Open for inspection: The best properties to see in Canberra this weekend

If you are on the home hunting circuit this weekend, October 26, these are Allhomes’ top four picks for your perusal.

Curtin

83 Dunstan Street (also pictured above) 

Price guide: $2.3 million +

5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4 car spaces

A brand-new build in an established suburb is somewhat like an eclipse – it only comes around every so often, but when it does you can’t help but stop and admire its beauty.

The home at 83 Dunstan Street is certainly worth stopping for. Built to impeccably high standards, this house is not only full of quality finishes, but seemingly endless amounts of space, and dedicated rooms for almost every activity you can think of.

Starting at the home’s entrance room, the sheer size is impressive. Currently, it’s displayed as an art gallery and contains high arched ceilings, timber floors as well as offering privacy from the street front.

Inside the open-plan kitchen and living area will have you dreaming up ways to use the immense space. The suspended fireplace, large bench space and butler’s pantry will make entertaining family and friends a pleasure – as will the wine cellar.

There’s even a playroom upstairs, as well as both a games and media room downstairs.

A second entertaining space can be found outside, featuring a built-in gas barbecue. There’s also a heated pool and spa.

Auction: 12.30pm, November 2

Agent: Belle Property Kingston, Michael Pead 0431 937 684

Griffith

84 Jansz Crescent

Price guide: Circa $1.5 million

5 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 4 car spaces

This home radiates timeless country charm thanks to its manicured formal-style gardens. It’s located on a level block and offers plenty of privacy for a young or growing family.

Meander along the stone pathway, enjoy the wisteria draped over the porch entrance and then enter to find warmth and comfort.

Inside, the property is light-filled and features expansive bay windows, parquetry and polished timber floorboards and a generous sunroom. The large lounge room features in-built cabinetry and a wood heater, perfect for lazing those cooler days away in peace and quiet.

During the warmer months, catch the breeze with a cool drink from the balcony on the upper level, while overlooking the gardens.

The home is also just moments from local shops, parkland and some of Canberra’s best schools.

Auction: 11am, November 2

Agent: LJ Hooker Manuka, Stephen Thompson 0418 626 254

Holder

4 Cardew Crescent

Price guide: Mid $700,000s

3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 2 car spaces

Set among beautifully overgrown leafy surrounds and on a large block of 999 square metres, this Holder home is one-of-a-kind.

Cleverly designed in collaboration between Adhami Pender Architecture and feng shui expert Tanya Melnychenko, this home breathes virtues of beauty, spirit and environmentally responsible design.

The use of bespoke recycled products, timber picture windows and links between spaces all harmonise to create a lovely ambience.

The home has an open plan layout with a neat mezzanine that could have varied uses, from a kids play space to a yoga or meditation escape.

Indoor and outdoor spaces blend seamlessly with decks providing great entertaining options.

Auction: 10am, November 2

Agent: Peter Blackshaw Woden, Weston Creek & Molonglo, Anthony Weston 0439 282 508

Ainslie

15 Canning Street

Price guide: $1.25 million +

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces

Located on the very edge of Mount Ainslie is this fully renovated home within walking distance to Civic, Braddon and the Ainslie shops.

The home sits on a 745-square-metre north-facing block and is surrounded by high quality, well-established homes in a niche suburb.

Inside, there are top-notch finishes such as brush box timber floorboards and cedar windows with matching plantation wooden shutters.

The living areas are light-filled with a northern orientation providing ultimate comfort – paired with both ducted gas heating and evaporative cooling. 

In the backyard is where the home truly comes to life. Walk out onto a large deck with an insulated roof providing full summer sun protection.

Designed and constructed by Terry Fox Landscaping, the garden is park-like and superbly manicured.

Auction: 11am, November 2

Agent: LJ Hooker Dickson, Stephen Bunday 0416 014 431