2/25 Batman Street, Braddon, ACT 2612

There is almost a monastic feel…soft dappled light across timber flooring, a gentle unfolding of generous spaces and the enveloping quiet of secret gardens. 

The humble low-lying façade gives little away, the home a surprise of sunlight and space, hidden within neatly mortared red brick walls. A long private driveway curves to meet a double garage, with the convenience of internal access. And a sweet portico shades the front door, with dimpled sidelight. 

Batman Street lives up to its name, with its top secret feel, high hedged screening and shading of age old oak trees. This private little enclave is steeped in the history of old Braddon, wears the hushed garden feel of the original Burley Griffin plan, and sidles the city with relaxed aplomb. It is a few steps to Gorman House, the CBD and the vibrant happenings of the Braddon precinct.

Within and you are a world away from the nearby hustle and bustle, the whole home a wonderful surprise, deeply private and wonderfully connected to outside. Open plan living connects to sun-drenched alfresco dining and large windows frame nature at every turn. Plantation shutters add to the muted grace, easing the light deep into all the rooms, providing glimpses of foliage and flower.

Tiled floors match the organic tone of stone benchtops, set against crisp white cabinetry, the kitchen perfectly conversational with the encircling social arena. A silvery glass splashback captures plays of light and shadow, marrying with elongated stainless hardware. Perhaps it's the sleek appliances from Bosch or the banks of storage that ushers in the effortless feel at play here. One imagines entertaining family and friends, plating chosen take-out, or simply hanging solo…all with a feel of a life well-lived, a minimal grace.

A long hallway sequesters all three bedrooms, creating peaceful havens that look out onto the leafy surrounds. The master sits at the end of the home and is graced by a dotting of vertical windows that look out onto the botanical scenery. This room speaks of restorative sleeps and the kind of nature and light inspired peace that we all crave. There is a large walk-in-robe and an elegant ensuite bathroom, adding to the feel of relaxing retreat. 

Two additional bedrooms offer up built-in-robes and centre around a family bathroom with separate toilet. Both bathrooms are finished in a combo of deep charcoal and crisp white ceramics. We especially love the sweet border of decorative tiling, conversational in tone and theme, separately depicting forest and sea.

The gardens wrap around the north-western side of the home and combine a neatly paved terrace with cooling flat lawn. Beds edge the fence line, beautifully planted with perennials and flowering camellias and mature growth trees shade and shelter.

Batman St is perfectly positioned for an endless selection of cafes, bars, restaurants while offering the restorative peace of ample green spaces, including the pine tree dotted Haig Park and the historical Glebe and Reid Park. It is also just a short walk to the bushland trails of Mt Ainslie. The Braddon precinct extends a vast array of independent stores, great hospitality venues, bakeries, yoga studios… There is the famous Asian and international cuisine of the Dickson precinct and not far, the village charm of Ainslie shops with its fabulous IGA and gastro pub. The CBD is an easy stroll away close and with buses and light rail at your doorstep you can ditch the car, easily exploring the whole of Canberra.

.features
.sundrenched three-bedroom townhouse in central Braddon
.quiet oak lined street moments from the city
.peaceful and deeply private
.timber flooring
.plantation shutters throughout
.gorgeous dotting of vertical windows throughout
.sundrenched open plan living, dining and kitchen opening to sunny terrace and pretty gardens 
.large bright kitchen with stone benchtops, glass splashback, banks of cabinetry and quality appliances from Bosch, including electric oven, gas hob, rangehood and integrated dishwasher
.sequestered master wing with surround of glazing's, walk-in-robe and ensuite bathroom
.two additional generous rooms with built-in robes
.family bathroom with walk-in-rain shower and separate toilet
.large storage cupboard
.reverse-cycle split-system air conditioner in living room
.internal laundry opening onto the garden
.double garage with remote access and internal access 
.excellent location, moments from The Canberra Centre and the Braddon precinct
.surrounded by parkland and an easy stroll to Mt Ainslie Reserve
.close to a variety of schools and the ANU
.handy to the light rail and public transport


FINE DETAILS (all approximate):

Living size: 137.4 m2 (approx.)
EER: 4.5

Build year: 2003

Rates: $5,628.47 pa
UV: $798,228 (2024)