Canberra home of the week: Glimpses of native landscape from every Aranda window

2/14 Walu Street, Aranda
Early $800,000s
3 bed; 2 bath; 2 car spaces
Auction on Saturday, March 4, at 11am, onsite
Inspect: on Saturday, 10.45am-11.30am
Rutherford Johnston Properties, Vicki Johnston  0414 910 798

Aranda is one of those Canberra suburbs that feels miles away from its central location.

This spacious townhouse lives in a peaceful pocket of the suburb, surrounded by the many gumtrees that characterise the area.

Inside, the architecturally designed residence features high ceilings and a fresh, neutral palette. 

A floor-to-ceiling bookshelf covers the front living area’s entire back wall, making it the perfect parent’s retreat or study.

This room leads into the master suite, complete with a walk-through wardrobe with plenty of shelving and an en suite with a shower, two basins and a toilet.

At the heart of the home is an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area with polished timber floors and a backdrop of greenery through rear bi-fold glass doors and windows.

The streamlined kitchen features a long island bench and breakfast bar; Bosch stainless steel appliances; gas stove; and plenty of storage.

The paved backyard has a raised timber deck and is surrounded by stone landscaping, a little garden and a high hedge, adding privacy. Gumtrees beyond the fenceline feel just as part of this property. 

The yard continues around a corner with a washing line, patch of lawn and a small garden shed.

 Inside, a small hallway leads to two bedrooms with mirrored built-in wardrobes. The neighbouring main bathroom has a built-in spa bath, shower, vanity unit and toilet.

Downstairs there’s a segregated laundry, an extra cupboard and the double garage with extra storage space. 

Ducted reverse-cycle heating and cooling and instantaneous hot water will ensure year-round comfort.

We love: Glimpses of the native landscape from every window. 

Need to know: Highest recorded sale in Aranda in the past 12 months was $1.18 million for 4 Galbu Place, in December. Recent sales: $1,005,000 for 25 Walu Place; $862,000 for 42 Bindel Street, and $780,000 for 44 Nungara Place, all in November.

Surrounding area: Aranda is in southern Belconnen, bound by Black Mountain Nature Reserve, Aranda Nature Reserve, Caswell Drive, Belconnen Way and Bindubi Street. The suburb has two primary schools, a popular local shopping precinct and the Belconnen Fire Station. Jamison Plaza, Calvary Hospital, Belconnen Town Centre and the city are within a short drive.