Top 4 homes to inspect in Canberra and Queanbeyan this weekend

Summer has finally arrived and whether you propped up your Christmas tree or not in November, I think it’s safe to say that now is the perfect time for it to shine.

For Canberra’s property market, some might say that Christmas has come early with suburb price records being set across the nation’s capital. In the past month, 11 suburbs recorded a new residential benchmark, setting the pace for what may be a stellar summer selling season. 

This week’s top picks feature some of the best homes the capital has to offer, including a property in Queanbeyan with a stunning spiral staircase and an apartment in Reid with the courtyard of your dreams.

Queanbeyan

With Rosalie Iannelli

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The heritage-listed and thoughtfully renovated home at 34 Kathleen Street, Queanbeyan, is a marriage of classic federation with modern design and convenience. It’s the kind of love set to last the ages.

The glorious washing of natural north-facing light, especially in the new living area, emphasises the home’s already elegant features. 

Elements such as Federation roses in the ceiling, gloss timber double-glazed windows in the bedrooms, and fireplaces with mantles (there are four of them in total) exude class and historical charm.

Contemporary components like Carrera marble benchtops and polished cement flooring in the main kitchen and living areas are cleverly juxtaposed against this.

Never would you expect an age-old home to come with so many creature comforts, and yet here you’ll find in-slab hydronic heating,  electronic blackout blinds, a Velux skylight rain sensor and, in the kitchen, an induction cooktop, rangehood, oven and Billi water unit.

Venture up the spiral staircase and you’ll emerge in the loft – a magical space for children’s imaginations to run wild. Yours, on the other hand, is better used outside in the landscaped gardens and to decorate the al fresco entertaining area.

Price guide: $1.2 million+

Auction: 5.30pm, December 6

Agent: Belle Property Queanbeyan, Aaron Papahatzis 0419 638 599

Kaleen

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“Effortless” is one way to describe this new home. It has an impressive open-plan living and dining area that spills seamlessly into a well-appointed kitchen with a window splashback, a waterfall island bench and a large island benchtop.

From here, there is easy access to the al fresco area– perfect for a summer barbecue with the kids running wild in the backyard.

The bedrooms all include clever study spaces and built-in wardrobes, while the main bedroom has a walk-in robe, en suite and private courtyard.

The bathrooms are just as stylish with floating timber vanities and stylish arch mirrors, and a free-standing bath in the main bedroom.

Price guide: $1.8 million+

Private sale

Agent: Bastion Property Group, Theo Koutsikamanis 0431 543 649

Reid

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The courtyard of this home was designed to be a private oasis with a water feature and mature plantings all around which makes a beautiful aspect from all three bedrooms.

Inside, the living areas are bathed in natural light and boast high ceilings and direct courtyard access.

The property has double-glazed windows for year-round comfort and motorised blinds throughout with blockout and sun fulter blinds.

Common areas that the residents cane enjoy include a lounge, kitchen, alfresco dining, a pool and a kids play area.

Price guide: $975,000+

Private sale

Agent: Edge Sam Buchanan, Sam Buchanan 0402 838 949

Harrison

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When you walk around 5 Andruco Street, it’s reminiscent of a Balinese escape.

Nestled on more than 1000 square metres of land, the property has leafy surrounds with an 11-metre pool.

Inside, high ceilings feature throughout and two of the four bedrooms – including the main – have direct access to the deck. Did we mention the property has two stunning main bedrooms with their own en suites?

Other features include an underground workship, built-in speakers and a 10,000-litre water tank.

Price guide: $2 million+

Forthcoming auction

Agent: Stone Gungahlin, Jess Smith 0410 125 475