Top 4 homes to inspect in Canberra this weekend

The property market is an interesting landscape to watch.

I started at Allhomes when the 2020 bushfires wreaked havoc across the nation. Then the pandemic hit, which was predicted to send the housing market into a downward spiral but quite the opposite transpired.

The latest Domain House Price Report reveals the capital’s median house price to be $1.096 million while units recorded a median of $572,824. House and unit prices have both dropped from the price peaks achieved in the past two years but sellers and buyers alike are still out and about. We’ve collated some of the best homes on the market right now.

So, wherever you are in your property journey, we hope these homes spark some inspiration.

Forrest

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Finding faults in the home at 1/12 Somers Crescent, Forrest is difficult, to say the least. While normally, you might walk through a new home and indicate what you would have done differently, the same can’t be said here. 

The layout, fixtures and finishes have been executed to perfection with finesse at the forefront, thanks to TT Architecture and Liebke + Co. 

A flexible floor plan allows for multiple living configurations, especially considering the home boasts two separate living areas – one on each level. 

Conveniently, the main bedroom suite is on the ground floor and accompanied by an enormous walk-through wardrobe to the en suite. A second main bedroom is located upstairs.

The well-appointed kitchen justifies the beautiful entertaining space in the courtyard with a fully integrated dishwasher, fridge and freezer and a walk-in pantry. 

The clever use of complementary colours and textures stands out, with elegant timber flooring complemented by bright white walls, floating sheer curtains, custom timber joinery, feature lighting, stone benchtops, and marble tiling. 

Timber continues as a hero feature on the home’s facade, where panelling is blended perfectly with stone and white rendered walls.

Price guide: $3.3 million

Private Sale

Agent: HIVE Property, Matt Shipard 0408 218 179

Fraser

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Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac, this five-bedroom home presents spacious living on 1318 square metres of land with uninterrupted views of the Brindabellas and mature garden surrounds.

Meander through the garden path and enter the property, where you find the open-plan living and dining area, boasting exposed timber beams and direct access to the sunroom – a personal favourite.

Floor-to-ceiling jalousie windows bring in a wealth of natural light and provide the ideal spot for an afternoon drink or a place to watch the sunlight. From here, one could easily access the formal family room and kitchen or continue entertaining from the outdoor deck.

The extra large main bedroom enjoys a walk-in wardrobe and en suite while the remaining bedrooms all have built-in robes. Each bedroom also has access to the front or rear decks.

An enclosed carport also has an attached shed and a separate studio for a teenager’s retreat or at-home office set-up.

Price guide: $1.1 million+

Auction: Noon, November 5

Agent: LJ Hooker Manuka, Samuel Thompson 0412 300 774

Harrison

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This separate title townhouse is packed with lots of goodies, including multiple internal and external living areas.

A formal lounge room greets you, and from here, you can walk to the open-plan kitchen and out to the sun-drenched timber deck at the rear via the bi-fold doors, which is enclosed by mature gardens.

Other features include a wealth of natural light, Blackbutt timber flooring and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen.

The master bedroom with en suite is located on the ground floor and the remaining bedrooms are upstairs, with built-in robes and a common bathroom with its own bath.

Price guide: $870,000+

Auction: Noon, November 12

Agent: The Property Collective, Lauren Laing 0423 349 566

Garran

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This four-bedroom property has all the bells and whistles you could imagine and expect of a Gary Willemsen-designed home.

The mid-century home has spacious living areas, high-vaulted ceilings and exposed timber beams, a spiral staircase and an original fireplace.

For those who like their own space, this home offers three of the four bedrooms with their own en suites.

It also has its own full-sized tennis court and backs onto a golf course and has easy access to Red Hill Nature Reserve.

The property also enjoys extensive solar panels, Colorbond rood, external blinds and brand new carpets.

Price guide: $2.5 million+

Private sale

Agent: Belle Property, Amy Wilson 0405 130 332