Top 4 homes to inspect in Canberra this Father's Day weekend

Make an appointment to explore our list of must-inspection properties this week across Canberra.

Wherever you are in your property journey, we hope these top picks spark some inspiration.

Wright

With Rosalie Iannelli

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The Molonglo Valley is Canberra’s recreational heart. Aside from its premium playgrounds, dog parks and aquatic centre, the bike tracks of Stromlo Forest Park attract adventure seekers from across the city.

When a home for sale has been featured on a television show titled Best Houses Australia, you have to stop and wonder if your search is over.

In part, it’s due to the home’s eight-star rating on the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme, thanks to its use of solar energy.

For example, any solar energy captured during the day is released overnight so that, no matter how cold it gets, you can wake at a comfortable temperature without having to turn the heating on.

The other part is due to its distinctive design, including the vast ceilings as high as four meters that take over the informal living area.

The beautiful fireplace and bluestone feature chimney, reminiscent of a ski chalet, bring a sense of warmth and comfort to the space.

While this area shines in winter, the al fresco entertaining area, accessible via extensive bifold doors, makes the home just as inviting in the summertime.

The heads of the house have access to a private outdoor courtyard from the main bedroom.

Working from home is the new normal, and the secondary living space here makes an ideal home office, especially since it has external access so clients can come and go without entering the rest of the house.

Price: $1.55 million +

Auction: 2pm, September 10

Agent: Edge Ally Smith, Lesley Williams 0432 714 230

Crace

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This newly-built home is the ultimate entertainer’s dream. As you walk through the oversized timber doors, you’re greeted by a five-metre void with celestial windows.

From here, you can walk into the open-plan dining, living and kitchen area, which boasts a stone island benchtop with underlights, a Bosch oven and dishwasher and a walk-in pantry.

One can easily access the outdoor al fresco area with a built-in barbecue and low-maintenance gardens.

Three bedrooms are located on the ground floor, including a guest bedroom with an en suite, while the main bedroom with a walk-in robe and en suite is located on the first floor.

Other features include built-in speakers on the entrance level and double-glazed windows throughout for comfort year-round.

Price guide: $1.599 million +

Private sale

Agent: Luton Properties Gungahlin, Luke McAuliffe 0433 338 429

Reid

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This heritage-listed home has withstood the test of time.

Built-in 1926, this five-bedroom residence on 1343 square metres of land boasts a new kitchen with ample bench and storage space, hardwood floors and a wealth of natural light.

The functional floor plan allows family and friends to flow in and out from one living space to the other or even outdoors where established gardens canopy the home and offer a high level of privacy.

The home also has a heated swimming pool, central gas heating and evaporative cooling, and a home office for those working from home.

The enviable location is only minutes from Canberra Centre and the hustle and bustle of Lonsdale Street in Braddon.

Price guide: Circa $4 million

Auction: 2:30pm, September 10

Agent: Belle Property Canberra, Michael Pead 0431 937 684

Bonner

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This four-bedroom, custom-built property has timber flooring throughout, a separate formal living area, a family area and spacious and airy bedrooms.

The property is fitted with a walk-in pantry in the kitchen, a separate study nook and a prayer room and a double garage that has plenty of storage options.

The large landscaped gardens offer low maintenance for the next home owners and the covered pergola is a great space to host visitors this spring.

The home is also opposite Don Bell Street Playground and local shops for all your shopping needs.

Price guide: Circa $1 million

Auction: 6pm, September 21

Agent: Town Residential, Ajay Kumar 0401 536 362