Yarralumla home no Moore for rugby great

16 Hunter Street, Yarralumla
$1.65 million-plus
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces

One of Yarralumla’s most high-profile residents, Wallaby and former Brumby Stephen Moore, and his young family, will shortly be saying goodbye to their Hunter Street home.

The former ACT skipper is heading for his home state in sunny Queensland and the next stage of his career with the Reds in the Super Rugby competition.

Moore, wife Courtney and children, Theodore and Darcy, have called Canberra home over the past six years.

Their four-bedroom, two-bathroom home on a 1960-square-metre block at 16 Hunter Street will be auctioned on October 29.

Moore’s favourite home feature is one many parents would be able to appreciate.

“The biggest thing for me is everything is on the one level – that’s a big benefit when you’ve got kids and prams and all that sort of stuff,” he says.

The house features light-filled living areas, including a lounge room with parquetry flooring and a fireplace. 

A spacious family room complete with a floor-to-ceiling bay window adjoins a renovated kitchen with quality stainless steel European appliances and solid stone benchtops.

A separate dining and lounge area with fireplace and parquetry flooring provide additional living space. 

Accommodation includes a master suite with external access, a walk-in wardrobe and en suite, and three minor, but generously sized bedrooms with built-in wardrobes. 

Agent Rowan Glanville, of Peter Blackshaw, Woden and Weston Creek, says the home offers the option of moving straight in or improving upon the current family-friendly, practical floorplan. 

“Hunter Street is acknowledged as one of the best streets in Yarralumla and this is a great opportunity for an executive, a diplomat or family to secure a home in this exclusive precinct,” he says.

Auction: Saturday, October 29, 12.30pm, onsite. Inspect: by appointment. Agent: Peter Blackshaw Woden and Weston Creek, Rowan Glanville 0431 145 951.

8 Bainton Place, Melba
$950,000-plus
5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 parking spaces

Anyone who enjoys British television that focuses on stately homes will love this Tudor-revival Melba home.

The two-storey mansion, highlighted by the characteristic half-timber and stucco facade,  is perfectly at home in its elevated dress circle location with views to Black Mountain and Lake Ginninderra.

Owners Levina and James Clinton have called 8 Bainton Place home since 1991 and Levina praises the original builder.

“He even worked the half timbers with an adze (a special axe) in the same way Tudor carpenters would,” she says.

The large residence sits on 1716 square metres with Mt Rogers Reserve as a perfect backdrop.

A spacious foyer opens to a dining room that seats 18. Opposite is a large living room with an open fireplace.

“The lounge is my favourite place, but there is space for everyone to have their own private moments,” Levina says.

The ash timber kitchen overlooks the casual dining area that leads to the outdoor entertaining area including a glistening pool.

There are four bedrooms with the master featuring an  en suite and walk-in-robe.

A rumpus room has separate access and its own ensuite.

Inspect: Sunday, October 16, 10.45am-11.30am. AGENT: Maria Selleck Properties, Maria Selleck 0417 258 803.