Sprawling Duffy home comes complete with helipad

Imagine, for a moment, the quintessential Duffy home. Perhaps you’re thinking of a modest brick build with a generous backyard.

Likely your vision is of a home that has stood the test of time in one of Weston Creek’s most established suburbs.

Now, imagine the opposite of that.

Welcome to 13 Dolly McGrath Street, a property that well and truly defies expectations.

Set on a sprawling 2250-square-metre block backing onto a reserve in Duffy, it’s a home that makes a serious statement, from its luxury inclusions to its helipad – that’s right, there’s a helipad.

Its attention-grabbing contemporary facade hints at the grand scale within, while landscaped gardens and a tree-lined street welcome you. Even walking in alongside the tranquil water feature that wraps the home’s front and guides you to the double front doors, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d stumbled upon an executive resort in a dreamy location instead of being in suburban Canberra.

Inside, the sprawling home boasts six bedrooms and three bathrooms, multiple living spaces, and ample al fresco areas. The centrepiece is the open-plan living, dining, and kitchen hub – an expansive, light-filled space that spills effortlessly onto an elevated terrace and poolside courtyard.

The kitchen is a stunner, with a full butler’s pantry, induction cooktop, twin wall ovens, an integrated coffee machine, and a bespoke waterfall-edge island bench. Every detail has been considered, from the designer splashback to the extensive custom cabinetry.

Designed by architect Tony Trobe, it’s a home that’s far from your average, according to listing agent Theo Koutsikamanis of Bastion Property Group.

“[The owners] designed the house from scratch. The plan took about a year and the build took two years,” he says.

“They wanted privacy, they wanted to be backing the reserve, they wanted to be elevated. You don’t have a single person looking into you but the home captures views from every single window. It really has to be inspected to be appreciated.”

Luxury extends beyond the entertaining spaces. The main accommodation wing is home to a resort-style main-bedroom suite with a walk-in wardrobe and dressing room and an en suite featuring a free-standing bath, built-in fireplace and twin vanity.

Another completely private guest wing to the side of the house is equipped with a bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette and living area.

“This [serves as] a self-contained unit with its own access and driveway,” Koutsikamanis says. “It would suit multigenerational families because this home can really comfortably cater for three generations.”

Other features include triple-glazed, thermally-broken windows, plus an expansive solar system.

And then there’s the garage – a cavernous seven-car space with an adjoining workshop, and a three Tesla battery storage facility. There’s also further space to park caravans, boats or other big toys securely.

Outside, the property truly comes into its own. Stepping out to the resort-style courtyard is like instantly arriving on holidays. Out there, you can spend lazy days in the solar-heated pool and spa or just relaxing on the deck.

On the other side of the dining room, an elevated terrace boasts an outdoor kitchen and makes the most of its elevated, picturesque outlook over Molonglo.

Elsewhere on the block, you’ll find that registered helipad.

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For a suburb known for its family-friendly charm, the home at 13 Dolly McGrath Street is a bold and unexpected offering in a very private spot.

“It’s very segregated,” says Koutsikamanis. “There’s only in-and-out traffic; the only people who drive through the street are the people who live there. The home is appealing to people who work from home or intergenerational families that want that extra space as well.”