Dream Forrest home on the market with price hopes of more than $6 million

It doesn’t get much better than Forrest. And it arguably doesn’t get much better than this classic in Dampier Crescent.

Here are four reasons for a start: A big, 2265-square-metre, double-gated corner block; an indoor pool with a glazed cathedral ceiling; a 300-bottle wine cellar; and a self-contained cottage.

Those are the headlines, but the reasons don’t stop there – in fact, they’re only just getting started.

The first impression is of a highly private sanctuary shielded behind imposing, manicured hedging.

That’s reinforced by lush gardens highlighted by mondo-grass-fringed paths, an espaliered jasmine feature wall and a series of courtyards – choose your spot for a coffee or a sundowner.

Mario Sanfrancesco of Blackshaw Manuka, who lists this dream home, says there’s a lot to like and aspire to.

“The address is highly sought-after; it’s arguably among the best in the whole of Forrest,” he says. “And that’s further reinforced by the privacy it offers – that’s something potential buyers have strongly remarked upon.”

This is also a taster as to why this grand residence, designed by Dominic Romano, won a 2007 HIA ACT-Southern NSW award for best custom-built home.

Oversized double timber doors provide an appropriate level of theatre for the grand interior reveal.

The floor plan is essentially delivered in four parts: the main bedroom suite and indoor pool, the central living area, a bedroom wing, and an upstairs guest suite.

The next impression is how well connected the home is to its outdoor green spaces through full-height picture windows that draw in the views and the light.

The living spaces are generous and made for entertaining.

The kitchen has an island bench you could skate on, backed by brand appliances and a walk-in pantry.

The space is shared with a casual meals area and family room – with a fireplace and a dry bar – that opens to the garden.

The main suite offers a walk-through wardrobe and an indulgent en suite with a double floating vanity, bath, oversized shower and terrace access.

Can it be a design accident parents have closer access to the spectacular heated lap pool under its glazed cathedral ceiling?

Children might ponder that question from the opposite wing and its three bedrooms – one with an en suite, another with a concealed study. The bedrooms share a bathroom with a deep bath.

Upstairs is a multipurpose space with an en suite and access to a spacious outdoor terrace, or you can drop a couple of levels to the 300-bottle wine cellar and tasting room.

Outside, the garden delights include Japanese maples, azaleas, cycads, winding pebble-framed stepping-stone paths, and water basins.

That’s where you will find that self-contained cottage, which could be ideal for an au pair.

There’s a three-car garage with storage and further driveway parking for up to five vehicles. A second gated driveway can hold three more.

Sanfrancesco says the home currently has a price guide of more than $6 million and he has been fielding interest from locals and returning expats.

“These types of buyers tend to be very particular and are looking for properties that tick all the boxes,” he says.

“This offers real value for money. Try and buy a similar offering in Sydney and you would likely be paying upwards of $20 million.”

This outstanding residence is close to the parliamentary triangle, prestigious schools and the Manuka Village shopping centre.

$5,300,000

9 Dampier Crescent, Forrest ACT 2603

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