Top 3 homes for sale in Canberra's surrounding region this week

They say the minute we’re on the other side of Anzac Day, a cold snap blankets the city and we bid a dreary farewell to a short-lived autumn.

Gazing out the window all there is to see are grey skies and a garden relishing an endless pouring of rain – no doubt like for many of you, it’s the perfect backdrop to be working from home.

With the early arrival of Canberra’s notorious cooler months comes a new wave of homes on the market that celebrate all things winter – crackling fireplaces, plush upholstery, reading nooks and libraries.

Staying home has never looked so good and I can’t wait to see what the market serves up in the coming weeks.

In this week’s top picks, we head to nearby suburbs across the border to discover homes in these sometimes overlooked pockets, where the commute to the city is well worth the extra space and slower pace.

Googong

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This brand-new residence is a rare opportunity for a lucky buyer to secure an executive luxury home, currently used as a display home.

With a 6 per cent return on the purchase for the next three years, enjoy the benefits of renting back to JD Homes, while securing your piece of paradise.

The light-filled home has a spacious kitchen fitted with AEG appliances, making baking in iso a breeze.

Outside, the large tiled alfresco area is perfect for an evening barbecue, overlooking the landscaped garden.

The house also features a 20-kilowatt air conditioner, ducted heating and cooling throughout the home provide comfort year-round, and laundry with custom-built joinery and Electrolux appliances.

Price guide: $950,000-$980,000

Private sale

Agent: White Rhino, Gavin Van Zyl 0429 269 260

Queanbeyan

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Moving across the border has never looked so good. This cottage-style home in Queanbeyan embodies the classic charm of a bygone era blended with character finishes.

It’s located in one of the suburb’s most sought-after streets and is an easy walk to Queanbeyan River, beautiful parks and schools.

Thoughtfully renovated, the home presents a gorgeous facade with a picket fence and feature front verandah.

The interior flaunts vintage beauty across multiple living spaces and has a great sense of indoor/outdoor connectivity flowing onto tranquil gardens and level lawns amid established gardens.

Other features include french doors, ceiling fans in all bedrooms, picture rails, a cosy cast-iron fireplace, large hallway with study nook and tandem garage with automatic door.

Price guide: $700,000 +

Online auction: 10am, May 9

Agent: Luton Properties Manuka, Richard Luton 0418 697 844

Jerrabomberra

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Superbly positioned on an elevated cul-de-sac with mountain views of the Brindabellas and backing the slopes of the nature reserve, this family home has impressive proportions.

The home has a loft rumpus area, feature spiral staircase, spa bath in the master bedroom and a large fully-fenced backyard.

Sitting on 1019 square metres of land, it’s the perfect dwelling ready to welcome its next family.

The spacious kitchen features a large walk-in pantry, island bench-top and an AEG oven and Bosch dishwasher – high-quality fittings for a top-quality life.

Additional features include ducted gas heating and evaporative cooling, as well as an outdoor entertaining space that is big enough for all to play around.

Price guide: $929,000-$979,000

Private sale

Agent: Belle Property Queanbeyan, Ryan Broadhurst 0417 513 896