Unique apartment with whiskey bar vibes sells in one week

An unusual apartment has sold after just a week on the Canberra market.

The one-bedroom property at 126/230 Flemington Road, Harrison, may be small, but it certainly leaves an impression.

The kitchen was transformed by the previous owner to include a full-service bar, space for dozens of bottles, highball glasses and cocktail making.

Geometric designs throughout the apartment have a 1920s', New York feeling to them, making the place feel almost other-worldly.

But the new buyer won't be stuck in the old world for long.

What the apartment lacks in size is made up for in character. Picture supplied

Mood lighting frames the inside of the apartment which, coupled with a large television, gives a contemporary mood to the apartment.

Selling agent Cinti Kyam of Archer Canberra said though the property was not for everyone, it was exactly what the buyer had been looking for.

"They had looked at about 20 properties and had almost given up, but this was perfect for them," she said.

The living area includes a large television. Picture supplied

Nothing has been spared when it comes to going bold in this property. Green velvet bar stools pop against a black floor and gold trimmings make for a unique detail throughout the house.

The built-in bar offers storage and a focal point to the home while opening up the floor space, Ms Kyam said.

The unique art deco features fell other-worldly. Picture supplied

In the bedroom, a red feature wall is complemented by black and white images, giving a contrasted look.

A small study was used as a gaming room by the previous owner and has gold paint worked into the red, giving it a different energy to the bedroom.

The study has been used as a gaming area. Picture supplied

"It is really, really beautiful property", Ms Kyam said of the apartment, which the previous owners did most of the work on themselves.

The place sold for $450,000; about $50,000 over what Ms Kyam was expecting for the property.

This was a welcome surprise given a tough market this spring.

When asked if the uniqueness of the property warranted a different marketing approach to usual, Ms Kyam said it was important to adjust to the specific needs of each potential buyers.

"With the one or two buyers you do get, you really need to make sure you're on point and you don't burn them," she said.

Such an unusual home meant most people coming through were serious buyers, according to Ms Kayum, which helped to generate a snappy sale.