Superbly located in one of Canberra's most revered suburbs, this stunning "Old Griffith" home is beautifully positioned on a 1310m2 block adjacent to parkland in the tightly held Bass Gardens precinct. The property presents unparalleled family living minutes from the boutique shopping and fine dining of Manuka, Griffith and Kingston as well as some of the Capital's finest schools.
From the spacious grand foyer, the residence extends seamlessly to multiple indoor and outdoor entertaining areas. The home features expansive open plan living comprising a sunken lounge with fireplace, separate dining area, and a kitchen/meals area with granite benchtops, walk in pantry, a combustion fireplace and a tucked away private study nook.
The accommodation provides long-term appeal for modern family living and includes a light-filled oversized master suite, which is positioned in a separate wing to the rest of the bedrooms and features a large walk-in-robe plus study, an ensuite and its own private courtyard. There are three additional bedrooms, which share a bathroom with separate double basins and toilet, and one bedroom with an additional ensuite.
The home provides a resort style feel and is simply an entertainer's delight, with full length glass used extensively, French doors and large picture windows providing glorious sunny living spaces and outlook to the sparkling pool. The well planned and functional rear yard features a sensational cabana for that alfresco dining, multiple decks, and a swimming pool all in a well planted and low maintenance private setting, with local views towards Red Hill nature reserve.
Features:
• Short walk to Manuka Village, Canberra Grammar School and Telopea High School
• 2.7m high ceilings
• Reverse cycle air conditioning in all bedrooms and living areas
• Underfloor heating
• Open fireplace
• Cabled internet to all parts of the house
• Security system and photo sensitive outdoor lights
• Miele kitchen appliances
• Pure water - Reverse osmosis water filter
• Double glazing on all windows and sky lights
• Reticulated watering system in garden
• Formal dining and lounge room
• Black granite kitchen bench-tops
• Double garage with remote-controlled panel-lift door
• Additional parking space on property
• Outdoor saltwater swimming pool with passive heating system
• Large covered Cabana overlooking swimming pool
• Spacious main bedroom
• Plenty of storage through-out
• Easy care established garden
Enjoy:
• Entertaining in the Cabana while watching the kids play in the pool
• Watching the sunrise over the park from the main bedroom
• Coffee or wine whilst talking with friends in front of a warm open fire in the lounge room
• Crossing the road and strolling through one of the best parks in Canberra
• Red Hill or native garden views from every window
• High ceilings and a wonderful feeling of space and light
• Generous sized rooms and living areas
• Master bedroom with a huge walk in wardrobe and study area
• Unique curve and block house design with an inspiring chimney feature that can be seen from Red Hill lookout
• Well designed functional concrete pool with a safe diving platform
• Very private outlook
Residence: 361.7m2 (approx.)
Garage: 44.8 m2 (approx.)
Block size: 1310m2 (approx)
Rates: $2,085pq (approx)
UV: $1,480,000 (2018-2019)
EER: 2.5
