Extended under the hand of prominent Canberra architect Terry Ring, this two-storey home - which backs nature reserve - provides incredibly versatile entertaining options with palatial formal rooms that can be segregated from equally large casual spaces.
A portico and grand formal entrance with terrazzo tiles and soaring double-height interior void greet guests. The front door is bespoke, and visitors will soon discover that custom doors are a clever and attractive feature throughout this home. Among the most intriguing elements of the home is a concealed door off the entry hallway which opens to an expansive wine room and bar and leads through to a butler's pantry.
The formal lounge to the front is versatile for hosting guests year-round. Sliding doors open to a delightful terrace surrounded by landscaped gardens that feature beautiful flowering greenery edged with Canberra bluestone walls. A contemporary gas heater is a focal point in winter and the room is sufficiently large to be zoned with sectional furniture, plus a conversation nook or even a grand piano. A dining room adjacent is generous in size and is placed perfectly next to the formal lounge, kitchen, walk in pantry and wine room.
Through custom French doors, the adjacent dining room has access to a side pergola-clad patio laid to Travertine tiles.
The rear of the house can be closed off to the front via oversized French doors or opened for through-and-through views to the rear deck and peaceful backyard. Family living spaces are flooded with natural light thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows and there's easy access to the backyard along with a gate to the reserve.
Downstairs, a study, guest powder and ensuite bedroom provide excellent amenity, while upstairs two queen-sized bedrooms benefit from characterful roof lines, access to a large family bathroom and a second sizable living room with generous custom joinery. The king-size owner's retreat has an impressive walking-wardrobe/dressing room, well-appointed ensuite and a large balcony looking over the rear yard complete with a children's play area.
This home has the added advantage of being a four-minute walk from Campbell Primary School, an easy walk from the Campbell shops and University of NSW at the Defence Force Academy, 4 minutes' drive from Campbell High School and 5 minutes' drive from both Russell Offices and the Canberra CBD.
FEATURES:
· Designed by Terry Ring Architect – fully redesigned extended renovation
· Incredibly spacious contemporary entertainer
· Views of Mt Ainslie and beyond
· Backing reserve with gate access and stroll to school grounds and shops
· Formal lounge and dining with direct access to dedicated terraces
· Escea gas feature fireplace to lounge
· Large family room with second Escea gas fireplace
· Spacious study with bespoke joinery including filing cabinet, pull-out printer drawer and storage
· Guest powder room
· Ensuite bedroom on the ground floor, with built-in wardrobes + underfloor heating
· Two large bedrooms upstairs, both with large, fitted wardrobes
· Designer parent's suite with custom walk-in wardrobe, ensuite with double sinks, bath and ceiling-mounted rainfall shower + underfloor heating
· Laundry with access to garage
· Queensland spotted gum floors to entry hallway and living areas
· Chadwick Designs window treatments with some electric blinds
· Kitchen with 40mm Quantum Quartz island seating three and Viridian ribbon window
· Miele appliances including integrated fridge and freezer, dishwasher rangehood and three ovens including steam oven, convection oven, induction cooktop
· Butler's pantry with Fisher and Paykel dishwasher and space for extra refrigeration
· Full wine room and wet bar with space for 320 bottles and extra storage (including wine fridge)
· Walls of fitted storage in large upstairs rumpus/lounge and access to a balcony looking over the front garden
· Ducted heating system to ground level
· Expansive, wraparound rear deck plus embedded garden patio for summer entertaining
· Integrated magnetic flyscreens
· Beautiful gardens front and rear + lush lawned areas
· Significant plantings of box hedging, camellias, feature trees
· Blue stone retaining walls
· Entertainment decking flowing out from Kitchen/family room
· Watering system
· 2 x 12,000L water tanks
· Motion sensor lighting and garden lighting
· Alarm security system
· Double automated garage with access to side yard
