Home of the week: sweeping views from elevated Casey house

17 Beanland Street, Casey
$700,000-plus
4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car spaces
Sale by negotiation
Inspect on Saturday, from 12.45pm-1.15pm
LJ Hooker Kippax, Peta Barrett 0499 044 028

One of the great things about Canberra is the number of hills and reserves dotted around the city.

It makes for some spectacular views from houses perched atop a rise in the road.

A pocket of these homes can be found in Casey and this property at Casey is no exception.

The house has been built to take advantage of its position, with most rooms located on the first floor.

Stepping into the entry, the double garage is to your left and a versatile rumpus room on your right.

The rumpus room could double as guest accommodation, containing enough room to comfortably fit a large bed alongside a living and meals area.

It also comes with an en suite, while the built-in robe already has the nuts and bolts in place to be transformed into a kitchenette.

The remaining rooms are located at the top of a flight of stairs, including the lounge room with views over Gungahlin and the Brindabellas.

The pallette is light and airy, providing a good base for a new owner to add their own touches.

 Sweeping views over parts of Canberra can be enjoyed from the master bedroom, while a cleverly-placed narrow window above the existing bed offers a glimpse of the nature reserve located next door.

This bedroom comes with a large walk-in wardrobe and an en suite, complete with a large shower and a deep, bowl-shaped sink.

The remaining three bedrooms include built-in wardrobes. One could be used as a study and they are serviced by a main bathroom complete with a built-in bath, large shower and another lovely sink.

A modern kitchen overlooks the open-plan living and dining area at the rear of the house and includes a walk-in pantry, plenty of bench space and stainless steel appliances.

The area flows onto the covered alfresco overlooking the simple, landscaped backyard and more of the neighbouring reserve.

NBN connectivity, extra storage space under the house, solar electricity and ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning are among the other features.

The property is within walking distance of the new Casey Marketplace and close to a number of major thoroughfares including the Barton Highway, Clarrie Hermes Drive and Horse Park Drive.

Need to know: Highest recorded sale in Casey(past 12 months) was $1,223,206 for 81 Greg Urwin Circuit, in September. Recent sales: $1.05 million for 40 Ashton Calvert Street, in May; $830,000 for 32 Borthwick Avenue, in June, and $731,000 for 24 Grosvenor Street, in May.

Surrounding area: Casey is in north-western Gungahlin and surrounded by pockets of nature reserve. The suburb houses the new Casey Marketplace shopping precinct. Casey is close to a number of the region’s schools and the popular Gold Creek Village.