Case study: Red Hill a dream destination close to nature

Red Hill is the perfect location for Campbell Brede who swapped 40 years as a committed Belconnen resident for the inner south.

Campbell and his wife Jenny decided about nine years ago that a new address that was an even distance from work locations in Tuggeranong and Belconnen made a lot of sense.

“Red Hill is like the perfect mid-point – I can be in either place within 20 minutes and it’s only eight minutes to Civic and about the same to Woden,” Campbell says.

The Bredes bought a 1960s era home on a typical big Red Hill block, some 2600 square metres and worked with architect Terry Ring on extending and renovating the home up to contemporary standards.

Long-term living in Red Hill has easily converted the Bredes to all its charms.

“It has a real sense of community and we’ve made many new friends,” Campbell says.

“It’s also got a wonderful connection with nature – the Red Hill Reserve is nearby and we love walking the dog there.

“Our international visitors can’t believe that within a 100-metres or so they can find themselves face-to-face with kangaroos,” Campbell says.