Benchmark living in one of Yarralumla's most desirable addresses

Every now and then a home of utmost quality comes onto the market in a tightly held suburb and a new standard is set.

Synonymous with the most prestigious properties in Canberra, Yarralumla boasts grandeur homes at every turn, and the welcome of number 16 Hill Corner to the market is no exception.

The residence pushes the boundaries of modern, stylish living and is truly what dreams are made of at first glance.

“Hill Corner is one of the more private addresses in Yarralumla – a small, quiet crescent. Its tranquil setting is also its greatest virtue,” agent Mario Sanfrancesco says.

Crawling with charming ivy and nestled beneath a canopy of soaring greenery, the facade is quite deceiving, yet one mighty push through the double doors reveals a home of luxurious proportions and understated elegance.

Once inside, a hallway welcomes you screened with rich, dark timber walls, while the floor-to-ceiling window vistas catch the eye and frame the central courtyard that could easily hold 100 or more guests and features an outdoor barbecue area – the heart of the home.

“The home is a combination of amazing architecture and quality of construction, lifestyle and complete privacy,” Sanfrancesco says.

“It offers an inviting sense of sanctuary that’s a welcome separation from the day-to-day bustle.”

The art of restrained design echoes through the spaces. The generous living area follows a neutral colour palette that carries throughout the home, creating the perfect canvas for its next lucky family. A spacious dining area adjoins a designer kitchen where a six-metre island bench with breakfast bar is a highlight, among many advanced features including built-in espresso coffee machines and a comprehensively equipped butler’s kitchen.

The master bedroom is in a sizeable wing on ground level, featuring his and hers marble vanities separated by a huge glass mirror and a free-standing stone bath with a beautiful outlook into a small courtyard with Japanese maple trees.

The remaining bedrooms are upstairs along with an appointed gym, while a glass walkway leads to another room, currently used as a pilates studio.

The perfect home for the modern family, there are numerous recreational and entertainment possibilities. A jaw-dropping inclusion is found at basement level that’s sure to astound the movie buffs – a fitted-out home theatre with plush, recline seating for eight.

Then when you thought it couldn’t get any better, a step outside places you in front of a full-sized tennis court with synthetic-turfed surface and floodlighting.

To top that, there’s also a two-storey pool house, which holds a gas and solar-heated 11-metre swimming pool and a sitting room with two-way open fireplace, kitchenette and bathroom. The upper level of the pool house provides a luxury self-contained apartment for a teenager’s retreat, extended family or guest.

And, of course, it’s close to a Canberra’s most respected schools, the embassy precinct, Government House, Royal Canberra Golf Club, Parliamentary Triangle and boutique retail and restaurants.

Owning a home of this grand opulence in the wishful suburb of Yarralumla is usually a game of patience. Number 16 Hill Corner is a sure rarity to come on the market and the true definition of one-of-a-kind.

YARRALUMLA

16 Hill Corner

$5 million +

6 bed, 6 bath, 4 car

EER 4

Auction: noon, June 3

Agent: Peter Blackshaw Real Estate Manuka, Mario Sanfrancesco 0412 488 027