What makes Canberra regions so unique?
Canberrans might consider themselves one homogenous mob, but every one of its regions has its own character – from Tuggeranong to Gungahlin and all those in between.
Bree Prince of HIVE Property says the identity of each region is defined by its people and the reasons they call it home.
“The Inner South, for example, attracts people for its established leafy appeal and a sense of history,” she says.
“And they are also drawn to its proximity to well-regarded schools, hospitality and retail options and to workplaces.”
Prince says people may be drawn to, say, our newest region, the Molonglo Valley, for very different reasons.
“It’s an area that offers newer homes and is conveniently located, but it is also a gateway to great open-space recreational options like the Mount Stromlo MTB Park,” she says.
Jason Roses of VERV Property says the motivation to move to a specific region can really be captured in one word: lifestyle.
“It really depends on what a buyer needs from a place at each stage of their lifecycle,” he says.
“A first-home buyer may be drawn to an Inner North development on the Braddon cafe strip while a family might be focused on an established home on a big block in Belconnen.”
Roses says the choice of a particular region is the outcome of a deliberation that assesses diverse factors from future-proofing an investment to a sense of the “vibe” in a particular place.
- Character: Canberra is the sum of its parts, and those parts are diverse – from the leafy charms of the Inner South and North to the outdoor adventure persona of the Molonglo Valley.
- Appeal: There’s a practical dimension as to why people might call a specific region home. It could include a convenient location, the presence of schools, a walkable neighbourhood – or perhaps a vibey nightlife.
- Tick: There are many inputs into the equation as to why someone chooses to call a region home – but at the end of the day the answer that pops out is inevitable: lifestyle.
Check out our top picks in Canberra:
Red Hill
Aspirational living may not get much better than this five-bedroom former ambassadorial residence in Red Hill.
The Canberra double-brick classic was built in 1961 and has been meticulously updated to reflect today’s contemporary lifestyles.
It delivers nearly 300 square metres of living on just under 1700 square metres of Inner South rare earth.
Inside, the floor plan offers two zones – living and sleeping – and there’s plenty of both.
The living areas are characterised by custom features including four-metre-high raked ceilings, built-in cabinetry and French doors. There’s also a study with private access.
The gourmet kitchen will get a big tick for its stone island benchtop, custom joinery and butler’s pantry. Appliances include a Smeg cooktop, microwave, integrated dishwasher, plumbed refrigerator and wine fridge.
There’s plenty of space in the main bedroom, which has a walk-in wardrobe and a generous, luxe en suite with welcome underfloor heating and bath.
There are four further spacious bedrooms, one with a kitchenette and bathroom for self-contained living. A bonus is an upstairs rumpus room or teenage retreat.
The luxury continues outside with a spa on a separate entertaining terrace, a magnesium mineral swimming pool and a full-sized tennis court.
There’s a double garage with a wine cellar and storage and further parking on the driveway, with additional side access.
The residence is close to private schools, shops, the local nature reserve and the Parliamentary Triangle.
Price guide: $4.55 million-$4.65 million
Private sale
Agent: HIVE Property, Bree Prince 0450 566 150
Or try these:
Gowrie
Price guide: Circa $1.1 million
Auction: 11am, May 20
Agent: The Property Collective, Eliana Rojas-Terry 0432 659 790
Campbell
Price guide: $2.5 million+
Auction: 11am, May 20
Agent: VERV Property, Jason Roses 0431 419 847
Chisholm
Price guide: Early-mid $800s
Auction: 10am, May 20
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