The final pair of penthouses in a controversial Woden development are now for sale, following years of construction. Subscribe now for unlimited access . Login or signup to continue reading All articles from our website & app The digital version of Today's Paper Breaking news alerts direct to your inbox Interactive Crosswords, Sudoku and Trivia All articles from the other regional websites in your area Continue Units 2303 and 2301 in the W2 building at 49 Furzer Street each have three bedrooms and a bathroom on the top floor of the development, with sweeping views of Woden and the hills beyond.
Selling agent Wayne Harriden, of Civium Property Group, said the 23-storey views were the selling points for these apartments. "It is incredibly high up, so it clears absolutely everything - including any future developments," he said. "You look over the town centre straight across to [the] Brindabellas and houses on top of the trees.
" In fact, the units, priced at $1.7 million and $1.45 million respectively, are some of the highest abodes in Phillip, beaten only by the Grand Central Towers on Bowes Street.
The master bedroom in unit 2303 has sweeping views. Picture supplied Mr Harriden said the four other penthouses in the development sold off plan. "But some don't want to buy off a plan because they can't visualise it," he said.
"The majority of interest is now coming from downsizers who are looking to sell." The W2 building, developed by Keggins, took more than a decade to be approv.