Top 4 homes in Canberra and Goulburn to inspect this weekend

Lately, I’ve been thinking about how the spaces we live in improve our lives – or even enhance who we are as people. It’s likely because I’ve been watching The Girl Before (the book, by J.P. Delaney, is a must-read).

The story is about an architect who designs a home, One Folgate Street, which is imbued with tech that pushes the inhabitant to become a better version of themselves. In Delaney’s story, the principle is taken to the extreme, but don’t our homes ultimately serve to improve us in some way?

A quiet corner or lush garden to decompress from a stressful day so you can be a better spouse or parent. Or perhaps a space that facilitates and encourages nurturing our relationships with those closest to us, such as the open plan living space at this Taylor home.

Pared-back spaces can help to ease the sense of chaos felt in day-to-day life, gourmet kitchens like this Chapman kitchen help foster your culinary skills, and serene bedrooms can ensure a restful night’s sleep – and who doesn’t feel renewed after one of those?

Chapman

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Elevated, private and close to a reserve – in terms of location, it doesn’t get much better than this.

But enter this four-bedroom home and it gets even better. Tasmanian oak floors lie underfoot, while soaring ceilings lined with large windows draw the eye upward and flood the space with sunshine.

There are two generous living spaces – one segregated area with a built-in desk near the front door, and another in the large, open-plan kitchen and dining room.

The latter opens through sliding glass doors out onto a deck with views of Black Mountain.

Price guide: $1.5 million

Auction: 12.30pm, March 9

Agent: Independent Belconnen, Matt Peden 0419 000 079

Taylor

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This property is the ideal large family home, with an opportunity for multigenerational living or an added income stream.

A self-contained flat sits above the garage with its own kitchen, bathroom, living room and its own terrace.

The home itself contains a further four bedrooms, a study and multiple living spaces.

High ceilings feature throughout the first floor where the open plan kitchen, with Bosch appliances and an oversized sink, spills seamlessly to the backyard thanks to the sliding stacker doors. 

The home also includes double glazed windows and doors throughout, a feature ceiling in every bedroom and a 10-kilowatt solar electricity system.

Price guide: $1.4 million +

Auction: 5pm, March 8

Agent: Independent Our Team, Mark Larmer and Aaron Lewis 0403 215 246

Narrabundah

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Tucked away in leafy Meehan Gardens, this three-bedroom, dual-occupancy home is filled with charm.

The path leading up to the double doors is lined with white roses and the mature hedges provide some privacy to the property.

Inside, floor-to-ceiling windows and french doors look out into the fenced private courtyard gardens. Three bedrooms, a double garage and storage provide space for families.

Conveniently located only a five-minute walk to the nearby Griffith shops and a further 10 minute stroll to Manuka, this home has everything just outside your door.

Price guide: $1.5 million +

Auction: 9.30am, March 5

Agent: Belle Property Canberra, Louise Harget 0412 997 894

Goulburn

Written by Rosalie Iannelli

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When I was younger, I would beg my parents to buy a farm. I didn’t want a huge one, mainly because my dad grew up on an orange farm in the Riverina and threatened that I would need to wake no later than 5am every day to start my chores. 

No, just something small where I could have a horse, an edible garden, a pool and a dirt bike. Turns out it wasn’t so easy to find that perfect property, until now. 

No. 76 Greendale Crescent is my childhood dream come true. A chic and modern home on more than 1.4 hectares of green paddocks – ideal grazing pastures for an idyllic palomino horse and plenty of space to plant a few fruit trees.

There’s a three-bay shed with a workshop, so you’ll probably want to take up some kind of construction-related hobby. There’s also a swimming pool and cabana, so you can laze your summer weekends away while sipping on something cool and refreshing. 

In winter, curl up by the fire with the cat and dog, while the smell of a roast from the premium kitchen permeates the house. ‘Tis but the ultimate country lifestyle. 

Price guide: $1.55 million

Private Sale

Agent: Ray White Goulburn, Justin Gay 0429 795 507