Going up leaves room to play in Casey

14 Chilton Street, Casey
$839,000-plus

If you’ve got a block roughly half this size and want to build a large house without sacrificing a backyard, what’s the solution? 

One answer: build up. This five-bedroom house in Casey is an example of just that.

Step inside and the first room you come across is the formal lounge, with a partially raised ceiling adding interest.

The ground floor is very much the shared living hub, with a small set of stairs leading to the open-plan kitchen, living and dining area.

This space – and the house as a whole – features the kind of fresh, neutral, modern palette that will appeal to a range of buyers hoping to make their own mark on the property – or just move in.

The airy kitchen features stainless steel appliances and plenty of storage space, with a large island bench and breakfast bar dividing the room from the dining and living quarters.

The space flows onto the large undercover patio through glass sliding doors.

The backyard is a canvas with room to move and some nice stone edging along parts of the fence line.

Like an increasing number of houses, the design of 14 Chilton Street has taken into account flexible living options, with a segregated guest bedroom and en suite located on the ground floor.

The remaining four bedrooms are located upstairs on the first floor, including the master bedroom with sweeping views over the region. It comes with a large walk-in wardrobe and an en suite with a large shower and double vanity.

A street-facing balcony off the rumpus room – the perfect space for children and teenagers, a large study or a fifth bedroom – captures similar views.

The remaining two bedrooms feature built-in wardrobes and are located next to the main bathroom, complete with a built-in bath, shower and toilet.

A laundry with ample storage, linen cupboards, double-glazed windows and ducted air-conditioning are among the other features. A two-car garage is complemented by an extra, off-street parking space. 

The property is within walking distance of Casey Market Town and parkland.

Inspect on Saturday, from10.30am-11.30am. Agents: Edward Duran and Jhoanna Mendoza, InStyle Estate Agents Inner South & Queanbeyan, 0403 737 614 and 0402 771 220.

We love: Sunlit living spaces are bright and airy and will appeal to a range of prospective buyers.

Need to know: Highest recorded sale in Casey (past 12 months) was $1,050,000 for 40 Ashton Calvert Street, in May. Recent sales: $975,000 for 34 Ashton Calvert Street, in April; $793,000 for 7 Nankervis Street, in June, and $460,000 for 16 Dunk Street, in August.

Surrounding area: Casey is in northern Gungahlin and home to the bustling Casey Market Town shopping precinct. The suburb has pockets of parkland and wetlands. Casey is close to major thoroughfares including Horse Park Drive, Clarrie Hermes Drive and the Barton Highway.