Garran home hits the market for the first time in 50 years

4 Harpur Street, Garran

Price guide: $860,000+

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 car spaces

Garran was considered one of Canberra’s outer suburbs when this home was built on Harpur Street in 1967.

Fifty years later, this solidly built, three-bedroom, family residence has now come onto the market for the first time.

The homeowner’s daughter, Jenny Waldie, remembers the fun she and her brother had playing on the building site as the home, designed by her parents, was gradually realised.

“They really liked the size of the block and its views,” she says.

“Mum and dad were also keen to create a house with maximum ‘useability’ that also took advantage of its north-facing aspect.”

Two large living areas capture the sun and Jenny recalls many casual meals in the “sunroom” that opens onto an outdoor entertaining area.

At the front of the home is a large kitchen that flows into the formal dining room. There are three generous bedrooms all with built-in robes. The main bathroom has a bath and shower and a separate toilet has a second shower.

Beneath the home is a triple garage, a workshop, cellar and plenty of storage.

Auction: Saturday, March 25, 1pm, on site. Inspect: Saturday, March 18, 1pm-1.30pm; Saturday, March 25, 12.30pm-1pm. Agents: Jane Kusetic, Chris Wilson, Cream Residential, 0408 662 119, 0418 620 686