Find your Zen: Prestige Griffith masterpiece with a private bridge over the water garden

There’s a lot of bling going into luxury homes these days. If your pockets are deep enough, you can have whatever you desire – perhaps an indoor cricket pitch, a pickleball court, or a state-of-the-art golf simulator.

This Griffith house 21 Hodgkinson Street, however, takes a more reflective approach. It features a Zen-influenced water garden filled with koi, with a Japanese-style bridge and an island seating area.

While certainly unique, this tranquil feature is just the beginning. Pleasant design surprises continue throughout this brand-new, two-storey home, which packs in a whole lot of living.

The appeal starts right at the kerb, with an ultra-modern facade characterised by sweeping curves and vertical timber-slatted screens. Making the most of its 1000-square-metre-plus block, the property has an enclosed front courtyard that immediately expands the outdoor entertaining options, though there is much more to come in the backyard.

Inside, the lower-level floor plan delivers multiple living options at the front of the home, complemented by substantial family spaces and a guest suite toward the rear.

Mario Sanfrancesco of Blackshaw Manuka says the distinctive home strikes the perfect balance.

“There’s no doubt it makes a strong architectural statement from the street, but that’s only part of the story,” he says.

“What strikes me about the interiors is the proportions and the possibilities. The rooms are generous, and there is [real flexibility] in how they can be used.”

The entryway opens into an expansive interior space that’s filled with northern light drawn in through expansive glazing between the soaring ceilings and the pale engineered-timber flooring.

A divided room here offers distinct zones. One side, with access to the front courtyard, could serve as a work-from-home space. The other provides a chill-out space with an electric fireplace and calming views of the Zen garden.

The interior options continue with a dedicated home cinema featuring a drop-down screen and a Yamaha speaker system.

For Sanfrancesco, the home is the epitome of considered design.

“You can tell everything has been carefully thought through in terms of practical needs,” he says. “But it delivers on wants as well – those luxury inclusions you don’t fully appreciate until you experience them.”

That’s perhaps best expressed in the open-plan living area, which introduces a dramatic twist through a sunken lounge of grand proportions. This space is anchored by a seven-metre wall of glass and a second electric fireplace.

The gourmet kitchen is centred around a generous five-seat island bench, backed by a complete Miele appliance package that includes integrated fridge-freezer, ovens, a warming drawer, coffee station and dishwasher. A fully equipped butler’s pantry, with an additional cooktop, keeps frenetic meal prep out of sight.

Waiting diners can be entertained at the illuminated dry bar in the dining space.

Overnight guests are welcomed into their own suite towards the rear of the home, which includes a walk-in wardrobe and an en suite.

The architectural drama continues upstairs, with a view over the lower level. This floor houses three more bedrooms and a versatile rumpus space.

The giant primary retreat has its own sitting area and a generous walk-through wardrobe that leads into an opulent en suite with a free-standing bath.

Back downstairs, bifold doors open seamlessly to the covered outdoor entertaining domain and al fresco kitchen. Here, the “bling” returns in full force: a pristine pool, a putting green, and a sunken fire pit with seating for 15.

Sanfrancesco says it’s a home that does more than provide a living space.

“It has absolutely everything a family might need, but it delivers a range of spaces that serve different purposes and needs,” he says.

“From reflective spaces like the Zen water garden through to the recreational outdoor options, it’s a home for everyone. It’s a home that truly inspires.”

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21 Hodgkinson Street, Griffith ACT 2603

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