Open for inspection: The best 5 properties for sale in Canberra and surrounds this week

Despite it being election day, there are still plenty of homes open for inspection and auctions to attend this Saturday. So, after you cast your vote, here’s a guide to the best on show.

Hackett

72 Rivett Street (also pictured above)

Price guide: $1.1 million +

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

A strong connection with nature through a Mount Majura backdrop and views toward the Telstra Tower are part of the appeal of this Hackett family home.

This beautifully maintained residence has been renovated and extended and features separate living and a generous open-plan family, kitchen and dining area which connects to the outdoors.

The elevated master bedroom enjoys an en suite. Bedrooms two and three feature built-in wardrobes with the fourth bedroom (downstairs) large enough to incorporate a study area.

Surprises await outdoors in carefully designed and very lush grounds. There are more than 30 plant varieties throughout the garden including a mixture of fruit trees, herbs, berries, native foods and a raised veggie bed.

There is also a separate studio that would be perfect as a hobby room, teenager’s retreat, home office or extra guest accommodation.

Auction: 3pm, May 25

Agent: Luton Properties Dickson, Michael and Jenny McReynolds 0419 688 034

Palmerston

3 Huxley Place

Price guide: $650,000 +

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces

Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac, you will find this one-of-a-kind Hamptons-style home that will steal your heart.

The home is awash with natural light thanks to its north-facing rear and high ceilings.

Open spaces flow beautifully, with a large living room opening out to a deck and lush backyard. The living space also connects to a separate kitchen and a large dining area, providing plenty of entertaining options.

Downstairs you will also find three bedrooms, including two with built-in wardrobes, separate laundry and bathroom, along with plenty of thoughtful details and storage options to make this home practical.

Upstairs you will find the spacious master bedroom with cathedral ceilings, Juliet balcony and filtered light through the trees – a romantic parents’ retreat.

Auction: 11am, June 1

Agent: Luton Properties Woden, Miriana Cavic 0409 366 266

Fraser

198 Tillyard Drive

Price guide: $600,000 +

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces

Situated just a stone’s throw from Fraser Primary School, this family-friendly home will make sure the kids are never late for school.

It offers an affordable entry into this north-side suburb and has been recently refurbished, leaving the home in superb condition throughout.

Parents and kids alike will love the park-like gardens which provide a private sanctuary to encourage outdoor play and entertaining. There is even a cubby house included!

The 1182-square-metre block also offers ample space to grow your own food courtesy of the established fruit trees and veggie garden.

Auction: noon, May 25

Agent: Ray White Canberra, Micky Jacobs 0431 957 156

Campbell

39 Holmes Crescent

Price guide: $1.25 million +

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 car space

This character home has been partially renovated to suit the most discerning contemporary tastes.

From the unassuming exterior, you’ll be awed by the expansive flowing interiors with garden views through the floor-to-ceiling glass that greets you within.

Sitting on a spacious block of 988 square metres and surrounded by private gardens, it offers a multitude of entertaining spaces, including the sun-drenched dining room with glass faced fireplace and a huge timber deck.

There is a Stunning renovated kitchen with stone benchtops, gas cooking and a double oven. While in the living area, a charming bay window is a perfect spot to enjoy a good book.

Auction: 11.30am, June 1

Agent: Maria Selleck Properties, Maria Selleck 0417 258 803

Looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life? Try this:

Harden

131 Albury Street

Price guide: $310,000

5 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

Built in the early 1900s, this true-blue home epitomises small-town, Aussie living. A tiny entry gate greets you as you make your way past the delightfully mismatched garden beds up to the front door.

A quintessential verandah with lace-look feature columns surrounds the house, finishing at the enclosed sunroom around the back.

Inside, the home is full of old-world charm with polished timber floors, high ceilings, and fireplaces in every room. And while it may look small from the outset, it, in fact, offers five bedrooms, making it large enough for the whole family.

In the back garden is a large courtyard paved with old bricks. Surrounded by established trees and gardens, it is a quaint place to play with the kids or gather with loved ones.

Private sale

Agent: Flemings Boorowa and Harden, Richard Fleming, (02) 6385 3337