Home of the week: A world away

8 Moss Street, Cook
$950,000-plus
7 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Auction on Saturday, August 27, at 11am, onsite
Inspect on Saturday, at 10am
Ray White Belconnen, Andrew Lonsdale 0428 486 692

A block of land on the edge of Canberra can feel a world away from the hustle and bustle of city and town centres.

This distinct house sits on a spacious 1690-square-metre patch of land on the edge of Cook.

The triangular main house is characterised by a bespoke architectural design with high ceilings and exposed beams and brick, creating a cosy, farmhouse atmosphere.

An extension has taken the number of bedrooms to a whopping seven, making this house perfect for a large family or a family with regular visitors.

An exposed brick fireplace subtly separates the open-plan living and dining areas, with windows along the entire length of the wall capturing views across green space and paddocks to the Brindabellas on the horizon.

This space features timber floors and lightly rendered white walls, with a study nook tucked away at one end.

A tall glass window sits above the door to the separate kitchen, with an Ariston cooktop, dishwasher and walk-in pantry. A wall could be knocked down to further open the space to the dining area.

Three bedrooms with built-in wardrobes are in the original house, plus tall, built-in storage spaces.

The main bathroom has been renovated and includes an exposed shower, heated towel rack and toilet.

A second combined laundry and bathroom comes with a shower and toilet.

This end of the house leads into the extension, which combines a rumpus room with external access and four extra bedrooms.

It has a bungalow feel and could be used as a children’s or teens’ area, a guest retreat or a home business.

Outside, the back of the block shines thanks to established stringy bark trees and rural views.

A verandah shelters this end of the house, surrounded by paving. The yard also features some simple garden and landscaping and a garden shed. A garage could be added.

A walkway along the back of the houses in this area of the suburb leads to Mount Painter.

Room for improvement: Fresh paint and carpet would freshen up the extended part of the house.

Need to know: Highest recorded sale in Cook  (past 12 months) was $955,000 for 14 Bussell Crescent, in February. Recent sales: $851,000 for 31 Mackellar Crescent, in February; $720,000 for 43 Lyttleton Crescent, in June, and $646,000 for 15 Teague Street, in June.

Surrounding area: Cook is on the southern edge of Belconnen, bordered by green space and rural land. The suburb is home to a popular local shopping precinct and Mount Painter Nature Reserve. The Belconnen Town Centre, Jamison Centre and the city are a short drive away.