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28 West Row - Quest Canberra 2,798 SF Retail Condo Unit in Canberra, ACT 2601
Investment Highlights
- Located within heritage-inspired Melbourne Building in Canberra CBD
- Building refurbished to modern standards in 1999
- Positioned near ANU and future light rail corridor
- Ground floor anchored by food and beverage establishments
- Strata-titled mixed-use complex with Quest Serviced Apartments above
Executive Summary
The Melbourne Building occupies a prime position in Canberra’s western CBD sector, bounded by Northbourne Avenue, London Circuit, Alinga Street, and West Row. This heritage-style complex was comprehensively stripped back and refurbished in 1999, transforming it into a modern mixed-use development while preserving its architectural significance. Ground-floor tenancies are designed for food, beverage, and retail uses, while Quest Serviced Apartments activate the first floor. The building offers full self-containment for individual tenancies, including separate toilet facilities, integrated sprinkler systems, and infrastructure for hospitality operations. The precinct benefits from its adjacency to the city’s legal and financial services cluster, major public transit links, and the Australian National University.
1 Unit Available
Unit 43
| Unit Size | 2,798 SF | Sale Type | Owner User |
| Condo Use | Retail |
| Unit Size | 2,798 SF |
| Condo Use | Retail |
| Sale Type | Owner User |
Description
This 260 m² ground-floor tenancy offers a fully fitted space tailored for restaurant or hospitality operations within the Melbourne Building. The unit is self-contained and includes dedicated toilet facilities, individual reverse cycle air-conditioning, and infrastructure such as grease trap and exhaust connections to support food preparation requirements. Expansive floor-to-ceiling glass shopfronts provide strong street exposure to West Row and capitalize on consistent pedestrian activity within a high-demand hospitality precinct. The property benefits from immediate adjacency to complementary dining establishments, ensuring a cohesive customer draw. The layout supports versatile configurations for dining, bar, or specialty food uses, making it ideal for owner-operators seeking a flagship location in Canberra’s CBD.
Sale Notes
This rare opportunity offers a substantial ground-floor retail/restaurant tenancy within the iconic Melbourne Building at 28 West Row, a landmark in Canberra’s CBD. Spanning approximately 260 m², the property is fully equipped to accommodate food and beverage operators, including grease trap and exhaust connectivity, self-contained facilities, and individual air-conditioning systems.
The Melbourne Building combines historic architectural character with a thoroughly modernized interior after its comprehensive refurbishment in 1999. The ground floor houses an array of dining and hospitality venues, benefitting from steady foot traffic driven by the neighboring legal and financial district, as well as proximity to the ANU campus, CBD bus interchange, and key arterial networks.
This strata-titled asset appeals to both owner-occupiers seeking a flagship venue and investors targeting Canberra’s thriving hospitality market. As the city continues to evolve, with infrastructure enhancements such as Light Rail Stages 1 and 2 significantly improving connectivity, the Melbourne Building remains a premier destination for activated retail and dining experiences in a high-demand location.
Kitchen/Service Area
Internal Retail Space
Property Facts
| Total Building Size | 14,628 SF | Typical Floor Size | 4,876 SF |
| Property Type | Hospitality (Condo) | Year Built | 1998 |
| Property Subtype | Serviced Apartment | Lot Size | 0.06 AC |
| Building Class | B | Parking Ratio | 1.03/1,000 SF |
| Floors | 3 |
| Total Building Size | 14,628 SF |
| Property Type | Hospitality (Condo) |
| Property Subtype | Serviced Apartment |
| Building Class | B |
| Floors | 3 |
| Typical Floor Size | 4,876 SF |
| Year Built | 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 AC |
| Parking Ratio | 1.03/1,000 SF |
Amenities
- Restaurant
- Fully-Equipped Kitchen
Room Mix Information
| Description | No. Rooms | Daily Rate | SF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suite | 37 | $119.41 | - |
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