Chronicle home of the week: This four-bedroom Bruce house has rentable studio

42 Jaeger Circuit, Bruce

Price guide: $1.4 million +

Just off Haydon Drive, next to the Calvary Hospital, this prestigious pocket of Bruce is one of Canberra’s best kept secrets.

Even long-term Belconnen residents could be forgiven for not being well acquainted with the neighbourhood.

While it’s just a stone’s throw from the suburb’s amenities, it is tucked away behind bushland surrounds enjoying an elevated position among the treetops.

This four-bedroom home with a separate, self-contained studio is set back from the street in a tranquil position. Stepping inside, the home is immediately inviting, with light, bright living spaces finished with polished hardwood floors.

The formal living room, elevated off the entry, is a striking space with raised windows that meet the raked roofline. A crackling gas fireplace creates a warm ambience, ideal for intimate gatherings or curling up with a good book.

The formal living area is next to the gourmet kitchen and provides a seamless flow to the open-plan living spaces.

The family chef will love the kitchen, which is complete with everything you need for grand-scale entertaining or just preparing a family dinner.

It features a stainless steel benchtop, granite island bench and wooden cabinetry with ample cupboard space.

The kitchen is well-integrated with the family room, ensuring entertaining or keeping an eye on the kids while you cook is a breeze.

Floor-to-ceiling windows in the family room and kitchen overlook the alfresco entertaining area, garden and swimming pool.

One bedroom is positioned off the entry – perfect for guests – while the others are segregated down the hall along with the main bathroom.

All bedrooms include built-in wardrobes, while the master suite features a huge walk-in wardrobe and designer en suite.

Both bathrooms, as well as the laundry, are finished with timber cabinetry and granite counter tops, mirroring the style of the kitchen.

The separate studio with a bedroom, kitchenette and bathroom could be used to generate rental income or provide a private retreat for a lucky teenager or extended family.

The home’s close proximity to Radford College, UC, ANU, the Belconnen Town Centre and the city makes it a wonderful location for families. It’s easy to see why this is such a tightly held part of Bruce.

Number 42 Jaeger Circuit, Bruce, will be auctioned on Saturday, August 27 at noon, onsite. Phone Peter Blackshaw Manuka agent Debbie Maddigan on 0413 621 131. EER: 0. Inspect, Wednesday, 1-1.30pm.