Few Canberra properties boast a location like 3 Peacock Place. Set on the northern edge of Curtin, with the North Curtin Nature Reserve and Horse Paddocks right at your back door, this bright open home truly has the private feel of country life.The unassuming frontage, in this tightly held, quiet, leafy cul-de-sac, gives little away in terms of how of how the house unveils its living spaces; this massive block's remarkable beauty, or the majestic outlook that awaits.Designed with family in mind, this bright updated home is about natural light and views. The moment you step inside you quickly discover it was built to create a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of city living.You move through the entrance into the quiet reading room/library that opens onto the sizable north-facing entertainer's deck and a vista of towering mature trees in your private park-like backyard.Through the bevelled-glass French doors off the library awaits a spacious family kitchen that flow seamlessly to the home's outdoor entertaining areas via wide opening French doors. The kitchen is the heart of this home. Its long island benchtop is a natural gathering place for family and friends.Beyond the kitchen is the expansive open-plan north-facing living and dining area, with raked ceiling and window-filled walls looking over your enormous, picturesque garden and majestic country views. The entire area is flooded with natural light.The rear deck of this home is the ideal spot to take in the unique and diverse lifestyle that makes this part of Curtin so special - people leisurely riding past on horseback, the occasional skydiver aiming to land at the nearby Mint, or even low-flying hot air balloons as they land at North Curtin oval. Below the deck is a spacious paved patio area equally suited to big dinner parties as it is to a game of basketball. Downstairs is yet another wonderful, bright north-facing living area. Currently used as a sitting and reading room, it could easily be a games room, retreat, theatre room or a spacious home office. Its French doors open onto a secluded private patio and the wide spaces of your expansive garden.The home's four bedrooms are all a comfortable size, featuring built-in wardrobes, novel recessed bookshelves and ample room for study desks or play areas. The main bedroom is an adult's retreat, with a private ensuite and sitting area, also overlooking the green expanse to the rear of the house.This elevated home is well-positioned on its huge block and leaves ample room to add a swimming pool, tennis court or even a sizable granny flat - and still have room for a game of cricket.As it is now, this massive Curtin gem it is a truly magical home for family and gatherings and is an ideal county retreat in the heart of Canberra. Don't miss your opportunity to make this special home yours. Contact us for an inspection today.- Enormous open-plan living area- Short walk to North Curtin oval- Large entertaining deck- Backing on to a nature reserve- Direct access to bike/walking paths at rear gate- Built-in wardrobes- Ducted gas heating- Gas cooking- Drenched in natural light- Massive, manicured block- Picturesque kitchen with large island benchtop- Downstairs living room- Built-in bookshelves - Short walk to local shops and schools
