Stretch out in sought-after O'Connor

10 Cockle Street, O’Connor
​$1.8 million-plus
6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3 car spaces
Auction on Saturday, September 24, at 2.30pm, onsite
Inspect on Saturday from 1.30pm-2.15pm
Independent Property Group Gungahlin, Andrew Potts and Robert Potts 0404 895 162 and 0408 626 096

There’s no shortage of space at this sprawling home in Canberra’s inner north.

But this six-bedroom contemporary house isn’t imposing from its position on an elevated street in leafy O’Connor.

Various living areas across multiple levels are perfect for a large family looking for space to stretch out. There’s definitely room to breathe.

A spacious entry leads to an open-plan lounge room and dining area, a landing overhead opening the space up further to create a smooth flow between floors.

Stairs lead up to the open-plan kitchen, meals and lounge area, capturing views of Mount Ainslie and Mount Majura.

The large kitchen features plenty of storage and an array of stainless steel appliances. The space flows onto a partially-covered balcony overlooking the easy-care, landscaped yard and Canberra’s inner north.

Down another flight of stairs is a dark home theatre with a projector, screen and speakers.

Nearby, a rumpus room opens onto an impressive, covered outdoor kitchen complete with a built-in barbecue, plenty of bench and storage space, a dishwasher and a fridge.

A bathroom, a large laundry with extra linen space (perfect for hiding away dirty and drying clothes), a storage room and the triple garage are also located on this floor.

Bedrooms are aplenty with the spacious master suite segregated at the front of the house.

The room opens onto a small, private courtyard and comes with a walk-in robe. The en suite features a double-sized seamless glass shower and a double vanity unit.

Four of the remaining five bedrooms feature built-in robes. Three are located on the main floor and are serviced by the largest bathroom, complete with a built-in spa bath and separate toilet.

Two more rooms are located off the upper landing and serviced by another bathroom.

Zoned heating and cooling, in-slab heating in parts of the house, a ducted vacuum system and Foxtel complete the picture.

Need to know: Highest recorded sale in O’Connor (past 12 months) was $1.8 million for 71 David Street in November. Recent sales: $1.67 million for 10 Pedder Street, in April; $1.44 million for 24 Quandong Street, in March, and $1.2 million for 7 Coolibah Street in July.

Surrounding area: O’Connor is in Canberra’s sought inner north, bordered by Black Mountain Nature Reserve and Bruce Ridge Nature Reserve. The suburb is home to popular local shops and is within walking distance of the Australian National University. O’Connor also has a number of schools, including Black Mountain School.