Why this award-winning Inner South home deserves a closer look

While the Canberra mornings keep dipping below zero, stepping into 79 National Circuit feels like stepping into another climate altogether.

With sun-drenched rooms, flowing water features and lush, layered garden outlooks, this award-winning Deakin residence transports you to a tropical getaway.

Designed by Tony Trobe and winner of a medium-density house of the year award in 2007, it’s a masterclass in architectural calm, where privacy, light and liveability take centre stage.

The home offers three private bedrooms, two bathrooms, a powder room, multiple living zones, and three distinct outdoor areas, all connected by soaring ceilings and a calming indoor-outdoor rhythm.

The open-plan layout is anchored by a chef’s kitchen with a walk-in-pantry and views out to the garden and al fresco spaces.

LJ Hooker Manuka agent Stephen Thompson says from the moment you enter, you’ll experience a sense of space and tranquility.

“Designed to maximise natural light, this dual-occupancy home delivers effortless elegance, generous proportions, and a rare blend of privacy and sophistication in a blue-chip Deakin location,” he says.

While the majority of the living area sits on a single level, the private main-bedroom suite on the upper level is a retreat. It boasts a walk-in wardrobe, a spa-like en suite, a separate sitting area or study, a walk-in storage area, and a balcony overlooking the lawns of The Lodge.

Downstairs, two more bedrooms have their own bathroom, while two dining areas, a study nook, and separate lounge and family spaces ensure flexibility.

Outside, water fountains and leafy edges blur the boundary between indoors and out, with one al fresco space connected to gas for year-round barbecues.

And in winter? Hydronic in-floor heating, double glazing, and a sun-catching design keep the atmosphere comfortable, even when frost coats the lawn.

$2,890,000 - $2,990,000

79 National Circuit, Deakin ACT 2600

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Surrounding area

Deakin is one of Canberra’s most distinguished suburbs, with its tree-lined streets,  diplomatic residences and proximity to the Parliamentary Triangle.

Living here means enjoying weekend strolls through Red Hill Reserve, coffee at Double Shot, and easy access to some of the city’s best schools, medical precincts and cultural institutions.