Top of the town: The view you've got to see to believe at Park Avenue apartments

City living has much to offer apartment residents, with plenty of retail, dining and recreational opportunities literally on the doorstep.

And, of course, there’s the likelihood of only a short walk to a workplace with plenty of options to grab a coffee on the way.

A residence in the heart of the city subtracts the time spent on a daily commute from the ‘burbs and adds it to the quality of life.

That’s the future that awaits residents of the Park Avenue development on the corner of City Walk and Allara Street.

There are 184 apartments in the 17-storey building, which has a basement and above-ground parking, and street-level shopfronts.

‎Morris Property Group sales and marketing director Slade Minson, says more than 90 per cent of the apartments have sold and residents are expected to begin moving in next month.

“We’ve had a great response from a wide range of buyers including first-home buyers, professional couples, downsizers and investors,” he says.

“The final release is titled ‘The Views’ and includes one, two and three-bedroom floor plans.”

It is aptly named, as the apartments take in many of Canberra’s iconic landmarks including Mount Ainslie, the Australian War Memorial, Lake Burley Griffin, Parliament House, the National Gallery of Australia, the National Carillon and Black Mountain Tower, just to name a few.

Minson says the apartments range in size from 60 square metres of living space to around 160 square metres, along with generous balcony space, basement parking and storage.

“The apartments are light-filled and bristling with quality fixtures, fittings and integrated appliances including Wolf, Sub Zero and Franke brands,” he says.

• Views. A hot button for anyone considering apartment living is access to views, rather than a neighbouring tower. Park Avenue certainly delivers vistas in abundance, capturing many of Canberra’s iconic landmarks.
• Amenity. There are plenty of shared options for residents, including a spacious fourth-level lounge, gym, yoga lawn and outdoor entertaining space with a barbecue. Beyond Park Avenue, the city awaits.
• Location. The city is the ultimate definition of a walkable neighbourhood. That’s the big drawcard for Park Avenue, where a wealth of dining and retail options are just beyond the front door.

Allhomes’ top pick of apartments for sale at Park Avenue:

Apartment 159

There’s a good reason the final release of the Park Avenue development in the city is known as “The Views”.

It certainly has them, and they are panoramic from this luxury sub-penthouse on the 15th level.

A lucky homeowner will be able to enjoy the vista that sweeps from Mount Ainslie, across the lake and beyond – all from the comfort of this 161-square-metre apartment and its generous balcony.

Park Avenue is a contemporary mixed-use development right in the heart of the city that offers residents the best in contemporary living along with the ultimate in a walkable neighbourhood.

Some 90 per cent of this quality development has already sold with residents expected to begin moving in next month.

Competition to acquire this sub-penthouse with its unrivalled views is expected to be keen. Inside, the story is equally compelling. The apartment is flooded with light through floor-to-ceiling glass that also frames the stunning views.

A foyer provides a sense of entry and acts as an axis that connects two of the bedrooms and the central living area.

The kitchen has fully integrated Wolf and Sub Zero appliances and Franke fittings.

There’s a media room and a master suite off this hub with access to the extensive balcony. You’re sure to wake up smiling to one of the best vantage points in town through the sliding glass doors.

To top it off, there are two car bays and storage in the secure basement.

Price guide: $1,899,900

Private sale

Agent: Morris Property Group, Michael Morris 0419 888 627 and Heng Ye 0435 811 935

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