This master planned town is drawing in residents with its distinct identity
Denman Prospect is a first-choice suburb for many buyers eyeing a move to the Molonglo Valley, and price is only one factor.
But for the record, detached homes in Denman Prospect now fetch a median of $1.2 million and just over $600,000 for units, according to the Domain House Price Report for the June quarter.
Vince Qi of Ray White Canberra, who lists this week’s feature property in the popular suburb, is more than an area expert – he’s also a resident, an endorsement that’s hard to go past.
“I think one of its real advantages is as a master-planned suburb,” he says.
“That ensured infrastructure like shops, schools and amenities were in place early and that’s helped give Denman Prospect a real sense of community.”
Qi says building guidelines ensure that external colour and material selections and landscaping plans also help give the suburb its distinct identity.
“It also means homes are built to a standard and that strongly appeals to buyers,” he says.
Tim Burke of Luton Properties Weston Creek and Molonglo Valley says the suburb’s green spaces and proximity to Mount Stromlo also contribute to its identity and amenity.
“There are many parks and playgrounds and that’s definitely part of the appeal,” Burke says.
“Homes might be on smaller blocks, but there are plenty of areas for play and recreation on [their] doorstep.”
Burke says the Denman Prospect master plan ensures the suburb has a balanced mix of dwelling types: apartments, townhouses and detached homes.
“There’s something for everybody,” he says.
Denman delight
Planned
Denman Prospect has enjoyed a detailed planning influence that has delivered a family-friendly suburb with plenty of green spaces, schools, and the convenience of local shops – all contributing to an enviable lifestyle.
Outdoors
The Molonglo Valley location provides the setting for Denman Prospect. It’s highlighted by Mount Stromlo, which has gained a reputation for mountain biking, with more than 50 kilometres of trails.
Fun fact
“Denman” honours Lady Denman, wife of Australia’s fifth governor general, who ceremonially named Canberra as the capital on March 12, 1913. “Prospect”, meaning view or vision, distinguishes it from Denman, NSW.
Feature property
There’s nothing like a new home, but it’s a structure that’s a whole lot more than simply the sum of its building elements.
A home is really a blank canvas, a space waiting to collect memories. And what better place to build memories than in this brand-new house in Denman Prospect?
The two-storey contemporary residence sits on a very manageable block of 423 square metres, steps away from the foothills of Mount Stromlo.
While the block might be compact, the home offers around 272 square metres of living space – that’s plenty of space to store those memories.
Interior highlights include a double-height void in the entry, timber features, big windows, premium stone finishes and tiled floors.
Off the entry is a formal sunken lounge next to a guest bedroom with an en suite.
he open-plan area in the middle houses a spacious kitchen, a runway of an island bench, a breakfast bar, an enviable line-up of appliances and a spacious butler’s pantry.
There’s a nice, big casual dining-family zone with access to a covered terrace and outdoor kitchen that enjoy a north-easterly aspect.
The main suite, with a walk-through wardrobe, has an en suite (including a bathtub), while a study offers views towards Black Mountain.
Two further bedrooms share a main bathroom, and there’s a rumpus room with a wet bar.
Of course, there’s a double garage with internal access. And the home is close to schools and parks.
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