Top 4 homes in Canberra and the surrounding NSW region this weekend

It’s common to feel exhausted or burned out as the year comes to a close – and what a year it has been. While I’m personally feeling the strain, professionally I’m feeling more inspired than ever.

Being lucky enough to sit in the Allhomes editor’s chair, I’ve spent the last few months witnessing the resilience of the property industry and the strength of the ACT market.

I’ve read stories from our team of amazing contributors that shine a light on incredible properties in Canberra and the surrounding region.

I couldn’t be more proud of the magazines that we produce each week – or more grateful for your readership.

Its certainly been an exciting, if not unpredictable, year and I can’t wait to see what 2022 holds.

I won’t give too much away, but I can say we already have some stellar stories in store for you. I hope that you enjoy a restful break over the holidays and are just as excited about what’s to come.

Tathra

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Peace, quiet, and ocean views – what more can you ask for? This five-bedroom home is secluded, nestled in the treetops.

Inside, you’ll find raked ceilings, a slow-combustion wood fireplace and a modern timber kitchen.

With multiple living areas split over three levels, a downstairs apartment and a separate studio above the garage, there’s plenty of space and flexibility to accommodate every kind of family.

A balcony runs the length of the house, making the most of the spectacular views. The home is just a five-minute drive from Tathra beach, offering seaside access without the crowds.

Price guide: $1.349 million

Private sale

Agent: Bega Valley Realty, Rob Flynn 0414 618 500

Banks

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This large home is situated high on the hill in Banks, offering scenic mountain views.

The spacious kitchen connects to a generous butler’s pantry, and the living area extends out onto a large deck.

Other features of the home include solid bamboo flooring that runs through the entire home, 6.6kw of solar panels, generously sized bedrooms suitable for growing family and an oversized carport with plenty of storage space.

Price guide: $1.475 million

Private sale

Agent: Blewitt Properties, Brenden Blewitt 0419 289 574

Yass

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This Byron Bay-influenced home is designed around a central entertaining courtyard that includes a full outdoor kitchen.

The home includes a self-contained studio, raised vegetable gardens, and a chicken run.

Inside is flooded with natural light thanks to the expansive windows throughout and the bedrooms are all spacious with two of the rooms opening up onto the courtyard.

The entire home is climate controlled by reverse cycle air conditioning and during the crisp winter evenings, the slow combustion fire will also provide an added layer of much-needed warmth.

Price guide: $1.3 million +

Private sale

Agent: Yass Real Estate, Edwina Brown 0429 327 059

Googong

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Wander through the seemingly never-ending residence that is 44 Shillington Avenue and you’ll be continually surprised and delighted along the way.

The home commands a secluded cul de sac position in Googong’s prestigious Campbell Estate. 

While the parcel of property has almost 7500 square metres of land to play with, the house itself offers almost 750 square metres of blissful living space executed for a luxurious lifestyle on the grandest of scales. 

Multiple areas have been crafted for different entertaining needs. A formal lounge and elegant dining zone offer a premium space for the most impressive dinner gatherings. A rumpus room equipped with an ethanol fireplace, informal dining area and large activities room is ready to take on the wildest of milestone birthday parties.

Outside, the deluxe covered entertaining deck is intelligently designed for year-round use. A fireplace keeps the area warm and cosy, and the glorious solar-heated pool calls for daily dips. Regardless of the temperature, the built-in pizza oven will likely get a run for its money on the regular.

Beyond the king-sized bedrooms and lavish bathrooms are manicured gardens, a fire pit, wine cellar, woodshed, chook pen, separate workshop and veggie patch.

Price guide: $4.35 million-$4.55 million

Private sale

Agent: McGrath Canberra, Jennifer Ward 0412 563 967