Home of the Week: marble adds a sense of grandeur to Deakin residence

32 Carrington Street, Deakin
$2 million-plus
4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car spacesAuction on Saturday, April 9, at 10am, on site
​Inspection on Saturday, from 11am-11.45am
​Dwyer Dunn Property Consultants, Ray Andracchio 0412 620 009

This luxurious two-storey house is in near-new condition despite being built more than five years ago.

It’s tucked away on a quiet, tree-lined street in the sought-after suburb of Deakin.

Striking marble flooring in the entry and throughout much of the home adds a sense of grandeur to the neutral, airy pallette, as demonstrated inside the open-plan kitchen, dining and family area.

Matching marble on the kitchen’s island benchtop is one example of how the design ties different rooms and spaces together, aided by a floor plan that allows rooms to seamlessly flow together.

The kitchen also features Miele appliances, modern fixtures and plenty of storage, including a walk-in pantry.

Around the corner is the media room, a flexible space that could be used as a living area or even a formal dining room.

Bi-fold glass doors flood the rear of the house with light and open on to a partially covered alfresco dining area overlooking a large solar-heated pool and low-maintance landscaping.

A separate living area at the front of the home is also fitted with bifold doors to the yard, plus polished timber flooring and a fireplace.

Upstairs, the spacious master bedroom includes a long, walk-in wardrobe with plenty of shelving and direct access to one of two covered balconies.

It also leads into the large en suite, with just a piece of frosted glass at the end of the built-in spa bath partially separating the two rooms.

The en suite features a long, wooden vanity unit with two basins and mirrors, plus a shower and separate toilet.

All three bathrooms are covered in floor-to-ceiling marble. The main bathroom also includes a bath tub and a glassless shower.

The remaining three bedrooms include built-in wardrobes, while the home office downstairs could double as a fifth bedroom.

Double-glazed windows and doors and zoned reverse-cycle air conditioning ensure year-round comfort.

A 10,000-litre water tank and a double garage with vehicle access to the backyard are among the property’s other practical features.

Room for improvement: New owners could add their own touch to the easy-care yard and paved alfresco area.

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: $2.45 million for 13 Northcote Crescent in October; $1.86 million for 22 Beauchamp Street in February, and $1.06 million for 122/2 Grose Street in December.

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 on to Canberra Nature Park, which offers picturesque walking trails leading to Red Hill.