Top 5 open homes to see in Canberra and Queanbeyan this weekend

If you are on the home hunting circuit this weekend, these are Allhomes’ top five picks in Canberra and the surrounding region.

Be sure to add these to your inspection planner this weekend. Our Allhomes app also has a new ‘notes’ section, so add in your thoughts on a property if you want to come back to it later. Check it out!

Crace

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Designed by T.M. Designs and built with painstaking attention to detail, this Crace elegant residence was brought to life with no expense spared.

From imported Italian glass tiles to custom copper detailing throughout, this builder’s own home is as grand as they come.

The light-filled living areas and open-plan design are balanced by clever use of industrial accents throughout, including copper materials repurposed from an industrial boilermaker in Tasmania.

A recessed fire pit featuring copper piping is perfect for entertaining into the night.

There’s also a self-contained apartment on the ground floor and the remaining four large bedrooms are located upstairs.

Price guide: $1.4 million +

Auction: 1.45pm, March 21

Agent: Block Real Estate, Tim Mardiyants 0424 943 496

Crestwood

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This spacious and renovated home sits on the high side of the street, offering views across Queanbeyan.

A fresh lick of paint and timber flooring throughout adds the finishing touch to the combined living and dining room with new electric fireplace, right next to the revamped kitchen.

With ample benchtop space and new appliances throughout, this kitchen will surely fulfil all your aspiring chef needs.

The three spacious bedrooms have windows pouring in an abundance of light.

The enclosed backyard offers the perfect space for the kids to roam around and play.

Price guide: Early-mid $5000,000s

Auction: 3pm, March 21

Agent: Independent Tuggeranong, Lauren Laing 0423 349 566

Harrison

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One of Harrison’s newest homes, distinctive style, grand scale and high calibre inclusions are brilliantly showcased throughout this family abode.

Large windows and high ceilings frame the living spaces and capture light, while multiple balconies, entertaining terrace and covered al fresco area provide plenty of entertaining options.

The formal lounge also offers plenty of room for the family to gather around and with the kitchen decked out with top-end appliances and a statement marble benchtop, guests will leave with a lasting impression.

With five bedrooms and four bathrooms, the new homeowners will be pleased to know that every room in the house is spacious and inviting.

Situated on 779-square-metres of land with manicured lawns that are both aesthetic and low-maintenance, this home sports a commanding facade idyllically positioned amongst a league of prestige homes.

Price guide: $1.5 million +

Auction: 10am, March 21

Agent: Luton Properties Gungahlin, Jason Roses 0431 419 847

Forrest

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It’s easy to get lost while perusing the majestic homes in Forrest, but 48 National Circuit still stands out from the rest. And, as you can imagine, a property like this does appear on the market all that often.

Designed in 1928 by heritage architects Oakley & Parkes and having undergone an award-winning renovated since, the home is the epitome of old-world charm balanced with contemporary living needs.

Solid iron gates define the front entrance and private hedging lines the perimeter of the 2060-square-metre property. Regal gardens surround the home and a quaint path leads to the impressive front portico. It’s the perfect setting for what is to be found inside.

Sympathetic to its heritage, the home features grand elements such as classic french doors, sash windows, moulded architraves, wide skirting and two original fireplaces.

An informal living area containing the kitchen, family and games rooms leads out to the entertaining area and pool. Opposite, a formal lounge and dining space looks towards the tranquil greenery out front.

Price guide: $3.7 million +

Auction: 6pm, March 26

Agent: Blackshaw Manuka, Mario Sanfrancesco 0412 488 027

Jerrabomberra 

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This is a big home with big views and it’s just right for a big family.

Number 35 Balcombe Street in cross-border Jerrabomberra sits on an elevated 1200-square-metre block that fronts a nature reserve and onto sweeping Brindabella vistas.

This 2013-built residence packs in a dizzying list of features and home comforts that take advantage of this unrivalled location.

It does not shy away from statements and those begin with a grand entrance hallway that arrows past a sunken formal lounge with its own outdoor area.

Then it’s down a split-level to a muscular kitchen that adjoins the family and dining areas.

Upstairs, there’s a huge main bedroom with walk-in wardrobe, a north-facing balcony and a deluxe en suite with twin shower and dual vanity sinks.

The other bedrooms and a spa-bathroom are also on this level. Bedroom three features a walk-in robe while the over-size fourth bedroom is ideal for guests.

Price guide: $1.59 million

Private sale

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