‘The romantic appeal’: Forrest home known as the I Do house up for sale

Money can’t buy you love, but it can buy you 34 Arthur Circle in Forrest, a home that literally spells out the words: I Do.

And if it was asking me to marry it, those are the exact words I’d say too.

“It has the romantic appeal,” said selling agent Mario Sanfrancesco of Blackshaw Manuka.

“It’s positioned in one of Canberra’s most exclusive tree-lined streets and many who drive past it do wonder what’s behind the lush greenery.

“But neighbours and the local community know it as the I Do home because the windows seem to spell out exactly those words.”

There’s something about arch windows that have a romantic touch to them and this beautiful home, hidden behind private gates and manicured hedges, is like something out of a romance novel.

And the timing of it coming to market couldn’t be better, synching perfectly with Valentine’s Day.

Set on more than 1300 square metres of land, this five-bedroom home is both beautiful inside and out. 

Inside, an atrium pond acts as a centrepiece as you enter the foyer towards the open plan dining and kitchen area that boasts Nero Marquina marble benchtops, a cool room and a walk-in pantry.

From here, the room flows out to the alfresco where a stainless-steel kitchen is fitted, including a woodfired pizza oven. 

The separate living room area also opens out to a terrace that overlooks a resort-style pool and cabana.

The bedrooms are all spacious in size with three of them fitted with custom ladders and two of the rooms have escape poles.

“One can imagine the sounds of excited children sliding down the poles from the secret lofts in their bedroom,” Mr Sanfrancesco said.

The “private paradise” envelopes a level of luxury Mr Sanfracesco said could only be found in the Inner South.

“It has a big basement with high ceilings that can fit seven cars, some of the space can also be used as a gym as these owners have done,” he said.

Other features of the home include a CCTV security system, zoned heating and cooling, and an 1152-bottle wine cellar.

“This is a home suited to a family who wants to enjoy a spacious property that’s move-in ready with the added benefits of living within the Inner South community,” Mr Sanfracesco added.

“Imagine walking to Manuka on a Sunday morning or being within the parameters of Canberra’s prestigious schools.

“It’d make for the perfect gift this Valentine’s Day.”

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Auction: Noon, March 5

Selling agent: Blackshaw Manuka, Mario Sanfrancesco 0412 488 027