A private bush retreat just an hour's drive from Canberra

As Canberra continues to build upwards, locals are looking to move from the hustle and bustle to the regional bushland. Just 90 minutes from the centre of Canberra is a private escape waiting to be discovered at 10 East Street, Cooma.

Tucked away on four hectares of picturesque bushland, this 1980s architecturally designed home does not simply look out onto its landscape, but creates a perfect flow throughout to seamlessly encapsulate the beauty of nature.

The raw timber deck that wraps around the home, further entwines the structure into the scenic backdrop as aged tree branches protrude through the deck – as if to hold the structure in place.

Inside, the home makes the most of every second of natural light with high sweeping ceilings. This is coupled with strategically placed windows which look on spectacular views above the treetops to the mountains and valley beyond.

“The home was built in 1980, and most of the original features remain with some modernisation in the kitchen. The home’s floor plan was ahead of its time and offers a very modern open plan layout,” says Fergusson Real Estate & Property director Shannon Fergusson.

The spacious design has allowed for every room to feel like its very own sanctuary with four king-sized bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes and private access to the expansive deck. On the other side of the house, the master suite features an oversized en suite with a dressing room and private office.

At the heart of the home, the modern kitchen sits as part of the large family room overlooking the outside verandah. From here, the space leads through to a spacious formal and informal living and dining area with feature double-glazed windows and a combustion wood fire for those cold nights.

Outside, native landscaped gardens connect the raw Australian bush to the contemporary design of the house. Around the corner, nestled among the bushes, is an all-weather artificial grass tennis court that is sure to keep the kids entertained for hours while mum and dad watch on from the deck.

“One of the main features of the property is the seclusion and privacy while still being just 800 metres to town. The 10 acres of land is totally surrounded by native Monaro bushland and is not in view of any other houses,” says Fergusson.

“With an approved two-lot subdivision, it provides the purchaser with the opportunity to sell a 6.3-acre lot of land with similar views and aspect.”

This is a unique, beautifully designed home in a location that does not come along often. If you are tired of the rush of city life, perhaps looking outside the Canberra border for a tree change among Australia’s iconic flora and fauna may be just what you need.

Cooma

10 East Street

Price guide: $860,000-$920,000

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Private sale

Agent: Fergusson Real Estate & Property, Shannon Fergusson 0429 788 143