Top 4 homes to inspect in Canberra and Googong this weekend

Make an appointment to explore our list of must-inspect properties this week across Canberra.

Kingston

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When folk first walk through the door of 11/5 Kerridge Street, the reaction is always the same: “Wow.”

From the moment you step inside, you know something special awaits. Not only is the interior completely unexpected, it feels nothing like a regular apartment.

The home was designed by its current owner, a professional architect, and his wife. While they were working within the confines of a one-bedroom, one-bathroom layout, they managed to find opportunities to craft a home that feels so much bigger.

By reconfiguring the interiors, the space has been transformed, opening up the living quarters and creating different places with purpose.

Part of the balcony was internalised to bring more space to the main bedroom. It is currently a place where the couple’s young daughter sleeps and plays, but could be used as a separate space to relax and unwind.

Strategically placed sculptural joinery adds clever storage space that is critical for small-space living. A cleverly placed study is an ideal breakout workspace.

The neutral tones, large-format floor tiles and extensive use of plywood add to the home’s tranquillity and make it feel like anything but a bland and soulless box in the sky.

Price guide: $600,000+

Auction: 10am, May 6

Agent: Bastion Property Group, Duncan Macdonald 0402 337 287

Googong

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Nestled in a spacious 683 square-metre block is 28 Connolly Street, Googong. A home where panoramic views of nearby mountains are on offer in almost every room thanks to the expansive windows.

The floor plan is open and free-flowing, with raked ceilings in the living and dining space and a dual brick fireplace that can be enjoyed very soon.

The kitchen is a chef’s dream thanks to the built-in breakfast bar, ample storage space, a large walk-in pantry and a stone island bench for the buffet spread of your dreams.

The rumpus room, behind the kitchen, has easy access to the porch that looks across the low-maintenance backyard.

A newly-added pool will be perfect during the warmer months and a built-in barbecue will be the saving grace when entertaining family and friends.

Price guide: $1.4 million-$1.5 million

Auction: 5:30pm, May 11

Agent: Belle Property Queanbeyan, Will Peterson 0481 571 404

Casey

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This four-bedroom home is somewhere you could live easily and entertain effortlessly.

The property boasts high ceilings throughout, an open and functional floor plan, seamless indoor and outdoor living thanks to the stacking sliding doors, an al fresco area and a separate theatre or rumpus room.

It’s also conveniently located, only minutes from the popular Casey Market Town and not too far a drive from Gungahlin town centre and the city.

Price guide: $1.05 million+

Auction: 3pm, May 13

Agent: Luton Properties Weston Creek and Molonglo Valley, Josh Wilson 0439 479 170

Denman Prospect

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The warm and cosy four-bedroom townhouse offers light-filled spaces, a kitchen fitted with Smeg appliances, a main suite with an en suite, a European-style laundry and a private balcony.

Other features include reverse-cycle heating and cooling for year-round comfort, ample storage throughout and its location is only a brisk two-minute walk to Denman Village Shops.

Price guide: $830,000+

Private sale

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