
Which would you choose? 5 extraordinary Canberra properties on the market right now

It’s all about textures here at The Toucan House. From the marbled concrete floors to the butcher-block kitchen bench, rich charcoal tiles and acoustic timber panelling, each room has character and warmth. The main-bedroom suite has a custom walk-in wardrobe and looks out over the swimming pool, where the gentle tinkling of the water feature will lull you to sleep. Upstairs is the kids’ domain, with three bedrooms, a bathroom and a rumpus room with study nook.
Take advantage of a rare opportunity to move into tightly held Barton and a home with almost a century of history. Set on a large, leafy block, this red-brick beauty retains many of its original features, such as timber floors, picture rails and sash windows. A sparkling kitchen, spacious walk-in pantry and laundry, a dedicated office and multiple outdoor entertaining areas work for modern living, while a separate studio or workshop space in the garden offers flexibility.

Take indoor-outdoor living to the next level in this beautifully renovated Lyons home. Relax by the sparkling swimming pool with its waterfall edge and in-pool loungers. An enclosed al fresco area leads onto an undercover kitchen with barbecue, pizza oven, sink and fridge. If you manage to drag yourself inside, its split-level design on an elevated block provides views out over the Woden Valley, plus flexible spaces for the whole family to sleep, work and play.

There’s a distinctly Mediterranean vibe to this new home in Googong, from the geometric wooden feature at the entryway to the gentle curves and arches inside. Living areas face north and lead out to a covered entertaining space with a built-in barbecue, blinds and a spot for the TV. A large main-bedroom suite and office occupy a quiet corner at the front, while the rest of the bedrooms have their own wing.

This is more than a home – it’s practically a resort. The 1826-square-metre block has a 15-metre swimming pool, indoor spa, sauna and half-sized tennis court, all surrounded by spectacular gardens, with the Cooleman Ridge Nature Reserve beyond the back fence. Inside, there’s almost 500 square metres of space across three levels, including a grand double-height living area, a rustic timber kitchen and dining area, and expansive office space, games room and storage on the lower floor.