Home of the week: Gorgeous in Gordon

Gordon is best known for two things: incredible views and the best Christmas lights on Canberra’s south side. It also borders a beautiful nature reserve, where weekend adventures in the outdoors await.

Editor’s Note: This listing was printed in Allhomes magazine on September 16 with the wrong price-guide. The correct guide is $1 million plus.

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This is a stylish two-storey home on an expansive block with some of the most breathtaking vistas Canberra has to offer. And these days, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a house like this one at 34 Callaway Crescent because those who have them want to keep them.

Sitting regally at the highest point on the street, this castle of a home overlooks Lanyon Valley while embracing the beams of sunlight fighting their way into every nook and cranny. A fresh lick of paint makes for an even brighter, welcoming interior.

Externally, the home commands the street with a striking, slanted, high pitched rooftop. Currently, the garden is enjoying a visit from the spring blossoms that adorn the trees in September.

Generous proportions make this home ideal for family life, including multiple kids and a couple of four-legged friends. There are two separate al fresco entertaining spaces – one for the kids and one for the adults.

The enormous main bedroom provides another escape and comes with its own private and the best views in the house. There’s also a traditional sauna next to the main bathroom to help you truly wind down at the end of the day.

When it’s time for the family to come together, there are multiple options, including the family room and the separate lounge room. The formal dining area is nestled down a couple of steps and can easily be transformed into a play area for younger kids.