Home of the Week: Luxury family retreat and ideal entertainment setting

4 Rowntree Crescent, Isaacs
$1.4 million-plus
4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 car spaces

Auction at 10am on Saturday, November 7, on site
Inspect on Saturday 1pm-1.45pm and Wednesday 5.30pm-6.15pm
Agent Luton Properties Gungahlin, Jason Roses, 0431 419 847

A relaxed family lifestyle and large gatherings inspired the creation of this Isaacs retreat. Inspecting the home on a warm afternoon, it’s easy to imagine spending a long lazy summer here.

The first eye-catching detail is the stylish porch with double cedar doors. They open up to bright, flowing interiors that are made for entertaining. The substantial formal lounge and dining rooms flow from the entry. Complete with a bar, it’s the ideal setting for everything from an intimate family dinner to a large cocktail party. A two-way bluestone slate fireplace cleverly separates the living and dining areas.

An adjacent family/games room also features a bluestone fireplace and opens up to the terrace.

The kitchen is conveniently located at the centre of all entertaining areas. It’s a chef’s dream, with an impressive list of Miele appliances including a coffee machine, two ovens, a steamer and an integrated double-door fridge and freezer. A walk-in pantry and expansive Corian island bench complete the package.

A fully enclosed rumpus room to the rear of the home includes a fireplace, outdoor kitchen and bifold doors opening out to the landscape grounds.

The 12.5-metre lap swimming pool is one of the property’s standout features. A water feature adds an element of luxury and there’s plenty of room to relax by the pool on the adjoining terrace.

The bedrooms are segregated in a peaceful wing of the home and each includes built-in storage and enough space for a double bed with lots of room to spare. All three bathrooms feature opulent floor-to-ceiling marble tiling.

In addition to the large living areas and striking features that will immediately capture your attention, the property includes so many extras that will make a day at home feel like a holiday. Built-in speakers to all outdoor areas, four built-in TVs throughout the home and even most of the beautiful outdoor pots are included.

Room for improvement: This home is in immaculate condition with nothing to do but move in and enjoy. Simply pour yourself a drink and relax by the pool.

Need to know: Highest recorded sale in Isaacs in the past 12 months $1.32 million for 11 Muecke Place, in May. Recent sales: $1.1 million for 9 Huffer Close, in June. $1.1 million for 4 Kaeppel Place,  in October. $990,000 for 6 Buntine Crescent, in October.

Surrounding area: This peaceful dress circle has walking tracks at its doorstep with Isaacs Ridge, Farrer Ridge and Wanniassa Hills nature reserves close by. Excellent public and private schools are just a short drive away. Isaacs is close to Canberra Hospital and just five kilometres from the Woden Town Centre. The Tuggeranong Hyperdome is 10 minutes away.