Open for inspection: The top 5 properties in Canberra for sale right now

This weekend’s top picks of open homes echo the theme of heritage and charm, from a celebrated red brick home in Griffith to and an old-time renovated gem in O’Connor. Happy home searching!

O’Connor

15 Cockle Street (also pictured above)

$1.4 million

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 car space

Can there be more a quintessential 1960s home than one that faithfully maintains a 1958 Women’s Weekly design? The short answer is no and the home at 15 Cockle Street is the perfect example of why.

Under a modernist facade, the now renovated home is both functional and uncomplicated, with generous living spaces and a fresh aesthetic.

Set on the most elevated position in Cockle Street, the home is so immersed in light and nature that it will undoubtedly lift your mood as soon as you set foot on its front deck.

In a past life, the polished timber floors in the living area once operated as a dance studio.

The open-plan formal lounge and dining room showcase soaring ceilings and a standout 1960s Italian chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari.

A split-level main bedroom extension at the rear offers peaceful garden views and a huge walk-in wardrobe. An elevated cubby house in the backyard provides the best cubby views in the city.

The home was also the inspiration behind Sold on Styling – a local property styling business with a distinct knack for creating charming interiors.

Auction: 6.15pm, September 26

Agent: Home.byholly, Holly Komorowski 0434 973 987

Griffith

71 Flinders Way

Mid $1 millions

3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 3 car spaces

There’s something very Canberra and something very reassuringly solid about a red brick home with a tiled roof.

If you then plonk it in Griffith, pack it full of character features and renovate it to the highest contemporary standards then you have, well, Hill View in Flinders Way.

This stunning three-bedroom residence is absolutely brimming with period staples like an open wood fireplace, high ceilings and sash windows that are complemented by expansive glass treatments that flood the home with natural light.

An easy-flow floor plan leads from the living, kitchen and meals areas through to the outdoor entertaining space. A chic kitchen combines a fresh feel with golden accents, white timber finishes, and quality stainless steel Smeg appliances including gas cooktop, double oven and dishwasher.

Two of the generous bedrooms incorporate walk-in dressing rooms highlighted by custom joinery. The third bedroom enjoys privacy at the front of the dwelling. All bedrooms enjoy a leafy aspect onto landscaped grounds.

If there’s another room that’s as important as the kitchen, then it’s the bathroom and this one will not disappoint with a deluxe style that could have walked out of the pages of Vogue Living.

Hill View is adjacent to parkland and is an easy walk to Manuka’s cafes and restaurants. And, of course, it’s also close to the Kingston and Griffith shops, great schools, the parliamentary triangle, Fyshwick markets, the airport and the CBD.

Auction: noon, September 28

Agent: Peter Blackshaw Manuka, Mario Sanfrancesco 0412 488 027

Turner

67 McCaughey Street

$1.35 million +

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces

An extensively renovated 1940s brick cottage has been cleverly linked to a modern energy-efficient extension, comprising of flexible living spaces that flow out to an expansive established garden.

The home sits on an expansive 933-square-metre parcel of land and retains its traditional facade, celebrated Canberra red bricks, timber details and sash windows.

The extensive renovation strikes a balance between aesthetics and function, providing a warm and efficient footprint within the context of modern living.

The home features a luxe segregated main bedroom retreat with adjoining study, open-plan living area with a fireplace and cedar French doors connecting to the beautiful outdoor spaces.

It’s located in a unique suburban city setting, directly adjacent to green corridors.

Auction: 5pm, September 19

Agent: Home.byholly, Holly Komorowski 0434 973 987

Spence

17 Boote Street

$730,000 +

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces

Luxurious high ceilings and large north-facing double-height windows take this home’s spacious, open-plan living and dining areas to another level.

Modern light pendants and timber flooring add a homely touch, while outside the landscaped garden and deck area are low maintenance.

It’s perfectly suited to entertainers with a spacious and modern kitchen, complete with high-end Bosch appliances, stone benchtops and ample storage.

This dual occupancy home makes fantastic use of the block which is adjacent to a large, peaceful, open space.

The existing landscaping on the block was thoughtfully maintained to offer the new buyers immediate privacy and new landscaping has been completed throughout to complement the gardens.

It’s also conveniently located just minutes from the Spence Shops, bus stops, schools, a childcare and service station.

Private sale

Private lister: Carly Dewey 0416 922 241

Kingston

44/46 Honeysett View

$980,000 +

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces

This spacious apartment in the coveted Atelier complex has sensational views of the Kingston Foreshore.

The north-facing and practical floor plan offers 132 square metres of total living space.

An open-plan living and dining area features timber flooring and floor-to-ceiling windows, which enable a bird’s eye view of the lively precinct below. Some of Canberra’s best cafes and restaurants are at your doorstep.

Extensive use of glass also allows for light to fill the unit, providing a warm and comfortable space for everyday living.

The kitchen showcases marble countertops and top-of-the-line Miele appliances.

The views extend to the three bedrooms; all equipped with built-in wardrobes. Two are serviced by a spacious main bathroom, while the main bedroom enjoys its own en suite.

This property is currently tenanted until April 2020.

Private sale

Agent: Peter Blackshaw Manuka, Georgina Donn 0477 189 812