18 Scarborough Street, Red Hill, ideal spot to unwind

18 Scarborough Street, Red Hill
$1.6-$1.7 million
5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car spaces 
Auction on Saturday, March 19, at 10am
Inspect on Saturday, from 1pm-1.45pm
Peter Blackshaw Real Estate Manuka, Andrew Chamberlain and Alec Brown, 0412 411 422 or 0406 866 007

This charming, renovated property is nestled in a quiet, leafy street in Canberra’s inner south.

The pride that’s gone into making this Red Hill house a home is clear as soon as you step foot on the beautifully landscaped front yard, with its manicured hedge, established trees and lush lawn.

It features a simple, timeless design inside and out with a creamy exterior render and neutral interior palette.

Timber flooring leads into the light-filled front lounge room, which overlooks a front undercover patio and includes a fireplace.

Double doors lead to the open-plan kitchen, dining and family area. 

The kitchen has been fitted with dark cabinetry, flecked stone benchtops and stainless steel appliances with enough room for a large fridge.

Large windows open the area to the backyard greenery and a large, covered wooden deck.

The backyard’s centrepiece is a solar-heated in-ground swimming pool surrounded by sandy tiles and lined with hedge, shrubbery and roses. A shade cloth covers part of the area from the sun.

Established trees add shade and privacy, while a shed is tucked away in the back corner of the property.

A small bathroom including a shower and toilet is accessible from the backyard, perfect for families cleaning up after a swim.

It leads to a spare room that could be used as a bedroom or study. The room also includes an exterior door, currently covered by extra storage space, enabling flexibility or extra privacy.

The remaining four bedrooms are all fitted with large, built-in wardrobes including shelving and hanging space.

The main bedroom connects to an en suite including a large shower and shower head, a double vanity unit and toilet.

The main bathroom features a built-in bath, a seamless glass shower, a double vanity and extra cupboards.

At the opposite end of the house, the double garage is much taller than usual with enough room for a caravan or extra storage.

Ducted gas heating, reverse-cycle split cooling and automatic irrigation are among the home’s extra features.

The property is positioned in a quiet pocket of Red Hill close to Red Hill Nature Reserve and a number of schools.

Need to know: Highest recorded sale in Red Hill in the past 12 months $2.68 million for 35 Hicks Street in December. Recent sales: $2.3 million for 9 Charlotte Street in December; $1,045,000 for 179 Monaro Crescent in December, and $570,000 for 8/180 Monaro Crescent in November.

Room for improvement: Outdoor entertainers could add a cabana or spa to the paved pool area.

Surrounding area: Red Hill is in Canberra’s sought-after inner south. The suburb backs on to the popular Red Hill Nature Park and borders part of the Federal Golf Club. Red Hill is home to bustling local shops and a number of schools including Red Hill School, St Bede’s Primary School and Canberra Grammar School. The suburb is a short drive from the Manuka shopping precinct, the Kingston shops and the Kingston Foreshore.