39/7 State Circle, Forrest ACT 2603

Experience luxurious living in the prestigious and tightly held inner south enclave of Forrest. This exceptional apartment residence within the acclaimed Empire building redefines elegant living with privacy, scale, and refined design. Situated on the sought-after second floor, this expansive apartment offers approximately 213 square metres of internal living space, complemented by a generous 46 square metre balcony and 77 square metres of secure garaging, perfectly blending comfort and functionality.

Designed by the talented Collins Pennington Architects, this residence is carefully crafted to rival the spaciousness and comfort of a standalone home. The centerpiece of the property is a spectacular kitchen, featuring premium Gaggenau appliances including two pyrolytic ovens, a convection oven, plate warmer, integrated dishwasher, and a dedicated warming drawer. The kitchen boasts stunning stone benchtops, bespoke joinery, and a dual-zone Vintec wine fridge, making it ideal for both everyday convenience and grand-scale entertaining.

The master suite provides a serene sanctuary with uninterrupted views towards St Andrew’s Church. It includes a luxurious ensuite featuring dual custom vanities, a freestanding feature bath, and exquisite floor-to-ceiling Italian Carrara marble herringbone tiling. The private balcony off the main bedroom further enhances this tranquil space.

Accommodation is thoughtfully laid out with four oversized bedrooms and four bathrooms, providing ample room for family and guests. The apartment also offers the rare convenience of secure parking for four vehicles, a feature seldom available in apartment living.

Additional highlights of the residence include north-facing aspects, uninterrupted views of Parliament House, and an entertainer’s kitchen with reconstituted Caesarstone waterfall benchtops and a butler’s pantry. The kitchen’s Italian Statuario marble splashback complements the high-end finishes throughout.

Other notable features include:

• Double-glazed windows and floor-to-ceiling double glazed stacker doors creating seamless indoor-outdoor flow to the large outdoor entertaining balcony, enhanced with spotted gum timber soffits.
• Ceiling heights of 2700mm throughout, European Oak flooring in living spaces, and Godfrey Hirst pure loop New Zealand wool carpets in bedrooms.
• Recessed pelmets with feature LED strip lighting in living areas and bedrooms.
• Ducted heating and cooling system and video intercom for security and comfort.
• The extensive four-car lock-up garage with multifunction storage area to the rear.

Built in 2021, this award-winning development from the Master Builders Association offers outstanding energy efficiency with an 8.2 star EER rating. It is ideally located just moments from Canberra’s finest dining, leading schools, and the Parliamentary Triangle, combining prestige and convenience in equal measure.

Further practical considerations include quarterly rates of approximately $1,343, body corporate fees of about $3,709.79, and land tax of approximately $1,814.81 per quarter if leased. Rental appraisals estimate weekly returns between $1,500 and $1,700.

This property offers an unmatched lifestyle in one of Canberra’s most sought-after inner south locations, providing scale, sophistication, and superb amenities within a luxurious apartment setting.