Cover property: Home's rustic charm means big can still be cosy

An extensive use of timber gives a natural, warm feel to this distinctive Carwoola country property, just 30 minutes from Canberra.

No.49 Widgiewa Road sets a new standard of country architecture with its striking roofline and support pylons. The home sits on 5.3 hectares of Carwoola land with views of distant mountains.

Rustic timber fixtures highlight the open-plan design as do the soaring ceilings. The spacious indoor living areas are snugly bordered by extensive verandahs.

Features include a sunken family lounge set around a central open fireplace, just the spot for winter.

The hub of the home is a timber-lined kitchen, set on parquetry flooring.

There are two generous bedrooms on the ground floor with another on the loft level.

Large covered outdoor entertainment areas are provided by the wraparound verandahs that look onto rolling paddocks and a number of sheds and workshops. There’s also a detached double lock-up garage.

The property is 25 kilometres from Canberra and just a 10-minute drive to Queanbeyan.

CARWOOLA

49 WIDGIEWA ROAD

PRICE GUIDE: $780,000-plus

AGENTS: Greg Ward, McGrath Estate Agents Woden, 0413 503 312

AUCTION: Saturday, June 17, 1.30pm

INSPECT: Saturday, June 3, 11.30am-12.15pm; Saturday June 10, 11.30am-12.15pm