Top homes to inspect in Canberra this weekend

Whether you’re looking for lifestyle convenience or a family-friendly modern sanctuary, this weekend’s open home calendar offers a diverse slice of the Canberra market.

Highlights include a resort-style retreat in Kambah, complete with a pool and hot tub, as well as suave, architecturally-designed townhouse close to the city centre.

Scroll through our curated picks across the capital to help you navigate the busy Saturday schedule.

Barton

19/7 Sydney Avenue

Open: 11.45am, Saturday February 14

Auction: 6pm, February 25

Agent: addy, Ryan Hedly 0458 440 375

If you’re looking for the best address in Canberra, this might just be it.

Sydney Avenue is a mere stone’s throw from the Parliamentary Triangle, between Lake Burley Griffin and The Lodge.

Inside, everything is elegant and easy with Miele appliances, marble bathrooms, miles of windows and a signature enclosed “winter garden” balcony.  And then there’s the view – a leafy canopy and the city’s most famous rooftops.

$940,000

19/7 Sydney Avenue, Barton ACT 2600

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Cook

42 Redfern Street

Open: 11.30am, Sunday February 15

Auction: 3pm, February 17

Agent: Suburbia Real Estate, Mark Larmer 0403 215 246

The possibilities are endless in this fully renovated home with an oversized block, expansive outdoor spaces and a separate garage-workshop.

Interior features shine with stone benchtops, bamboo flooring, French doors and dimmable LED lighting, while in the beautifully maintained garden, you can pick your own produce from a range of fruit trees.

The neighbourhood is just as appealing, with hiking trails, leafy parks and dog-friendly green spaces, plus great cafes and schools catering for everyone from toddlers to teens.

$1,250,000

42 Redfern Street, Cook ACT 2614

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Turner

6/14 Holder Street

Open: 1.45pm, Saturday February 14

Agent: Hive Property, Matt Shipard 0408 218 179

Grab your sunglasses – there’s light for days in this Turner townhouse, one of just six in a boutique development designed by Cox Architecture.

Each room is designed to maximise natural light and highlight organic textures.

Striking timber flooring, natural finishes in the bathrooms, and a perfect suntrap courtyard create a happy house for one lucky buyer.

Moments from Australian National University and the city, this is a move-in-ready lifestyle that will instantly feel like home.

$1,350,000+

6/14 Holder Street, Turner ACT 2612

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Kambah

7 MacNeil Place

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Agent: Belle Property Canberra, Dan McAlpine 0488 055 786

Set on a 1084-square-metre block in lush Kambah, this is more like a private estate than a suburban home. Inside, a thoughtful layout offers space and seclusion for everyone.

When you want the family to come together, the kitchen and living areas lead out to covered decks on both sides.

There’s even a pool and a hot tub. If you’re a golf fan, you can be teeing off at the adjoining Murrumbidgee Country Club in less than five minutes.

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7 MacNeil Place, Kambah ACT 2902

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Downer

4 Colton Place

Open: 12.45pm, Saturday February 14

Agent: Luton Properties, Sophie Luton 0410 750 413

Spacious, clean and contemporary, this new Downer property is ready for its next owners. Light-filled interiors, luxury touches and high-tech connections promise both comfort and convenience.

One of the five bedrooms is a fully self-contained suite, with a bathroom, kitchenette, built-in wardrobe and outside access – perfect for teens, guests or extended family.

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