Top 4 open homes to inspect in Canberra and Googong this weekend

Canberra properties are selling like hotcakes and we folk at Allhomes just can’t seem to keep up.

In a rising market, where buyer demand is relentless, what we’re seeing is high competition in a pool of limited stock and dwindling days on market. Properties are selling prior to auction, some even before they hit the market.

If you’re a buyer competing in the crowd for your next dream home, we’ve done the hard yards for you to present some of the best new listings for sale – but no doubt they won’t be on the market for long!

Jerrabomberra

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This exceptional Peter Byfield-designed residence backing on to East Jerrabomberra Nature Reserve is nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac on a large block of about 1100 square metres.

The residence sits proudly among beautifully cared-for gardens and is exceptionally well presented with luxury appointments throughout.

There’s extensive use of floor-to-ceiling glass windows to take full advantage of the green vistas – sure to be a drawcard for buyers.

On the ground level, there are spacious lounge and dining rooms, a designer kitchen, four bedrooms, a huge master suite, laundry and alfresco area.

Upstairs there is a guest bedroom with second en suite and a large rumpus room with a games nook, which leads to a standing-height attic spanning the entire garage space.

Price guide: $1.45 million-$1.55 million

Auction: 2.30pm, February 27

Agent: Paul & Robyn Sutton Properties. Paul Sutton 0407 099 175

Yarralumla

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French influences echo in the classic design of this renovated home, creating a truly special lifestyle. This is enhanced by lush gardens which offer unique outdoor “rooms”, both formal and whimsical.

A sprawling family home on two levels, the lower level comprises a formal lounge and dining room with elegant herringbone flooring, a slow combustion fireplace and an under-stair wine cellar.

The kitchen has a bar fridge and stacker serving window out to the covered main deck.

Upstairs, the spacious bedrooms are all fitted with french doors and plenty of storage. The bathrooms also have heated floors.

Located in one of Canberra’s most sought-after suburbs, this property is only a short stroll to the local cafes in Yarralumla and is in close proximity to walking tracks and bike trails.

Price guide: $1.45 million +

Auction: 12.30pm, February 27

Agent: Belle Property Canberra, Louise Harget 0412 997 894

Googong

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You’ll look forward to coming home to this Hamptons-style abode in Googong every day, thanks to its perfect balance of elegance and comfort.

Coffered ceilings, plantation shutters, weatherboard panelling and a welcoming front porch all add to the charm of this family-friendly property.

A dream home for the entertainer, this property features spacious living and dining areas, with a kitchen that has a stylish glass splashback.

The seamless indoor-outdoor living will make for great summer gatherings thanks to the built-in outdoor barbecue that overlooks the landscaped gardens and pool.

Other features of the home include built-in speakers in the living and alfresco areas and an additional outdoor space with a fire pit and custom seating.

Price guide: $1.2 million-$1.25 million

Private sale

Agent: White Rhino Property, Gavin Van Zyl 0429 269 260

Deakin

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As much as we adore a white picket fence here at Allhomes, modern marvels like this one put grandeur on display in a way that’s too hard to ignore.

Clean lines, crisp white interiors, and architecturally designed to boot. What more could you ask for? No.4 Fuller Street wows with the simplicity and sophistication we’ve come to love and expect from Deakin properties.

Spotted-gum hardwood timber flooring nicely offsets the minimalist colour palette and allows room for the direct northern sunlight to dapple and dance across the multiple living spaces.

But where this home’s true contemporary comfort shines is the master suite, complete with a walk-through robe that’s big enough to be a separate room.

When you throw in manicured gardens that look like they’ve been lifted from the pages of a high-end glossy magazine, and a covered pergola that’s fitted with an automatic rain-sensor shutting system, all of a sudden quaint cottages lose all their appeal.

Price guide: $2.165 million

Private sale

Agent: Berkley Residential, Bill Lyristakis 0418 626 593