Social distancing made easy with these 7 Canberra homes

If you’re like us and have been staying home an awful lot these past few weeks, either working from home, self-isolating, running a makeshift classroom or keeping a social distance, you have probably realised that it has its pros and cons. 

From lounging in your activewear all day long to being within an arm’s length of the fridge, these are the days we once dreamed of! 

If you’re on the hunt to buy, you need not lift another finger as Allhomes has collated some of the best homes on the market in Canberra and the surrounding region that are perfect for social distancing. The best part is, you can browse from the comfort of your couch:

Need a spacious enclosed backyard?

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This four-bedroom home in Coombs is calling your name. The enclosed backyard provides enough room for the kids and pets to roam, and you could even host a mini soccer game with the family.

Or if you’re thinking of something low-key, the tall cypress trees provide plenty of privacy to tan on the deck and make use of the glorious sun. The deck is also the perfect space to whip out the tongs and start up the barbie!

Want to host dinner outdoors?

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This outdoor entertaining area is great for the whole family to come together to relax and enjoy a meal on the timber deck. 

The manicured gardens and hedges give you a sense of serenity but the cherry on top is the outdoor stone fireplace. With winter creeping up, it will be your saving grace. You can gather the family around for some storytelling or get out some marshmallows, crackers and chocolate and have a s’mores-making night – delish.

Need to sweat it out?

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The full-sized tennis court in this Deakin home will definitely make you break out a sweat. If you’ve dreamed of becoming the next Novak Djokovic or Ash Barty, this court is the perfect practice space. 

After running laps around the court, you can dip in the in-ground pool to cool off.

The property also offers leafy views of its private established mature gardens, and from the deck you’ll be able to look across to Canberra’s iconic Black Mountain Tower. 

Looking for your very own gym?

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No need to worry about gyms being closed as this four-bedroom Yarralumla home has its own. Imagine being able to workout without sharing equipment and getting in that all-important 30 minutes of exercise from the comfort of your own home. 

With a television set in the room, you could sync up a video from your device and feel like you’re in your usual class.  

We mustn’t neglect our physical and mental health while in quarantine, but if you plan on snacking on Easter eggs this weekend, you can definitely work off the calories here.

Keeping yourself busy by looking for projects to do?

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The pleasant surprise in this stunning five-bedroom home is the gourmet vegetable patch in the backyard. You can make a day out of planting new vegetables or picking ripe ones and bringing them straight into the kitchen for dinner preparation. Learning can be fun, so get the kids involved – who doesn’t love freshly picked veggies?

If you’re home-schooling your kids, this Mawson home also provides plenty of space and segregation inside and out, from a basketball area and pebble garden to the swimming pool and outdoor barbecue area.

An added bonus is the wine cellar for the adults.

Need a home office set-up?

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If you’ve been working from home, you’ve probably been trying to find the perfect space to be super productive and do your work. Some people have opted to work from their lounge rooms or dining tables but this Googong home has a versatile space that can be converted into a home office.

As you enter the home, the formal lounge room to your right is currently displayed as a work from home office. It has its own separate entry through french doors, which offers convenient access for clients if required. There is even a powder room close by.

Looking for the perfect space for some down-time?

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Imagine sitting by the fireplace and getting lost in a new book. This Griffith home comes complete with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves for you to fill with your trove of favourite novels. You’ll soon have your own library. You can also scoot over and read by the window that overlooks the lush gardens.

This charming property also offers a number of areas to really soak in home life, including a paved outdoor area adjacent to fruit trees and a children’s play area. It’s the perfect abode for some peace and quiet.