Top 4 open homes to inspect in Canberra this weekend

There’s always that one house up the street that you adore the most in the neighbourhood.

You take the long way home from your morning walk or drive after work just to check if it’s finally on the market and then one day it is, and you’ll finally be able to see the glowing warmth inside its four walls.

We fill our homes with love, memories and our most prized and precious possessions. It’s what makes a house a home, and one of my favourite pastimes is attending an open inspection on a Saturday morning, with a coffee in hand and the curiosity to get a glimpse of another person’s world.

Take your pick from this week’s selection of open homes to explore this weekend, from a Campbell home in all its garden glory to an art deco abode in Griffith.

Campbell

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If renovating just isn’t your thing then a walk through the open inspection of 10/19 Ryrie Street in Campbell is a must-do weekend activity.

From the sleek stone benchtops in the kitchen to the monochromatic gas fireplace that’s flush with the living room wall, everything has been taken care of for you.

Engineered timber flooring greets you upon entry, lending warmth and an enveloping sense of comfort to the entire three-bedroom home. You could move in tomorrow and it would already feel like home.

Outside dazzles with a picture-perfect paved courtyard where summertime cocktails demand to be consumed. From here you can gaze upon the meticulously manicured garden that’s brimming with decorative maples, transporting you to another place.

Not one to show off too much, No.10 rests behind a tall privacy wall so you can rest assured no one will know about your secret Campbell oasis but you.

Price guide: $1.18 million +

Auction: 6pm, February 17

Agent: LJ Hooker Canberra City, Kaylene King 0409 574 178 

Yarralumla

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This brand-new residence was designed by Thursday Architecture and offers a modern retreat from the daily grind.

Warm timber flooring and a feature staircase complement the joinery in the large kitchen, which has waterfall-edge benchtops.

With multiple outdoor entertaining areas and an outdoor barbecue gas point, entertaining is a breeze.

The landscaped gardens outdoors make for easy upkeep and the home’s proximity to schools and the Canberra Centre proves convenience is at your doorstep.

Other features of the home include double-glazed windows throughout, a 200-litre water tank and video intercom.

Price guide: $1.9 million +

Private sale

Agent: HIVE Property, Josh Morrissey 0437 799 234

Griffith

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One of two art deco houses that anchor the boutique Broadway development, this home enjoys the privacy of a standalone period residence with the convenience of apartment living, including maintained gardens and underground, remote entry parking.

The house was designed by Cuthbert Whitley in 1939 and is regarded as an important example of Australian modernist architecture, which has earned it a listing on the Australian Institute of Architects’ ACT Register of Significant Architecture.

It has been extensively renovated throughout and features bespoke spotted-gum parquetry, period wallpaper, soft-close joinery and European appliances.

The property looks out on to hedged gardens, a stunning magnolia and two separate ovals.

With a prime position on the corner of Canberra Avenue and Cunningham Street, it is perfectly situated only a short walk from Manuka, Kingston and Griffith shops.

Price guide: Circa $900,000

Auction: 11am, February 27

Agent: Purnell, Nick Purnell 0401 043 142

Campbell

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Private and charming, this homely residence has an address many buyers only dream about.

Perched on a sprawling 1514-square-block that backs onto a reserve, the back yard is the perfect vantage point to spot kangaroos and native wildlife meandering past your fence, or perhaps you would prefer watching the sunset on your front verandah.

Lovingly renovated by the current owners, this property enjoys a spacious butler’s pantry, the bonus of an outdoor kitchen and multiple living spaces – one with a fireplace for added ambience.

Expansive glass windows and doors allow the house to be filled with natural light and beautiful views towards the leafy gardens.

And if you ever need more storage room, the triple car garage provides ample space.

Price guide: $2 million +

Auction: 2.30pm, February 27

Agent: Belle Property Canberra, Samantha Granter 0402 507 90