Top 4 homes to inspect in Canberra and Tralee this weekend

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

Tralee

With Rosalie Iannelli

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The home at 10 Alpine Ash Way is one that will stop you in your tracks; the kind that will make you forward the listing to your partner to find out how quickly you can get your finances together, even though you aren’t necessarily in the market for a new home.

Speaking from experience, that is exactly what I did, because this is a dream family home with a prime layout and all the right trimmings.

It’s grand and impeccably crafted. But it doesn’t seem so out of touch that you feel you have to bubble-wrap your children before letting them loose here.

It’s here to be enjoyed – and enjoy it you will.

The curved timber staircase takes centre stage upon entry through the grand double doors. Bathed in natural light, it’s like stepping into a homely version of heaven.

Ascend those stairs and you’ll discover the most indulgent main suite, a couple of bedrooms, a rumpus room and two balconies that offer expansive vistas.

One of these balconies not only grants access from the rumpus area but also has a private entrance from the main bedroom.

Back downstairs, the open-plan kitchen, living and dining area is just as luxe and inviting.

The expansive three-way kitchen is a real standout, with a butler’s pantry that’s more like a secondary kitchen.

Window splashbacks invite in more light and make the mundane tasks of chopping veggies and stacking the dishwasher much more enjoyable.

Price guide: $1.45 million-$1.55 million

Private Sale

Agent: White Rhino Property Googong-Queanbeyan-Jerrabomberra, Gavin Van Zyl 0429 269 260

Pearce

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A beautiful family home in a tightly held pocket of Pearce is on the market, offering a convenient location and a property that is stylish and functional. Inside, you’re greeted by wide hallways and high ceilings.

The kitchen features a pop of teal, pendant lighting by the stone benchtop, a glass splashback overlooking the backyard and plenty of storage.

The open-plan living space enjoys a fireplace and easy access to the dining room and the stunning al fresco entertaining area.

From here, one could easily host a family barbecue and the kids can run wild on the manicured lawns and by summer, the pool will be the place to be. Other features include ducted gas heating, underfloor heating in the wet areas and kitchen and double-glazed windows for year-round comfort.

Price guide: $1.7 million+

Auction: 3pm, August 12

Agent: Belle Property Canberra, Dan McAlpine 0401 005 282

Red Hill

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This Terry Ring-designed property is one that warrants a second look.

On more than 1300 square metres of land on a corner block, the two-storey home exudes opulence, including the kitchen with marble benchtops, a main bedroom with its own dressing room, study and en suite and, of course, the fully landscaped gardens.

Price guide: $4 million

Auction: 1.30pm, August 19

Agent: HIVE Property, Josh Morrissey 0437 799 234

Farrer

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Located on an elevated block, this five-bedroom property boasts 360-degree views of the Tuggeranong Valley.

Formerly the British high commissioner’s residence, the renovated residence now enjoys open, airy spaces, a wealth of natural light and room for all, including multiple living spaces, bedrooms, a cellar, gym and a rumpus room.

Price guide: $2.5 million

Auction: 11am, August 12

Agent: Luton Properties Manuka, Richard Luton 0418 697 844