Home of the week: Personality plus in central Gungahlin

22 Helen Turner Street, Gungahlin
$1.08-$1.15 million
4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car spaces
Inspect on Sunday,  from 11.15am-noon
McGrath Estate Agents Dickson, Christopher Dixon and Alexandra Charley 0414 819 377 or 0417 407 249

This striking two-storey house in central Gungahlin offers airy, modern living with a splash of personality.

Step inside and the entry leads to the hub of the home: a spacious open-plan kitchen, living and dining area. A sandy feature wall and splashes of red in the kitchen enliven a white canvas.

The kitchen features a large island bench and breakfast bar, modern appliances, plenty of bench and storage space and a walk-in pantry. Sliding doors next to the dining area reveal a study with a long built-in desk. Opposite, a small set of steps lead to the sunken lounge.

A glass door opens onto an alfresco area where the current owners are installing an electronic sun shade.

The centrepiece of the landscaped backyard is the swimming pool with a subtle cascading water feature.

Back inside, the ground floor also contains one segregated bedroom and a bathroom with white floor-to-ceiling tiles and red feature tiles, a large shower, toilet and modern fixtures.

Next door, a large laundry offers plenty of storage including shelving and hanging space.

A staircase leads upstairs to an open, carpeted landing area with glimpse of the living area below and custom-built joinery, including some built-in shelving. There’s enough space for a desk or other furniture.

The master suite is segregated at the rear and features wall-to-wall built-in robes and a built-in television unit with extra cupboards that wrap around a corner, creating a small passage to the en suite.

This bathroom features a large shower, a double vanity, plenty of storage and toilet.

Like the en suite, the main bathroom features a similar palette to its downstairs counterpart, as well as a built-in bath. The two remaining bedrooms feature built-in robes.

Ducted reserve cycle heating and cooling and a double lock-up garage are among the features.

The property is close to the Gungahlin town centre and Yerrabi Pond.

We love: All the work is done – just move in and enjoy the location.

Need to know: Highest recorded sale in Gungahlin in the past 12 months was $1.28 million for 51 Strayleaf Crescent.  Recent sales: $1,255,000 for 21 Kettle Street in November; $965,000 for 13 Kettle Street in November, and $858,000 for 7 Mary Gillespie Avenue in October.

Surrounding area: The suburb of Gungahlin is the hub of the broader Gungahlin region, housing the town centre. The suburb backs on to Yerrabi Pond and encompasses Mulanggari Grasslands Nature Reserve. Gungahlin College is also in the suburb.