Top 5 homes to inspect in Canberra and Googong this weekend

I come from a big family. I’m one of eight children and my parents are both one of many. And if you’ve ever met a Polynesian, you’d find big numbers in families are common.

So, when my parents and their siblings moved to Australia and built their life in Sydney, my parents’ house became home base for many.

It was known as the “headquarters” among our extended relatives because every lunch, dinner or meeting was held there. 

Our home, for the most part, was an entertainer’s place and I think many of this week’s top picks of properties have much of that in mind, including a property in Googong property with space and comfort in mind and a Kambah residence with its own outdoor pizza oven and multiple living spaces. 

Kambah

With Rosalie Iannelli

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The home at 39 Summerland Circuit is the perfect example of how a renovation can sometimes totally trump a knockdown rebuild. 

It’s an advocate for retaining a home’s original character, uplifting the interiors and adding some much-needed space that completes its contemporary living package. 

This particular home is set up for large families and entertaining. If you live here, you can expect many a birthday, Christmas, Easter or life gathering to be hosted across its multiple living spaces and backyard. 

When the weather is ripe, a congregation on the deck is the way to go. Food can be prepared in the kitchen and passed through the servery, or you can opt for something easy and use the pizza oven.

In winter, choose to gather in the main living area in front of the ambient slow-combustion fireplace. A vintage drop from the home’s wine cellar would cap off an evening here perfectly.

There’s no doubt guests will be equally impressed by the interiors as they are with the celebration itself. Stone grey tones are combined and airy white walls and warm timber floors to create chic and modern, yet completely inviting, spaces. 

Price guide: $1.1 million +

Auction: 3:30pm, July 16

Agent: Hayman Partners, Rick & Tina Meir 0408 588 770

Throsby

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This is a home you’ll never grow out of it. The five-bedroom, two-storey residence has room for all to enjoy with plenty of space for some peace and quiet too.

With about 252 square metres of living, the home boasts multiple living rooms with a 1.5-kilowatt fireplace in one of the spaces, an open-plan kitchen and a dining area that spills out onto the tiled al fresco area that’s fitted with a built-in barbecue and kitchenette.

Upstairs is where three of the bedrooms are located plus another living space with access to a balcony that enjoys views towards Black Mountain.

The property also comes with a self-contained studio that has its own kitchenette, en suite and built-in wardrobe.

Price guide: $1.8 million +

Private sale

Agent: HIVE Property, Astrid Rodger 0478 787 581

Pearce

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Perced high in Pearce with around 310 square metres of living and a resort-style swimming pool and outdoor kitchen – this home was made for the outdoor entertainer.

An extension to the backyard was made to include a covered al fresco area by the pool that has room to host many of family and friends.

Inside, skylights feature in the living room and the kitchen is fitted with various Miele and Bosch appliances and a spacious butler’s pantry with an abundance of storage space. A balcony is also located by the kitchen with views towards the backyard.

The property is conveniently located only a few minutes from Mount Taylor for those looking for an outdoor activity and is nearby Woden Town Centre and public transport routes.

Auction: 10:30am, July 16

Agent: Independent Woden, Dominic Sisa 0498 636 232

Googong

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This corner block home was designed with space, comfort and style in mind.

When you walk in the door, the home will wow you with its forest feature wall and deer sculpture.

The kitchen shows off glass and tiled splashbacks, with rose gold pendant lighting and tapware, and a built-in bar area with its a wine fridge, cabinetry and shelves.

The bedrooms are spacious in size, as are the living areas that are complemented by expansive windows and high ceilings

Price guide: $1.295 million 

Private sale

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

Braddon

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Located in the Mode 3 complex, this second-floor apartment is an enviable location with some of Canberra’s best restaurants and nightlife right outside the door.

Inside, high ceilings feature throughout, creating an airy and light space in the living and kitchen areas.

From here, guests can spill out onto the L-shaped balcony with views towards Mount Ainslie.

Other features include a four kilogram Simpson wall mounter dryer included, ducted heating and cooling throughout and NBN connection.

Price guide: $600,000 +

Auction: 1pm, July 23

Agent: The Property Collective, Jacob Stanton 0499 999 734