Home of the Week: Deakin house designed to impress from front door

By
Emma Kelly
October 16, 2017

15 Rawson Street, Deakin
$2 million (estimate)
5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car spaces

Inspection by appointment
Berkely Residential, Bill Lyristakis, 0418 626 593

This architecturally designed house in Deakin is set to impress as soon as you step through the front door.

Designed by Franko Frino Architect and built by the award-winning Capezio & Co, the property oozes effortless style and practicality.

Hardwood floors lead to an open-plan living, kitchen and dining area overlooking an in-ground pool and calming water feature.

Floor-to-ceiling glass floods the area with light and a backdrop of outdoor greenery.

The kitchen features stainless steel and caesar stone benchtops, Miele appliances, a walk-in pantry and a long island bench and breakfast bar.

The area opens onto a paved, partially covered terrace and the pool.

The entire block is surrounded by lush hedge, which doubles as a very effective veil of privacy.

Upstairs, the large main bedroom and suite leads onto a private balcony overlooking the backyard.

A stand-alone wall in the centre of the room doubles as the bed’s headboard and a side of the walk-through wardrobe. Behind the wardrobe is a spacious en suite complete with a seamless shower and toilet.

The main bathroom also includes a built-in bath and a separate vanity unit positioned below a window, with mirrors installed either side.

Both rooms are light and airy with porcelain tiles and under-floor heating.

The three remaining bedrooms take in Black Mountain and the National Arboretum Canberra. Two of the three also include large built-in wardrobes.

Downstairs, the study could be converted into a bedroom or smaller lounge area and also includes built-in storage.

The house’s clever design is a simple but practical drawcard throughout.

The feature staircase at the front of the property leads to an open landing with a large window positioned above it, adding to the home’s spaciousness and natural brightness.

Meanwhile, a subtle coat and shoe storage cupboard nearby helps clear clutter.

Custom-designed joinery, ducted gas heating, evaporative cooling, a double-garage fitted with bicycle racks and an in-built sprinkler system are among the other inclusions.

Need to know: Highest recorded sale in Deakin in the past 12 months was $2.9 million for 26 Gawler Crescent in November. Recent sales: $2.35 million for 82 Dominion Circuit in November; $1,485, 000 for 10 Chermside Street in December, and $929,000 for 21 Macartney Crescent in January.

Room for improvement: Keen green thumbs could add their own touch to the established garden.

Surrounding area: Deakin is in Canberra’s inner south, wedged between Capital Hill and the Woden Valley. The suburb is home to the The Lodge, the Royal Australian Mint and the popular Deakin shops. Deakin backs onto Canberra Nature Park, which offers picturesque walking trails leading to Red Hill.

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