Forrest home offers contemporary living and low-maintenance lifestyle

FORREST 

3 MELBOURNE AVENUE

Downsizers who like the idea of single-level living with plenty of space for visiting family and friends will want to take a serious look at this contemporary town residence in, arguably, Canberra’s best suburb.

That’s not to discount this four-bedroom house’s universal appeal, which is likely to be equally strong among families looking for a low-maintenance lifestyle within easy reach of a multitude of quality schools.

Enter the spacious lounge and you’ll find hardwood timber flooring, which extends throughout the living areas. The hub of the home is the chef’s kitchen with a sparkling, stone-topped bench and European stainless-steel appliances.

This zone opens to the covered entertainment area with built-in kitchen that provides a desirable indoor-outdoor connection and increases the year-round options.

A generous main suite is serviced by dual-sided walk-in wardrobes and a deluxe en suite. The remaining three bedrooms are zoned for privacy with the fourth providing the option of a home office or study.

The property has a remote-controlled three-car garage, centralised reverse-cycle heating and cooling, a five-star energy rating, a secure alarm system and video intercom entry.An easy-care garden will earn maximum ticks from those looking for a lock-up-and-leave lifestyle.

And, of course, the location can’t be bettered with a position within walking distance of Parliament House, and easy access to the Red Hill Nature Reserve and Manuka’s cafe precinct.

PRICE GUIDE: $2 million-plus

4 bed 2 bath 3 parking EER: 5.0

AGENT: Madeleine Sanfrancesco, Shan Gao, LJ Hooker Gungahlin, 0433 150 312, 0457 038 888

AUCTION: Saturday, February 10, 1pm

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