Home of the Week: the Australian dream in Aranda

The home at 21 Jagara Street is one that slips into the Australian dream with ease.

It’s neither too big nor too small, with enough space to cater for a growing family or a downsizing one, and it certainly is beautiful.

Perfectly cute and stylish from the inside out and renovated to the highest calibre, this property is set to form the backdrop to so many of life’s greatest memories.

I expect that many of these memories will take place on the north-facing deck which soaks up pristine sunsets.

Custom timber bifold doors are the only things that separate the indoor and outdoor living spaces, where beautiful celebrations will be enjoyed with loved ones — a glass of your choice in one hand and a cheese and cracker in the other.

Upon waking in the morning, a cup of tea or coffee on the secondary part of the deck, which flows out from the main suite, would be ideal.

When it’s time for dinner, move into the lush, manicured gardens and under the locally sourced Thor’s Hammer timber pergola, which is adorned with string lighting.

It sits atop stunning European travertine pavers which set the scene for an ambient and beautiful backyard gathering.

There’s plenty of lawn to keep the kids or grandkids preoccupied under the shade of the established deciduous trees.

The sleek and modern interiors are a delight to live in, with no detail spared.

Most importantly, the home’s upgrades have ensured it is well-insulated, comfortable and quiet thanks to internal soundproofing, double glazing and new ducted air-conditioning.

Selling agent Treston Bamber of Ray White Canberra says the property is a unique find.

“Rarely do you come across a home that is so well thought out, with impeccable attention to detail, an excellent EER, and high-end fixtures and fittings, in arguably one of Canberra’s most sought-after locations,” he says.

“To top it all off, the prized northerly aspect is a welcome surprise.”

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Nestled into the foothills of Black Mountain on the Belconnen side, Aranda is a suburb known for great schools, great coffee, nearby amenities and scenic bushwalks.

Recent sales in the area included an architectural gem by Belle Property Canberra at 24 Araba Place, which went for $2.26 million under the hammer in December and a three-bedroom property on a 1000-square-metre block at 41 Arabana Street, which was sold by Carter & Co Agents for $1.175 million on February 5.