Top 4 open homes to inspect in Canberra this weekend

The monthly results are in and sellers have defied the onset of winter with the busiest June on record for the Canberra auction market.

Roughly double the number of auctions took place in the capital compared to the decade average for the month of June.

Sellers are clearly confident about sending their homes under the hammer, reacting to strong property price growth, garnering the fierce competition between buyers and taking advantage of the rebounding economy to boost their selling power.

The median auction price for a house in Canberra hit a record high and broke $1 million for the first time, and there are whispers that the city’s median house price is not far behind cracking that milestone too.

So if you’re on the hunt for a new home, we hope these properties will spark some inspiration in your journey. Get in quick, they may not be on the market for long.

Forrest

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Located in the newly completed Estate development, this oversized apartment is ideal for those seeking house-like proportions but with the lifestyle benefits of a luxury apartment.

Soak in the north-eastern aspect with views of Parliament House and St Andrews Church.

The architect’s brief when designing this apartment was space, luxury, views and functionality, which is evident from the moment you enter the front door.

There are three generous bedrooms, two of which are large bedroom suites. One can be used as the main and the other as the perfect guest’s retreat.

The highest quality finishes, fixtures and fittings have been used and the kitchen is a testament to that, featuring joinery, waterfall stone benchtops, Italian marble splashback and the finest Gaggenau appliances.

Price guide: $1.679 million

Private sale

Agent: Addval Developments, Bret Loughton 1300 891 369

O’Connor

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This sound investment in an ultra-convenient location is leased until December 2021 and offers a versatile floor plan to suit the astute investor.

With high ceilings throughout the home, open-plan living and dining areas and a spacious kitchen made for the entertainer, this is a property that could host and be the envy of many family and friends. An additional kitchenette is also located on the first floor.

Think flowing proportions, light-filled interiors and high-quality finishes that combine to provide a rare inner-city townhouse.

Other features of the home include double-glazed windows, reverse cycle heating and cooling throughout for year-round comfort and an alarm system for security.

The property is only minutes from the Canberra Centre and ANU, with the local shops within walking distance.

Price guide: $1.688 million

Private sale

Agent: Bastion Property Group, Theo Koutsikamanis 0431 543 649

Barton

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With uninterrupted panoramic views over some of Canberra’s most iconic landmarks, this penthouse apartment in the Realm Precinct was made for those who enjoy the finer things in life. It enjoys front row seats to sunrises and sunsets, lakeside fireworks, the Canberra Balloon Spectacular and Enlighten Festival.

It’s also the largest penthouse in the complex and is spread across two levels.

The first level enjoys segregated living and dining areas, a beautiful kitchen with Miele appliances and a built-in coffee machine, and spacious bedrooms, each with its own en suite and built-in wardrobe. The opulent master bedroom includes a spa bath with views over Parliament House.

The second floor is your own private rooftop terrace. It boasts an in-ground pool, spa, low-maintenance gardens and an outdoor kitchen with a built-in barbecue.

Less than two kilometres from Lake Burley Griffin, Parliament House and the Manuka shops, this home is also conveniently positioned.

Auction: 2pm, July 24

Agent: Blackshaw Manuka, Mario Sanfrancesco 0412 488 027

Throsby

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When taking a neighbourhood stroll, 68 Dunnart Circuit is the kind of home you can’t help but stop and admire.

Walk through the front door and you’ll be hit with a wave of warmth and elegance. Yes, this is definitely a feeling you could get used to. Make your way through the home and you’ll uncover that it’s made for contemporary, practical living and is ideal for a growing family.

It has four bedrooms – two with walk-in wardrobes – an additional study and multiple living areas to serve the different needs of each of your family members.

They say the home is designed for entertaining, and you can see why. The kitchen is so well-appointed it would be a sin not to use it as much as possible.

Christmases, birthdays, or celebrations of any kind were meant to be cooked for in this home and served in the enormous dining area in winter or the covered al fresco area in summer.

Price guide: $1.29 million +

Auction: 12.30pm, July 17

Agent: Carter & Co Agents, Nik Brozinic 0400 280 728