House with a view ... from every room

Downsizers Rob and Danuta Kershaw hope to find a home that they love as much their current property. However, they have set the bar very high with 14 Sturrock Place.

Situated on a 1019-square-metre block, the home features breathtaking panoramic views across the Murrumbidgee River corridor.

The Kershaws built the property 12 years ago. They were already living in Gordon and when land was released up the hill, they jumped at the chance to create their dream home, which has been cleverly designed so that every room has a view.

“We designed the house so can maximise the northerly aspect and views of the Murrumbidgee River and Gordon Pond,” Rob  Kershaw says. “Sitting in any of the rooms along the main area of the house, you don’t see any houses – the view is of the river, pond or the mountains.”

He says the property has been the ideal home for family gatherings. A well-appointed kitchen is centrally located between the family room and a living and dining room.  These bright open-plan living spaces flow through to a magnificent entertaining deck complete with a built-in barbecue, kitchen servery and outdoor spa.

“We spoilt ourselves with our main bedroom,” Kershaw says. “It’s large, has plenty of storage, and opens out to the deck with 180-degree views of the river and pond.”

The other bedrooms are also generous. The second bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and direct access to the main bathroom. A large guest bedroom or rumpus room is on the lower level with its own bathroom and would be an ideal teenager’s retreat.

Two garages under the roofline provide about 90 square metres of garage and storage space.

No. 14 Sturrock Place, Gordon, will be auctioned on July 25 through Peter Blackshaw Real Estate Manuka agents Alec Brown and Andrew Chamberlain.

Price guide: Interest expected above $760,000 Inspect: 11.15-11.45am EER: 1.5.

The perfect family home

A stunning four-bedroom home has hit the market in Jerrabomberra. The Doricics are the original owners of the property and crafted the perfect home for their young family.

“Everything in the home has been a personal choice,” Teresa Doricic says. “A lot of heart and soul and effort went into choosing things and making sure the home was going to be very functional.”

With multiple living spaces, a covered patio and a saltwater swimming pool, the home is an entertainer’s dream. It is set in a quiet location backing reserve.

Doricic says the family has lots of fond memories of the property but now that the kids are older, they’re ready to move on to the next challenge.

No. 26 Freestone Crescent, Jerrabomberra, is for sale by negotiation through Luton Properties Tuggeranong agent Mina Etminan. Price guide: High $800,000s to low $900,000s. Inspect: Saturday, 1-1.45pm.