the year.This distinctively sunny apartment should suit a variety of people with a budget in mind retirees, investors, busy professionals, first home buyers or even a small family. It is definitely worthy of your consideration.Features of the property:Positioned on the quiet end of the complex overlooking Oliver StreetSun drenched 63.5sqm open plan livingErgonomic functional kitchenInviting balconyCombined bathroom/laundrySuperbly established common groundsStorable gas heaterWalking distance is the renowned Goodwin Street wetlandA covered carport with associated lock-up storeroom