Forrest home for sale combines luxury entertaining with resort-style living

In an increasingly chaotic world, there’s one place where we can exercise maximum influence and create a haven of calm: at home.

With more space come more options, and our Inner South suburbs often serve up really big plots. After that, it comes down to imagination and budget to create the ultimate “Club Me”.

Sophie Luton of Luton Properties Manuka, who lists this week’s Forrest feature property, says the contemporary change in people’s thinking around home design has been evident since the pandemic.

“Owners really began thinking carefully about their needs for spaces that offered privacy with others for entertaining and relaxation,” she says.

“This focus saw homes evolve into something of a retreat – a place the kids could bring their friends and where adults could wine and dine family and friends.”

Luton says the Forrest feature property offers that and more. “It’s highly private, but a short walk from the cafe buzz of Manuka,” she says.

Louise Harget of Blackshaw Manuka says there’s definitely a focus on home and amenities, along with an added dimension.

“It’s great to have a place on a big block for, say, a pool or tennis court, but you also have space to grow your own veggies, and that inspires more cooking and entertaining at home,” she says.

“And it’s not just your own home – neighbourhood friends can host one another, whether it be for simple meals with all the kids, or someone might have an extra like a sauna, and another will have something else we can all enjoy.”

How to create ‘Club Me’

Resort style

More people with the means are turning their homes into places where they can relax and entertain friends comfortably, without dealing with crowds, noise or the hassle of booking restaurants or venues.

Do it your way

Set the mood through purpose-built entertaining zones that let hosts enjoy time with guests and avoid the rising costs and restrictions of busy hospitality spots.

Luxury every day

Amenities at home mean luxuries like a pool, bar or lounge are right there whenever you want them – relaxation on tap and less dependency on going out.

Feature property for sale

A meticulous restoration has reshaped this classic Forrest house into a true sanctuary that has everything to keep you entertained, but is just 500 metres from Manuka’s buzzing cafe culture when you need it.

It sits squarely on more than 1300 square metres of land behind automatic gates, shielded by bluestone rock walls and privacy hedging.

$3,995,000

32 Arthur Circle, Forrest ACT 2603

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The classic front facade is perfectly foregrounded by a landscaped garden with a fountain.

Inside, the spacious residence is highlighted by high ceilings, recycled hardwood timber floors, and a sun-drenched northerly aspect to the rear.

There’s a main bedroom wing and a central living zone with a further bedroom. A formal lounge with display wine storage and fireplace welcomes guests, while the dining room has a built-in bar to ensure dinner party conversations never run dry.

These spaces lead into the kitchen and family zone. The kitchen features a marble benchtop, a breakfast bar and Miele appliances, including two ovens.

The primary bedroom suite offers a generously sized, bespoke walk-in wardrobe/dressing room with make-up station, and a luxe en suite with a free-standing bath.

The exterior is devoted to entertaining and relaxation, highlighted by a solar-heated pool. There’s also an elevated alf resco entertainment space with a Vergola and a fire pit.

The garden is beautifully landscaped with roses, rhododendrons, ornamental pears and box hedging.

Rounding things off is a double garage with loft space, and further off-street parking.