The balconies provide a who’s who of Canberra landmarks. Photo: Independent Property Group.
Every now and then, a property leaves you completely speechless – 2001/2 Marcus Clarke Street, a three-bedroom, three-bathroom penthouse in Canberra City, is one of those properties.
A bona fide top-floor penthouse, this property is one of four in the prestigious Capital Tower. But even among its small cohort, it’s unique.
“It’s the largest of the four and it essentially takes up a wing of the top floor in the Capital Tower, one of Canberra’s most iconic buildings,” Independent Property Group agent Grahame O’Brien says.
To say this property is spacious is an understatement. It boasts two storeys, two balconies, 5.3-metre high ceilings in the living areas, a full-sized kitchen and enormous main bedroom with an ensuite featuring a spa bath.
“The ensuite has a Roman-style bath and the main bedroom is private and secluded, giving the master a private retreat.”
As if that’s not enough, the other two bedrooms each feature an ensuite. The penthouse also boasts a beautiful feature staircase which acts as a centrepiece.
But this beautiful property’s biggest draw is its views.
“The high ceilings, the massive void and the floor-to-ceiling windows bring in so much natural light and put the views at the centre. There are views from every possible room,” Grahame says.
“It’s the best view in Canberra, there’s no other way to put it. You can see the lake, Parliament House, ANU, the mountains, it’s just stunning. At night, you see the lights of the city and during the day, you can watch the sun rise over Canberra.”
The tower’s location occupies a central spot in the New Acton Cultural Precinct, with restaurants, bars, cinemas and the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia a moment’s walk away.
“The area is amazing, the lake is within a short walk, the city is 10 minutes away on foot, you just can’t beat this location, there’s nothing like it,” Grahame says.
“The penthouse is in a very central suburb with great access to anywhere in Canberra, north and south of the lake.”
The penthouse has been recently updated with new lights, carpets, curtains and paint, making an already beautiful, modern home just that little bit more future-proof.
“There’s been some cosmetic work done on it recently but one of the real strengths with this apartment is that though it has that sense of grandeur inherent to its design, it’s still a blank slate. The next owner could really make it their own,” Grahame says.
“It invites customisation and a personal touch, it’s even been used as a gallery previously. The penthouse is a great template.”
The penthouse also boasts two basement carparks and separate 23-square metre lock-up storage area.
A massive asset, the Capital Tower provides a fantastic place to live with amenities and benefits money can’t buy.
“Capital has a squash court, two tennis courts, a concierge, a gym, a pool, a barbecue area. The building is fantastic with a lot of live-in owners who frequently meet up for drinks. There’s a real community here,” Grahame says.
With the best views in Canberra, a great location and the space and privacy a penthouse affords, 2001/2 Marcus Clarke Street is a once-in-a-blue-moon home.
For more information on 2001/2 Marcus Clarke in Canberra City, call Grahame O’Brien on 0418 625 437.
