5 of the best apartment pools in Canberra
Australia offers some of the world's most glamourous pools, a number of which can be found in Canberra.
Despite the generally colder weather, that doesn't stop the elaborate and intricate construction of open-air pools across a number of new, planned and under construction developments.
The leading new apartment developer in Canberra is the Geocon Group with 14 different projects, across multiple stages of readiness and completion listed on Urban.
1. The Establishment
Corner of Gundaroo Drive and Gozzard Street, Gungahlin ACT 2912
Inspired by Chicago’s industrial warehouse scene, The Establishment offers one, two, three-bedroom and loft apartments “designed for luxury and forged in style,” the marketing reads. Homes begin at just $313,000 for a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment in the complex.
The residence offers private amenities, including a rooftop infinity-edge lap pool (pictured in the title) with outdoor spa and an exclusive outdoor strength and agility gym. It is located just five minutes from Yerrabi Pond and numerous parklands and walking tracks.
The project offers two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartments from $452,900.
It is one of many ACT offerings from Geocon Group and is set for completion in 2021.
2. Aspen Village
Corner Reed and Anketell Streets, Greenway ACT 2900
Aspen Village features a selection of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments with sweeping views in every direction, from Lake Tuggeranong to The Brindabella Range.
The residence offers price amenities including an outdoor rooftop entertaining area, including BBQs, dining facilities and fire pits as well as a heated infinity-edge pool.
Prices in the Geocon development start from $330,000 for one-bedroom apartments, $440,900 for two-bedroom units and three-bedroom apartments start from $713,900.
3. Grand Central Towers
15 Bowes Street, Phillip ACT 2606
Grand Central Towers comprising two 16-storey and 25-storey buildings is comprised of 448 residences. Around the time of it's announcement in 2018, the Woden development broke the ACT sales record, according to joint developers Geocon and Zapata.
Buyers snapped up more than $100 million worth of property at a special sales event, with the development’s proximity to the Stage 2 of the light rail line being a key factor in the property’s appeal. A rooftop infinity pool also helped.
“Selling 250 units, including a penthouse and 100 per cent of the commercial spaces is a phenomenal outcome not just for us, but for the whole of Woden," Geocon Managing Director Nick Georgalis said.
One-bedroom apartments start at 260,900, while two-bedroom units are available from $541,900. A Penthouse sold for $1.5 million. It is also a Geocon Group offering.
4. Highgate
260-264 City Walk Street, Canberra City ACT 2600
Morris Property Group's Highgate development in the Canberra CBD in one of their 11 developments. The 18 level high-rise development is home to 184 apartments.
Rising 56 metres into the air, the development is home to a number of amenities including an open-air pool and fitness centre.
The mixed-use development is completely sold out and also features a ground floor retail holding.
5. High Society
1 Edmonstone Place, Belconnen ACT 2617
Another development that is home to a luxury pool is the new waterfront Republic precinct in Belconnen, High Society, Canberra’s tallest towers.
The twin towers rise above Lake Ginninderra with uninterrupted views of nature. Designed by Fender Katsalidis, the towers will comprise 541 one, two and three-bedroom residences across two 27 level towers and a 135 suite Abode Hotel.
The panoramic floor to ceiling windows let sunlight flood into all bedrooms and living spaces with higher ceilings than the average apartment development.
Also a Geocon development, it features a 'garden wonderland' style resort pool.