'Literally the forever home': renovated family residence in Banks sure to impress

There’s something comforting about the idea of putting down roots – finding a home that suits your life now and will still make sense five, 10, or even 20 years from now.

That’s how 29 Galbraith Close in Banks is set up. The four-bedroom family home offers a lifestyle that’s equal parts spacious, practical and elevated, both literally and figuratively.

Set on a 993-square-metre block and enjoying one of the street’s highest vantage points, it captures sweeping views across the Tuggeranong Valley to the Brindabellas, with a west-facing aspect that turns golden at sunset.

But the home is far more than just a vantage point.

“It’s literally the forever home,” says listing agent Luke Lindley of AM Property Agency. “It’s the home that you buy to stay in until you’re ready to downsize.”

Owned and lived in by the same family since 2008, the property has been lovingly extended and upgraded over time to suit their growing needs, and now, it’s ready for the next family to make their own long-term memories.

From the double-door formal entry with its soaring ceilings and contemporary chandelier, the house opens up in both directions – one wing for living, the other for sleeping.

The main-bedroom suite is a private parents’ retreat. Positioned at the front, it takes in those mountain views and features a walk-in wardrobe and a dual-vanity en suite.

The other three oversized bedrooms, all with built-in robes, are zoned around a separate living space and a family bathroom with a separate toilet.

The oversized laundry comes with walk-in storage and a door that can be closed to hide the mess.

The home is designed around flexibility. It offers private spaces for kids and parents, with a layout that changes as the family does.

“If the kids are a little bit older, they can have their own separation from the parents when they’ve got their friends over,” Lindley says.

The central living area is the open-plan heart of the home.

The kitchen, meals and family spaces flow together over stunning herringbone oak flooring and are framed by west-facing windows fitted with plantation shutters.

The gourmet kitchen includes Corian benchtops, a 900-millimetre gas cooktop, reverse osmosis tap, double sink, and generous pantry storage.

Tucked neatly underneath is a double garage with an adjoining multipurpose room currently set up as a full home gym.

If there’s a showpiece in this home, it’s the outdoor entertaining area.

A 90-square-metre covered deck with a pergola and kitchenette overlooks a solar-heated mineral pool with stone paving and a tranquil water feature.

The pool has been placed to maximise the block’s elevation, Lindley says. “You can actually be in that pool looking out over the view. It’s perfect for entertaining.

“And there’s a side entrance, so if you’re hosting, guests can get to the backyard without going through the house.”

The backyard features a private, low-maintenance garden, while the front of the property offers a secondary driveway providing off-street parking space for boats, trailers, or vehicles.

Then there’s the location. Lindley says Galbraith Close is known as one of Banks’ most desirable streets for good reason: it offers a peaceful, elevated position, with access to nature just a few steps from the front door.

“Literally from the doorstep of this house, you can just walk down to the end of the street and up onto some beautiful nature reserves,” he says.

“The family used to do that when the kids were younger.

“So you’re still in Canberra, still in the suburbs, but you’ve got access to nature right on your doorstep.”

In a street known for its tightly held family homes, this is the kind of place you move into with no plans to leave.

Auction 12/07/25

29 Galbraith Close, Banks ACT 2906

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