The best homes for sale: 4 Canberra and surrounding region properties to see this Saturday, August 3

Whether you’re on the hunt for a spacious apartment with breath-taking views across the city and Lake Burley Griffin or a ’70s mid-mod home in a family-friendly pocket, we’ve got you covered in our round-up of open homes to inspect this weekend.

We also travelled off the beaten track to bring you a spectacular home not too far from Canberra borders in prestigious Southern Highlands.

City

1408/19 Marcus Clarke Street

Price guide: $1.8 million +

3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car spaces

An apartment like this with three spacious bedrooms and uninterrupted views across Lake Burley Griffin doesn’t come on the market often.

The view is the piece de resistance and spans north, east and south – the perfect vantage point during Skyfire or a daily unwind after work taking in Canberra’s famed sunsets.

The home sits on the 14th floor of the exquisite ApARTments development and is surrounded by the popular restaurants and bars of NewActon precinct.

When you enter the apartment you have an immediate sense of space with a large entry and living area flowing through to the granite-featured kitchen with two under-bench wine fridges, a study nook, dining area with concrete feature ceiling and two balconies.

Private sale

Agent: Wright Dunn Real Estate, Peter Andrighetto 0418 623 352

Aranda

84 Banambila Street

Price guide: $1,050,000+

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car spaces

Architecturally designed by Oser Fombertaux & Associates, this functional home offers a clever use of space and oozes mid-century vibes.

Nestled into the hill, the home showcases a host of beautiful, original features including exposed beams, a timber staircase, raked ceilings, exposed brickwork and full-height windows.

Embrace the natural bushland setting with access to walking trails through Aranda Bushland Reserve, neighbouring Mount Painter and Black Mountain Reserve.

It’s also superbly located on the fringe of the Inner North, zoned to some of the area’s finest public schools and education facilities and within close proximity to Jamison Plaza, Belconnen Westfield and the University of Canberra.

Auction: 11.30am, August 10

Agent: Amy Wilson, Belle Property Kingston 0405 130 332

Googong

71 Aprasia Avenue (also featured as top image)

Price guide: $1.15 million-$1.25 million

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces

An elegant showcase of contemporary comfort, this luxury family residence is perfectly designed around lifestyle and entertainment.

The central courtyard and outdoor entertaining area are major drawcards and it also features high-quality fittings and finishes throughout.

Throughout the home, there is a theme of open space and seamless indoor-to-outdoor flow. The central courtyard boasts a large alfresco area perfect for an afternoon barbecue, while the sunken lounge enjoys a double-sided gas fireplace and the family and meals areas beautifully enhanced by timber-look floors.

It’s also located in a family-friendly community close to parks, shops and The Anglican School.

Private sale

Agent: White Rhino Property, Gavin Van Zyl 0429 269 260

Looking to escape the ACT? Here’s Allhomes’ top pick of homes for sale in nearby NSW:

Robertson

191 Belmore Falls

Price guide: $3.6 million

7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 5 car spaces

The original cottage at 191 Belmore Falls was built around 1890 but since then, not only has it received a significant facelift, it’s also been given the most thoughtful extension, fusing contemporary style and old country charm.

Each of the bedrooms are in their original condition, preserving that quaint cottage feel. The kitchen and living area up the back is a touch more modern, with polished timber floors and an obligatory fireplace.

An abundance of windows throughout the home not only allows each room to be steeped in natural light, but helps residents and visitors take in the home’s hundred-year-old gardens.

Outside are a wraparound verandah and in-ground solar heated pool.

The home sits on an 18-hectare property of lush green pastures, magnificent gardens, stone walls, cobblestone pathways, dams, a vineyard, a barn, orchard, vegetable gardens and chicken shed.

There’s also a separate two-bedroom stone cottage that can be used as guest accommodation and perhaps an additional source of income. After all, it’s positioned in one of the most popular country locations in NSW.

Private sale

Agent: Jacksonwall, Shena Jackson 0418 448 552