Home of the week: Reserve-side living in Bonner

68 Bilin Bilin Street, Bonner
$700,000-plus
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces
Inspect on Saturday, from 12:20pm-12:50pm
Luton Properties Gungahlin,  Samantha Hague 0431 846 866

If you’re lucky enough to live next to a reserve you want to make the most of it.

This four-bedroom house in a quiet pocket of Bonner does just that.

Expanses of glass open the home to a backdrop of greenery, drenching internal living spaces with natural light.

Stone detail and a large timber door are the front facade’s key features, blending well with the surrounding environment.

Inside, a classic blend of ironbark timber floors and lush, grey carpet keep with the palette. It’s modern done well.

At the front of the house is a formal living area, with sliding doors to the spare bedroom, which could double as a rumpus room or study.

Cleverly placed windows in both rooms steal glimpses of the reserve across the road.

At the heart of the home is the open-plan kitchen, living and dining area. Numerous windows create a backdrop of greenery, boosted by the property’s slight elevation and high ceilings.

The internal space flows onto a covered patio with timber decking, overlooking a large patch of lawn bordered by simple landscaping – a good canvas.

The sleek modern kitchen features a large island bench and breakfast bar, loads of storage including a walk-in pantry, stainless-steel appliances and some cool tap wear.

​Splashes of light blue on the island bench and splashback tie in with other parts of the house.

Like the shared living areas, the master bedroom boasts a lovely view of green space and trees through a glass sliding door to the yard. 

It comes with a walk-in wardrobe with lots of shelving and an en suite with a seamless glass shower and large shower head, a stylish vanity and a toilet.

Dark grey floor tiles match the home’s carpet, while blue feature tiles above the sink are a stylish touch.

The main bathroom features a similar palette, plus a large shower, a luxurious-looking free-standing bath, a large vanity with two sinks and a toilet. 

It is surrounded by the remaining two bedrooms, both with built-in wardrobes, and good-sized laundry with access to the yard.

A double garage, double-glazed windows, ducted reverse-cycle heating and cooling throughout and a 4000-litre tank are among the features.

Aside from that reserve, the property is also within a short walk of a park and not too far from the local shops.

Room for improvement: The yard could be upgraded with anything from a pool to garden beds.

Need to know: Highest recorded sale in Bonner (past 12 months) was $915,000 for 18 Mabo Boulevard, in May. Recent sales: $905,000 for 15 Clancy Mckenna Crescent, in February; $812,500 for 9 Bilin Bilin Street, in October, and $580,000 for 4 Calyute Street, in June.

Surrounding area:​ Bonner is in north-eastern Gungahlin, wedged between Horse Park Drive and Mulligans Flat Nature Reserve. The suburb is home to its own shops, Neville Bonner Primary School and pockets of reserve. Bonner is five minutes from the Gungahlin Town Centre.​