Top 4 homes to inspect in Canberra this weekend

I spent last weekend in a beautiful but tiny cabin in Thredbo. We went for hikes, read books, and sat on the balcony, watching and listening to the river while admiring the views of Mount Kosciusko.

It was lovely, and a lesson in simplicity and getting back to nature, but as I heaved myself up the petite ladder to the loft bedroom, or tried to get comfortable on the rigid window seat or kitchen stools, I found myself dreaming of comfort on a grand scale.

Big, oversize lounges, roaring fireplaces, ample bench space, and roomy decks. That’s exactly what you’ll find in this week’s top picks: comfort in generous proportions. 

Red Hill

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Built in 1965, this large family home has undergone a significant renovation designed by Paul Tilse Architects.

The extension added a second storey that houses the main bedroom suite, including a bay window, study, walk-in wardrobe and en suite.

A Cheminees Philippe fireplace provides warmth to the living area, which flows out onto the expansive deck. The manicured gardens include lush lawns, mature oak trees and a large Manchurian pear tree.

The modern kitchen features Caesarstone benchtops, ample storage and Miele appliances, including two ovens.

Price guide: $3 million +

Private sale

Agent: HIVE Property, Bree Prince 0450 566 150

Chisholm

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This north-facing three-bedroom home has been fully renovated and includes floating timber floors and a large kitchen with a glass splashback overlooking the rear outdoor entertaining space.

Both bathrooms have underfloor heating, with a corner spa in the main bathroom and a double shower in the en suite.

The home is bathed in natural light thanks to the expansive windows in every bedroom and living area.

If entertaining is your calling, then this home is the one for you with plenty of room for all to enjoy, a kitchen with a bench top that is perfect for the grazing spread of your dreams and a spacious living room.

Price guide: $950,00 +

Auction: 11am, March 26

Agent: The Property Collective, Eliana Rojas-Terry 0432 659 790

Barton

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This original 1927 home has been lovingly maintained and includes high ceilings, original polished floors, an ornate open fireplace, timber sash windows and fluted glass doors.

Other features of the home include three generous bedrooms, a renovated laundry with additional storage and a double shed.

The surrounding garden showcases flowering plums, ornamental pears, rose bushes and a large elm tree.

The property is just a few minutes drive to Telopea Park School and is only a stone’s throw away from some of Canberra’s iconic institutions including Parliament House and the National Museum of Australia.

Price guide: $2.5 million-$2.6 million

Auction: 11am, April 2

Agent: Belle Property Canberra, Louise Harget 0412 997 894 

O’Connor

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The architect-designed home at 2 Faunce Crescent, O’Connor, fosters the ultimate modern lifestyle.

The layout offers nothing but luxury. Floor-to-ceiling bifold doors provide access to the al fresco entertaining area and pool – a space made for endless summer evenings, where dinner courses are interrupted by dips in the solar and gas-heated pool and the night ends with a wine and a soak in the spa.

These gatherings are catered from either the custom barbecue area, which is equipped with a bar fridge, or the stunning chef’s kitchen with an oversized marble bench and Smeg appliances, including a five-burner gas cooktop, multiple ovens and a grill.

There’s also an inbuilt coffee machine, especially appreciated the morning after a particularly rowdy gathering (which is likely to become a regular occurrence in such a home). 

A fully equipped home gym, with direct access to the pool, is the equivalent of a private leisure centre. A large study allows you to work from home with ease.

Price guide: $3 million +

Auction: 11.30am, March 26

Agent: HIVE Property, Josh Morrissey 0437 799 234