45/26 Macquarie St, Barton is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1985. The property has a land size of 9276m2 and floor size of 94m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in March 2023.
A great opportunity to secure a Willemsen-designed apartment in Canberra's oldest suburb, Barton.
This smartly updated two-bedroom apartment is ideally positioned on the middle floor of the building. Located in Canberra's ultra-convenient and desirable parliamentary precinct. The living area is highly functional and flows out onto the generous north-facing balcony, while a separate dining area is overlooked by the well-equipped modern kitchen. The large stylish bathroom with separate bath and shower recess. The accommodation includes built-in wardrobes for both bedrooms. Other features include a separate laundry, and secure basement parking plus a storage area.
Located in the Parliamentary Triangle, you are literally in the center of Canberra and all the benefits that come with the area. From your apartment, you are a short walk from the popular Hotel Realm precinct, which is home to some of Canberra's most popular bars, cafes and restaurants. Only a small walk to major Government departments such as DFAT and the Dept. of Finance, as well as a short stroll to both Manuka, Kingston and the surrounding parks. So, whether you move here for work or leisure, or both, you are never too far away from anything. If education is the focus, the apartment falls in the catchment area for Forrest Primary, Telopea Park School and Narrabundah College, which are some of Canberra's most desired schools.
Features:
* Walking distance to Kingston Foreshore, Realm Precinct, and Manuka Villiage
* School zones include Telopea Park and Narrabundah College
* 2 bedrooms - both with large built-in wardrobes
* Middle floor position
* Kitchen with dishwasher
* Large north-facing living space with a separate dining area
* Private balcony leading from the living room
* 6.0 EER
* Stylish updated bathroom with separate bath & shower recess
* Separate laundry
* Thermostatically controlled electric heating
* Secure basement car park plus storage space
Figures:
Rates: $2,826 pa
Land tax: $3,451 pa
Body corp: $3673 pa
Living: 94m2
Balcony: 8m2
The size of Barton is approximately 2.1 square kilometres. It has 14 parks covering nearly 21.5% of total area. The population of Barton in 2016 was 1439 people. By 2021 the population was 1946 showing a population growth of 35.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Barton is 30-39 years. Households in Barton are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Barton work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 51.60% of the homes in Barton were owner-occupied compared with 46.10% in 2016.
Barton has 1,452 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Barton have seen a 217.06% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 16.86% increase. As at 30 November 2025:
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