'Glen Yattah' brings together the delights of the natural world with a space for gathering family and friends - just 3 minutes to Murrumbateman schools and 25 minutes to Canberra's Northbourne Avenue.
Set on 1.6 hectares, this light-filled, north-facing home embraces passive solar design, with solar panels for power and hot water. A large dam, bore, and extensive water tanks ensure reliable water supply, even in drought.
At its heart, the spacious kitchen and walk-in pantry overlook irrigated veggie beds, orchard and chook pen. The kitchen flows to the open-plan living and dining area, warmed by a combustion stove and opening to a paved alfresco area.
A flexible, window-lined room offers space for a study, retreat, or playroom. All four bedrooms feature built-ins and garden views.
The separate studio includes a bathroom, kitchenette, and wood stove-ideal for guests, hobbies, or working from home. Three alpacas can be included if desired.
Enjoy the full-size tennis court, cubby house, sheds, and a large dam with jetty and boathouse. A fishpond with fountain offers a quiet space to relax while children play.
Key Features
• Quiet lane, 3 mins to Murrumbateman, 15 mins to ACT border, 37 mins to Canberra CBD
• 4-bed, 2-bath home + separate self-contained studio
• Dam with jetty and boathouse; fishpond with fountain
• 150,000L water storage (rainwater tanks + bore + dam)
• 9kW solar panels, solar hot water (mains backup)
• Combustion stove, heat transfer fan, dual cycle A/C (2024)
• Electric oven and cooktop
• Tennis court, chicken coop, cubby, powered shed
• Established gardens, veggie beds, orchard
• Telstra landline internet (29 Mbps download / 3.96 Mbps upload)
• School bus at lane's end; public transport nearby
• Zoned rural; no strata or community title fees
• Council rates: $2,277.66
• Potential income: Airbnb $265/night; rental $750-$800/week
The current owners are now answering the call of family and grandchildren in another state, making way for new memories at this truly special place. They say:
Glen Yattah - 'gentle place of waters' - has been immune from drought, thanks to its deep dam, bore and large tanks. But more than that, it has nourished food, wildlife, gardens, pets, children and guests.
There are strong memories of grandchildren leaping off the jetty, hiding in the cubby, building shelters under trees, hunting Easter eggs near the alpacas and chooks, and making pizza in the spacious kitchen.
Many spaces have been designed for entertaining, relaxing or retreating to write, reflect and recuperate from Canberra's pressures. The birdlife - from blue wrens and magpies to eagles - find abundant habitat here, creating a true natural haven.
The home has hosted years of creativity and celebration, with thousands of books lining the study and studio, and visitors gathering for end-of-year events with students, colleagues and fellow writers.
