The best properties for sale this week in Canberra and the surrounding region

What would have been one of the capital’s most high-traffic weekends, this Easter long weekend we’ve swapped our packed bags and road trips to the South Coast and beyond for a slower-paced holiday at home, as government restrictions continue to tighten their hold on the nation and our property markets.

Our homes, now more than ever before, are taking new shape and purpose, and buyers’ checklists are adapting to this new climate – prioritising home offices, home gyms, reading nooks, spacious enclosed backyards, floor plans with a focus on segregation and space to stretch out, and areas to entertain for the uncertain months ahead.

Here we showcase the very best on the Canberra market with some or all of the above to privately inspect this long weekend.

Goulburn

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Bentley Lodge is centred on just over two hectares of spacious gardens that bathe in the morning sunlight.

This lifestyle property enjoys the benefits of being within a five-minute drive to the centre of Goulburn, schools and various medical facilities.

The home offers five spacious bedrooms (three with en suites), making it the perfect family home with plenty of segregation.

A separate family room, dining space, generous-sized formal lounge and a conservatory leading to the outdoor entertaining area and courtyard create ample living space for every member of the clan to relax and spread out.

Outside is a private and mostly enclosed backyard, a separate gym with its own bathroom and shower, and tennis court with a pavilion comprised of a sauna, bathroom and shower.

Price guide: $1.35 million

Private sale

Agent: Agent 2.0, Chris Rigney 0488 744 639

Cook

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This tri-level, open-plan townhouse is filled with plenty of natural light and has received contemporary updates, including a fully renovated kitchen with stone benchtops, gas cooktop and dishwasher, and a fully renovated bathroom and powder room.

Timber framed floor-to-ceiling windows provide leafy views enjoyed from every room, while a clever design delivers incredible privacy with deck and outdoor spaces both front and rear.

The warm, natural tones and mid-century style of the townhouse were popular in the ’70s and speaks volumes to the home’s character and personality.

It’s also only a short walk to the Jamison shopping centre and nearby schools – conveniently located for a growing family.

Price guide: $690,000 +

Private sale

Agent: home.byholly, Cris O’Brien 0409 308 038

Narrabundah

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Number 44 Anembo Street is as about as cute as a cottage can be, set in gardens that have been lovingly tended for many years.

The charming blue facade is complemented by galvanised corrugated iron which wraps the exterior.

There’s a workshop at the end of the driveway that could be converted into a single car garage.

Enjoy its modern country touch with a wine on the large timber deck, while basking in the sun.

If you’re keen on gardening, this property will be a treat for you. From little orchards with figs, cherries, plum and apricots surrounding the home, you’ll never be short of fresh fruits.

Price guide: $699,000 +

Private sale

Agent: Belle Property Kingston, Richard Davies 0414 517 658

Braddon

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There aren’t many apartments of the same calibre as 222/27 Lonsdale Street.

While this three-bedroom sub-penthouse is placed well at home in Canberra’s most fashionable suburb, it also wouldn’t go astray in a place like Brooklyn, New York.

Spread over two levels, the apartment comprises of over 144 square metres of internal living space.

The well-equipped kitchen has chic black marble bench-tops and quality SMEG appliances and leads to the open-plan living and dining area.

There are four private terraces in the home, with both northerly and southerly aspects.

Price guide: $1.2 million +

Private sale

Agent: Carter and Co Agents, James Cater, 0413 974 912