Timeless Red Hill home with the garden of your dreams hits the market

The Inner South has long been synonymous with Canberra’s elite, and a prestigious home in Red Hill has just hit the market for the first time in 12 years.

Sitting a block back from Canberra Grammar School, 11 Wickham Crescent is a four-bedroom residence of pure luxury on more than 3700 square metres of land – and a peek into how the other half lives.

“Forget Mugga Way, those who really know Red Hill know that it’s in the older streets like Wickham Crescent that magic truly shines,” says selling agent Cinti Kyam of The Agency Canberra.

“It’s a select few who make it beyond the gates and experience the secret gardens within.”

Kyam describes the Wickham Crescent property as a rare opportunity to buy into Canberra’s most opulent lifestyle.

“Once you’re in Wickham Crescent, there’s nowhere else to go,” she says.

“This pocket of the Inner South is steeped in history and is home to some of ACT’s tightly-held properties.

“It’s not often we see listings like this come onto the market, so this is a really good opportunity to get your piece of an exclusive enclave.”

The home is one of only 11 residences on the tree-lined street, near Canberra’s Parliamentary Triangle, defined by the triangular shape the streets make in this impressive area.

Designed in the early 2000s by Peter Byfield, the home has been carefully thought out to every last detail, and maintains a feeling of both timelessness and elegance.

The property is split across two wings, with the living area separated from the bedrooms by a formal dining and lounge area that looks out across the gardens.

The interior features a neutral palette and wood finishes and basks in natural light entering from the floor-to-ceiling windows.

While each bedroom is spacious, the main suite is breathtaking. The en suite includes a double vanity, a lavish shower and a bath that was made for relaxing.

“[The home was] architecturally designed with plans and space to extend it upward or outward,” Kyam says. 

“The block itself is beautifully positioned with the home sitting perfectly in the middle, so you’ve got beautiful front and backyards.”

The generous block sees the house encompassed by manicured gardens, the highlights of which include a beautiful wisteria-covered pergola and a Chinese elm tree that provides dappled light during the day.

“The years of growth and maintenance that has gone into the grounds is priceless,” Kyam says. “It’s reminiscent of a magical Great Gatsby setting, enticing champagne afternoons on its rolling lawns.”

The block also has an outdoor entertaining space with views of the crystal-blue waters of the water feature feeding into the outdoor pool, and a giant chessboard for those who want to try out clever moves inspired by The Queen’s Gambit.

With two garages in tow, the home also includes a cosy retreat, perfect for the working professional who wants an office space, or those who desire an extra living area.

The sellers, who have owned the property since 2010 and have watched their children grow up in the area, are regretfully selling their family home and hope the new owners will love the property as much as they did.

No. 11 Wickham Crescent will go to auction on November 17.  

This feature is part of an Allhomes Deluxe package.

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Auction: 6pm, November 17

Agent: The Agency Canberra, Cinti Kyam 0402 728 436 & Ben Collier 0414 646 476