Home of the week: A lesson in balances at Yarralumla property

89 Schlich Street, Yarralumla
$2 million-plus
​5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car spaces
Auction on Saturday, December 10 at 11am, onsite
Inspect on Saturday, 2.30pm-3.15pm
Peter Blackshaw Real Estate Manuka,  Andrew Chamberlain and Alec Brown 0412 411 422 or 0406 866 007 

Classic but contemporary. A little opulence without being too flashy. This five-bedroom residence at 89 Schlich Street in Yarralumla is a lesson in balances.

The spacious, two-level house has light-filled living areas, including the formal lounge and dining area at the front of the property. 

Informal living gravitates around the spacious open-plan kitchen and meals area and slightly segregated family room.

The kitchen is complete with a large island bench and breakfast bar, Caesarstone benchtops, custom joinery and a butler’s pantry concealing an extra oven and a wine rack. Splashes of green enliven the classic, neutral backdrop.

This area flows seamlessly onto the large, covered alfresco area at the rear of the home, complete with a sink and fan. It overlooks a spacious, secure yard with simple landscaping.

Shared spaces don’t end there, with a rumpus room tucked behind the kitchen.

One of the five bedrooms is also segregated on the ground floor next to a bathroom – perfect for guests.

The remaining bedrooms are located on the first floor, including the large master suite. The roomy bedroom with lush carpet and a large walk-in wardrobe connects to a luxurious en suite featuring a double vanity unit with two free-standing basins, a modern shower and opulent finishes.

The other bedrooms include built-in robes and are serviced by the main bathroom complete with a long, sunken, freestanding bath, a shower and plenty of storage, plus a separate toilet. A large walk-in linen closet nearby provides extra storage space. 

A large laundry and double garage complete the picture.

Behind the scenes, three Fujitsu inverter reverse-cycle ducted airconditioning units and instant gas hot water ensure year-round comfort. CCTV cameras, an alarm and rainwater storage tanks are among the features.

We love: If you’re seeking space and comfort, this property is worth an inspection. 

Need to know: Highest recorded sale in Yarralumla in the past 12 months: $5,475,000 for 12 Hunter Street in November. Recent sales: $3.95 million for16 Brown Street in June; $2.2 million for 55 Mueller Street in March, and $1.9 million for 16 Schlich Street in April. 

Surrounding area: Yarralumla is in Canberra’s sought inner south, wedged between Lake Burley Griffin, the Parliamentary Triangle and Adelaide Avenue. The leafy suburb is home to a lively local shopping precinct, the Royal Canberra Golf Club and plenty of lakeside parkland including Weston Park. Yarralumla is also houses a number of embassies.