Those who commute along Canberra Avenue have likely noticed a complex of striking art deco buildings.
Now, one of them is up for sale.
The property at 33 Canberra Avenue is part of the Forrest fire station precinct, which operated from 1939 to 1983.
It included the main station and seven houses - a two-storey house on each corner and duplexes in the middle.
This area is one of very few designs by renowned architect Cuthbert Whitley left in the territory.
Selling agent Richard Luton, of Luton Properties, said though the usage of the areas has changed, the original charm remains.
The fire station is now a museum, which attracts a large number of visitors keen to learn something new about Canberra's history.
Most of the homes are now offices. The property for sale has been operating as a massage parlour since it was sold in 2013.
It is both residentially and commercially zoned.
Mr Luton anticipated an investor or small business owner may buy the property, which is tenanted for $6500 per month for five years from 2024.
But he said it could easily be converted back to a two or three-bedroom abode by a private buyer once the lease expires.
It is a double brick building with 10 private parking spots nearby.
There are heritage restrictions on the duplex, however changes have been made to other houses in the complex in keeping with the character of the site.
Mr Luton said the right, innovative buyer could make "beautiful" improvements to the building.
The property is a short drive from the Parliamentary Triangle, Kingston Foreshore and Manuka shops.
