Rare waterfront home in Yarralumla on the market for $4.75 million

One of the most exclusive addresses in Canberra is Brown Street in Yarralumla, a rare waterfront location on the southern shore of Lake Burley Griffin.

The setting doesn’t get much better – it sits on the edge of Weston Park, close to Royal Canberra Golf Course and just a short stroll from the Yarralumla shops. And it offers direct views towards the Telstra Tower on  Black Mountain.

If the address is exclusive, then the opportunities to become a member of this dress circle location are even scarcer.

But that’s set to change with this classic-inspired, two-storey residence now looking for a buyer.

Sophie Luton of Luton Properties Manuka is selling 4 Brown Street, and says it’s well known that waterfront homes are rare in Canberra.

“There are apartments in the Kingston foreshore with great waterfront locations, but Brown Street is the only one in Canberra with free-standing homes – and it’s not a big street,” she says.

“We’ve been getting buyer interest locally, interstate and overseas from those who are attracted to the unique location.”

The north-facing house sits on a 760-square-metre block that offers plenty of room for its many al fresco entertaining spaces.

Powered front gates feed a sense of anticipation, and a long driveway leads to a double garage under the main roof at the rear of the property.

For visitors, the welcome is up a flight of steps and past entertaining terraces on either side, towards a big double-door entry.

A grand foyer with polished jarrah floors says you have arrived, and you’re now welcome to inspect some 340 square metres of rarefied living.

This floor offers a formal lounge with a fireplace and French doors opening onto one of those front terraces.

An equally formal dining room offers similar access on the other side.

A wide passageway leads to a study with extensive bespoke storage (think library) and inspirational views of a sparkling pool.

There’s a casual dining and family living hub highlighted by a fireplace with another set of French doors that open onto a covered entertainment terrace.

The bespoke kitchen has a large marble island bench, dishwasher, integrated fridge/freezer, Miele cooktop, oven and Zip tap.

A strong focal point is a spectacular central staircase that leads to a landing with picture windows offering views toward the lake and the tower.

There are five large bedrooms; the main and a second with en suites and north-facing balconies. The main also has a walk-through wardrobe and an en suite with a double vanity, double shower and underfloor heating.

The balance of the bedrooms share a family bathroom with a separate bath and shower.

There are plenty of outdoor options but, no doubt, most of the summer fun will happen around the fully tiled, gas-heated swimming pool.

And, aside from the double garage with internal access, there’s plenty of additional driveway parking for guests.

“It would be hard to find a better spot in Canberra just to sit out front and enjoy watching the world go by,” Luton says.

$4,750,000

4 Brown Street, Yarralumla ACT 2600

5

4

2

View property