Top 4 homes to inspect in Canberra this weekend

O’Connor

With Rosalie Iannelli

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While the facade of the house at 4 Blackbutt Street is beautiful, it’s also a little deceiving.

It paints the picture of a stunning modern and modest home, but what awaits inside is a complete luxury residence of the grandest proportions.

It is an enormous 476 square metres set across three levels. The lower level holds a four-car garage and a segregated bedroom – with an en suite – which can act as a teenager’s retreat or private guest accommodation.

The upper level boasts an opulent main bedroom, with an en suite, an enormous walk-in wardrobe and a balcony, crafted to the nth degree and providing a great escape at a day’s end.

But most of the excitement happens on the ground floor, where seemingly endless living spaces – a rumpus room, office, kitchen (with supersized scullery), family room, lounge room, children’s rumpus and three bedrooms – are adorned with the finest finishes.

Things only get better outside where a masterfully designed outdoor kitchen and al fresco space overlook a heated lap pool with a spa. This gazebo comes equipped with a custom pizza oven, gas fireplace, built-in barbecue and fridge.

Price guide: $3 million+

Auction: 6pm, February 14

Agent: Blackshaw Woden, Rowan Glanville 0431 145 951

Red Hill

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There are new homes and then there are new homes – the ones that tick all the right boxes: a good location, functional and stylish. 

This is exactly what you get at 23 Cygnet Crescent. The three-level property is impressive on each floor.

The garage and laundry are on the first floor, while the open-plan dining and living area is on the second, as is the kitchen with a stylish waterfall bench big enough for the spread of your dreams.

With a suite of Miele appliances available, whipping up a home cooked meal sounds all the sweeter. A balcony is also found on northern end of the second floor and an al fresco area overlooking the landscaped gardens on the southern end.

The bedrooms, on the third floor, are all spacious with the main suite enjoying its own en suite and walk in wardrobe, as well as a private balcony.

Price guide: $2 million

Auction: 10:30am, February 18

Agent: Belle Property Canberra, Louise Harget 0412 997 894

Taylor

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With more than 300 square metres of living space, this home has many rooms for all to gather in and enjoy.

On entry, a lounge room greets any visitor which spills into a theatre room and a built-in study.

The house enjoys an open-plan kitchen, dining and formal living space that flows out onto an atrium and al fresco area.

Other features include LED lighting throughout, zoned and ducted reverse cycle air conditioning and rainwater tank.

Price guide: $1.5 million

Auction: 11:30am, February 18

Agent: Confidence Real Estate, Alvin Nappilly 0426 146 118

Strathnairn

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A fantastic floor plan is exactly what is on offer at this address, as is a neutral colour palette, a large kitchen and a great location, opposite Hilltop Park and nearby Community Recreation Park.

The separate title terrace home boasts a sizable laundry, a powder room wit Terrazo-style styles and a large landing area that could be used as a study.

The bedrooms are spacious in size and enjoy a wealth of natural light.

With Brindabella Hill within perfect view, every sunset will be picturesque.

Price guide: $899,000+

Private sale

Agent: PURNELL, Saphron Packman 0484 129 418