Open for inspection: The best properties to see in Canberra this weekend

If you are on the home hunting circuit this weekend, these are our top 4 picks for your perusal. 

Ngunnawal

25 Gudamang Street

3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car spaces

This magnificent as-new, north-orientated contemporary home offers a sophisticated and balanced approach to design and space.

The home has multiple formal and informal living areas, three luxury bathrooms and a designer kitchen with blue feature tiling and a striking timber feature bulkhead, which will make you the envy of all your friends.

Maybe it’s also because the owners have thought of everything – high ceilings, a functional floor plan, LED downlights, modern fixtures and fittings, stone benches and soft closing drawers.

The use of concealed timber sliding doors in the living space offers privacy and cosiness, as well as sustainable warmth in the winter months.

You’ll also be happy to know that schools, the local shop, ponds, parks and a playground just 100 metres away.

Price guide: $650,000 +

Auction: 5pm, July 13

Agent: Independent, Sam Buchanen 0402 838 949

Holder

1/17 Coane Street (also pictured as feature image)

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces

This home is part of a group of three townhouses designed by architect Marcus Graham and constructed by Creative Building Services.

Collectively they demonstrate ideas for contemporary infill housing in Canberra’s suburbs.

The exterior of the home is distinctive, with white patterned brickwork and external timber screens complementing the beautiful snow gums that line the homes’ perimeter.

These materials extend inside through features such as custom black butt stairs and handcrafted timber light fittings, providing warm and inviting havens.

There is also sun-drenched mezzanine study that presents a tranquil place to simply relax and read. It looks out onto the spectacular double-height dining room.

Price guide: $800,000 +

Auction: 1pm, July 13

Agent: Belle Property Kingston, Duncan MacDonald 0402 337 287

Yass River

2303 Yass River Road

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 car spaces

Escape to the country with this picturesque property spanning 87.6 hectares.

The home is thoughtfully positioned to capture scenic valley views and of the large dam complete with its very own island.

Timber verandahs wraparound the entire residence, which was built just five years ago.

Step inside and you’re greeted by two generous living areas and a large country-style kitchen with big walk-in pantry.

Paramount to its design was the installation of modern creature comforts such as hydronic radiant heating in each room, double-glazed windows throughout and ceiling fans.

Step outdoors and be impressed by the beautifully landscaped gardens with a large fire pit and pizza oven.

Price guide: $1.15 million

Private sale

Agent: McGrath Estate Agents Dickson, Christopher Dixon 0414 819 377

Macquarie

4/5 Wylde Place

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces

Part of the boutique Folia development, No.4 has double-height ceilings that allow for the north-eastern sun to warm your days.

Highlights include solid timber floors and the internal courtyard that opens onto an opulent master suite.

The quality and attention to detail are evident from the street. The facade is an eclectic mix of brickwork, tiling and timber detailing.

Large sliding doors and feature windows installed up high open out the lounge and kitchen area to the expansive courtyard, with space to entertain family and friends with comfort and ease.

Price guide: $975,000

Private sale

Agent: LJ Hooker Belconnen, Cameron Colquhoun 0402 842 291