Home of the week: spacious and timeless in Yarralumla

89 Hopetoun Circuit, Yarralumla
$1.65 million-plus
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 car spaces
Auction on Saturday, August 20 at 2.15pm
Inspect on Saturday,12.15pm-1pm
McGrath Estate Agents Dickson, Nigel Wilson and Kitty Wilson 0417 238 945 or 0417 238 021

There’s something very inviting about this two-level Yarralumla home.

Perhaps it’s the classic red bricks, the backdrop of greenery through the windows or its cottage feel, enhanced by high ceilings, a fireplace, and Tasmanian oak floors.

Irregardless, all these elements combine to create a home that is spacious and timeless with modern comforts.

Inside, the entry leads into the formal, front lounge room with an ethanol fireplace and two large windows.

The front yard is bordered by lush hedging, creating a green veil of privacy from the street.

The lounge leads into the dining room and through to the open-plan kitchen and living area. Large, angled windows and doors drench the space in natural light, overlooking the backyard with glimpses of Yarralumla and the National Arboretum.

The kitchen has been tastefully updated, blending well with the cottage feel of the property. It features classic white cabinetry and plenty of storage and bench space.

The area flows onto a timber deck. Steps lead to the large backyard, filled with established garden and lawn. There’s plenty of space to extend or add a pool if desired.

Back inside, two bedrooms are located at the front of the house, one with built-in storage. Again, that lush hedge adds privacy without sacrificing natural light.

They are serviced by a spacious main bathroom, complete with a built-in bath and shower with seamless glass, a vanity unit with a bowl-shaped sink and a toilet.

Stairs, with hidden storage underneath, lead to the shows-stopping parent’s retreat on the first floor, with views across Yarralumla to the arboretum and Black Mountain Tower.

A large living and study space with built-in desk space and shelving is tucked around a corner from the main bedroom area.

An en suite is located behind a sliding door and includes a large seamless glass shower and toilet, plus a separate vanity unit and sink.

Behind another door is the large, walk-in wardrobe with plenty of shelving and hanging space – even windows.

The property also features a laundry with access to the backyard, and a double lock-up garage with a workshop.

Ducted gas heating downstairs, air conditioning, double-glazed windows on the first floor, instant gas hot water, an automatic irrigation system and two water tanks are also included.

Room for improvement: The deck isn’t covered but the bones are in place to add a roof.

Need to know: Highest recorded sale in Yarralumla (past 12 months) was $3.95 million for 16 Brown Street, in June. Recent sales: $2.2 million for 55 Mueller Street, in May; $1.52 million for 61 Hopetoun Circuit, in March, and $1,205,000 for 121 Hopetoun Circuit, in December.

Surrounding area: The leafy suburb of Yarralumla is in Canberra’s sought-after inner south,