Top 5 homes in Canberra and the surrounding NSW region to inspect this long weekend

When I started at Allhomes, one thing I was excited about (and still am) was the opportunity to write about the homes of different people.

Every home told a different story, whether it was a property that had been in the same family for generations or a house that has kept remnants of the past. 

So, wherever you are this Queen’s Birthday long weekend, whether that’s rewatching the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations or spending the weekend stomping the open-home ground, we’ve gathered some of the best homes with a story of their own in Canberra and the surrounding NSW region ready for your perusal. 

Googong

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Googong is a town that has intrigued me recently and with 21 Larkin Street now on the market, it’s only fuelled my desire to be a Googonian.

The Tuscan style home not only boasts an impressive raked roof facade but inside is bathed in natural light thanks to the high ceilings and multiple windows.

The kitchen is as stylish as it is functional with a terracotta subway tile splashback. The kitchen also enjoys not just one, but two spacious benchtops for the grazing spread of your dreams.

My favourite room is the main en suite that feels like a vacation villa with a double rainfall shower and arched frames. Its earthly hues are complemented by rough plaster walls.

Price guide: $1.2 million-$1.25 million

Private sale

Agent: White Rhino Property Googong-Queanbeyan-Jerrabomberra, Gavin Van Zyl 0429 269 260

Mawson

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This four-bedroom property has been completely renovated and is ready for the next home owners to move right in.

It has multiple living spaces and spacious bedrooms fitted with built-in robes, plush carpets and easy access to the bathroom and study nook.

The outdoor living area is embedded in its natural surroundings with mature gardens, with plenty of space for expansion. The backyard also has a private courtyard, an in-ground pool and a cubby house.

Other features include ducted gas heating, an evaporative cooling system and a Velux skylight in the living room bringing in a wealth of natural light.

Price guide: $2.2 million +

Auction: 10am, July 2

Agent: Blackshaw Woden, Ryan Thomas 0447 366 477

Forrest

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You’ll be rubbing shoulders with Canberra’s iconic landmarks at this spacious penthouse apartment.

The top floor home has unrivalled views of Parliament House and has interiors to match its elite neighbours with a kitchen featuring Gaggenau appliances, a dual-zone Vintec wine fridge and European oak flooring throughout all the living spaces.

All four bedrooms are spacious in size for ultimate privacy, with three of the bedrooms having their own en suites.

Double glazed windows feature throughout with the bathrooms fitted with under tile heating. And if you’d like the best of both worlds, the property also has block out blinds and luxurious sheer curtains.

Price guide: $2.8million +

Private sale

Agent: Carter and Co Agents, James Carter 0413 974 912

Jerrabomberra

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This family-friendly haven is located just a few moments from Canberra’s borders and enjoys a flexible floor plan with spacious outdoor areas that will be the envy of visiting family and friends.

The covered al fresco area overlooks the inground pool and comes with a built-in barbecue, a sink and a bar fridge.

The interior spans 280 square metres and boasts a number of light-filled areas including the kitchen and formal dining room with statement pendant lights.

A number of rooms were given a new lease on life such as the bathrooms, the kitchen and flooring throughout.

Price guide: $1.55 million-$1.7 million

Auction: 6pm, June 22

Agent: Ray White Queanbeyan/Jerrabomberra, Brad O’Mara 0402 343 771

Denman Prospect

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No. 17 Seekamp Street is a real feel-good home. The kind that makes you smile as soon as set foot on the front porch and admire the subtle, but simply adorable, aesthetic details. Eventually, you’ll discover they are found throughout this home. 

With the feature brickwork, the blue-grey weatherboards, and the olive tree that takes pride of place behind the letterbox, it’s a modern take on a timeless Hamptons style home and every element has been carefully considered. 

Inside, you’ll find feature opportunities on the walls, Mediterranean-style tiling, raw finishes and coastal light features. Check the inspiring interior shots you’ve saved on your Instagram and you are likely to find many similarities. 

The northerly aspect and raked ceilings with exposed rafters and skylights add to the home’s feeling of grandeur and grace. 

But the real pinnacle is the outdoor deck that overlooks the Molonglo Valley. Downstairs is an al fresco dining area with a built-in kitchenette and barbecue with a fire pit nearby. It’s a place to sit back with family and friends and enjoy life’s best moments.

Price guide: $2 million

Private Sale

Agent: HIVE Property, Josh Morrissey 0437 799 234