When art meets design: Experience architectural luxury in Griffith

Defined by a powerful aesthetic, this Griffith home sees art and architecture merge. Its street view is a crisp, almost geometric code of vertical and horizontal rectangles. If decoded, it simply says, “Wait until you get inside.”

First, though, it’s worth highlighting the entry via a dual-access driveway, easily made possible by the block size of 746 square metres.

That comes to a gentle halt under another architectural statement – a striking cantilevered porte cochere.

Step inside and the narrative transforms: expansive living interiors unfold over 339 square metres with the feeling of a gallery, a canvas for light and space that responds to the rhythm of daily life.

Janae McLister of Belle Property Canberra says the home has seen a lifetime of experience poured into it by the owner-builder.

“It’s such a soft, beautiful, flowing home that has been carefully designed to an exacting degree,” she says.

“You can tell the care and precision that has gone into it by the small details that contribute to the overall impression that this home is something special.”

This is a carefully curated environment. Soaring raked and coffered ceilings look down on big, long rectangular windows that dramatically frame the outside world like individual works of art.

Massive canvases are showcased on feature walls. Blackbutt timber flooring adds to the gallery aesthetic, while a prized north-east rear aspect draws in natural light.

The floor plan is straightforward. A big primary suite, a minor bedroom and bathroom sit up front. That leads into the central hub and outdoor entertaining area. Upstairs are the remaining bedrooms and more.

Directly off the welcoming foyer, the parents’ retreat is a space that fully earns its name. It offers a private sitting room with a dual fireplace, complemented by an absolutely giant walk-in wardrobe and a luxury en suite featuring a bath and walk-in shower.

The heart of the home is the high-gloss kitchen, featuring handcrafted joinery, ILVE appliances, dual integrated fridges, and a Zip sparkling water system. This is complemented by a butler’s pantry, really a secondary kitchen, where all the prep can take place.

McLister says the dual kitchen setup is one of her favourite features of the home.

“The primary kitchen is a real showpiece and a great place for people to gather,” she says. “But the secondary kitchen gives the home chef a segregated space where all the prep can take place out of sight.”

There’s also a separate “beverage hub” with a wine fridge and further bottle storage. Timber treads lead to the upper level, rising above climate-controlled wine storage built under the stairs.

There’s a guest bedroom with an en suite and access to a generous balcony, a space that also leads back into a sitting room that’s shared with two further bedrooms and a bathroom. The study or home office will be welcomed by students or those working from home.

Home comfort is delivered through zoned and ducted heating and cooling, dual fireplaces and underfloor heating. Other tech includes a 15-kilowatt solar-energy system, a whole-home speaker system, CCTV and a security system.

There are plenty of outdoor entertainment options, including a year-round pavilion with built-in barbecue, a ceiling-mounted rangehood, feature skylights and integrated heating. What promises to be a summer favourite is the resort-style heated pool and spa.

McLister says the home, which also comes with an oversized double garage and workshop, has demonstrated broad appeal across a range of demographics.

“There’s strong interest from family buyers, of course, but we’ve also had interest from professional couples and even investors,” she says.

Offers Over $4,250,000

3 Hodgkinson Street, Griffith ACT 2603

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