Top 4 open homes to inspect in Canberra this weekend

Whether you’re on the hunt for a new home or simply gauging the market, we’ve trawled through the many properties for sale right now and have picked out four of the best on the market.

Ainslie

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Number 36A Duffy Street is the kind of home you’ll want to be in all the time. It’s a quaint retreat with a minimal interior palette that promises to keep you calm and centred, and a layout that will encourage you to stay organised.

This likely has something to do with the stone benchtops, clean white walls, light-filled living spaces, spotted gum floors, custom timber joinery and seemingly endless cupboards and drawers for storage.

It personifies the proverb “a place for everything and everything in its place”, and that’s exactly the kind of orderliness we all need leading into a new year.

Situated at the base of Mount Ainslie, the home has direct access to walking and cycling trails, so a soothing (but most definitely calorie-burning) nature walk is as simple as lacing up the joggers and locking the front door.

When you return, kick off the shoes, pour yourself a cold glass of riesling harvested right here in the Canberra District wine region, pull out some swiss cheese and crackers from Ainslie IGA, and enjoy a break on the balcony while the sun sets over Black Mountain. Goodness knows you’ve earned it.

Price guide: $1.7 million +

Auction: 6pm, December 17

Agent: HIVE Property, Bree Prince 0450 566 150

Campbell

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This stylish apartment in the Saint Germain boutique development is situated on the second floor with gorgeous views overlooking Hassett Park and Mount Ainslie.

This tightly held complex is peaceful and private, and No.6 sports an elegant interior that flows onto a wide private balcony.  Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors provide an intimate connection with the balcony.

The kitchen is a splash of teal, designed with marble benchtops, Miele appliances and gold accent fittings.

A standout feature is the herringbone timber flooring from the entry to the open-plan living and dining area, injecting warmth into the floor plan.

Additional high-end appointments include double-glazed windows and reverse-cycle heating and airconditioning which add to the home’s high energy rating.

Price guide: $1.125 million +

Private sale

Agent: Luton Properties Manuka, Miriana Cavic 0409 366 266

Turner

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One of only four townhouses, this home embodies a contemporary build with a nod to heritage. The talking point of the interior is undoubtedly the “old Canberra reds” (bricks) bringing old-world charm into the next generation.

The feature wall runs through the entire residence, complemented by a double-height ceiling.

They say the best memories are made around the table and at No. 22 Holder Street, the open-plan kitchen, dining and living areas will allow memories to be made from anywhere in this home.

Accommodate your family, work from home, or have extra space for guests upstairs with the main suite and private balcony separate from the remaining two bedrooms.

Other features of the home include the gas fireplace in the living room and a custom-built bookshelf in the first-floor hallway and in one of the bedrooms.

Price guide: $1.15 million +

Auction: 6pm, December 16

Agent: Badenoch Real Estate Sales, Symon Badenoch 0412 898 690

Kingston

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Being an end unit in the Element building, this modern apartment shares only one wall with next door and offers three extra windows for added natural light.

The 2.8-metre high, exposed concrete ceilings in the living area give a greater feeling of space and residents can enjoy shared perks like the rooftop garden and eight-person cinema.

The kitchen is both stylish and functional, fitted with a Miele cooktop and oven, stone benchtops and an integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher.

Other features of this apartment include double-glazed windows throughout ensuring comfort all year round and a lockable storage enclosure in the basement car space.

Nestled in the heart of the Kingston Foreshore, some of Canberra’s best restaurants are right outside your door including Molto Italian which won the ACT Restaurant of the Year award this week.

Price guide: $560,000 +

Private sale

Agent: Independent Inner North & City, Mark Larmer 0403 215 246