In a very sought-after position, arguably the second highest position on the esteemed locale of Downes Place. <br><br>With widespread views from the front of the property across Woden and the rear of the property enjoying the peaceful outlook across the garden up onto the adjoining reserve. <br><br>Nestled within private established and native gardens the residence feels like a hinterland retreat. With a strong theme throughout featuring triple/double glazed windows and mixed use of natural materials paired with contemporary and solar passive enhancements. <br><br>The spacious and functional floorplan accommodated with formal lounge and dining rooms then leading through to the north facing open-plan living room and kitchen overlooking the garden and up to the reserve. The casual living areas lead out onto the covered alfresco entertainment deck. <br><br>The upper level is complete with four bedrooms, the master with ensuite and an additional main bathroom. <br><br>On the lower level an additional rumpus room with kitchenette and bedroom is an excellent space for teenagers or extended family or a home office as it offers its own external access leading to an outdoor terrace. <br><br>Complete with a triple garage with two automatic doors and internal access and excellent under house storage. <br><br>Features: <br><br>Elevated position in Hughes backing reserve <br><br>Widespread views <br><br>Solar passive – eco luxe property <br><br>Expansive, spacious family residence <br><br>Northerly aspect to the rear <br><br>Triple and double-glazed windows throughout <br><br>External shutters <br><br>3 x 3000L water tanks <br><br>Native, mature gardens <br><br>Front terrace <br><br>Formal lounge room <br><br>Formal dining room<br><br>Open-plan family and meals area with high ceiling and northerly aspect <br><br>Kitchen with stone benchtops, stainless steel appliances including cooktop, oven and dishwasher <br><br>Covered alfresco entertainment area <br><br>Master bedroom with built-in-robe and ensuite <br><br>Bedrooms two, three and four with built-in-robes <br><br>Main bathroom with separate toilet <br><br>Bedroom five with built-in-robe and ensuite <br><br>Rumpus room/studio/home office with kitchenette and external access <br><br>Additional insulation <br><br>Solar hot water <br><br>Remote controlled irrigation system <br><br>Ducted reverse cycle heating and cooling <br><br>Solar panels <br><br>Car accommodation for 3 cars with two automatic doors <br><br>Storage / workshop area <br><br>Located on reserve with easy access and enjoyment to Red Hill reserve for walking trails <br><br>Close to Federal Golf Club <br><br>Walking distance to Canberra Hospital, Hughes Shops, Hughes Primary School and Pre-School, Sts Peter And Paul Primary School <br><br>Walk to Garran Shops <br><br>Close to Woden Westfield and easy access into Parliamentary Triangle and Canberra city <br><br>Living Area: 255m2 approx <br><br>EER: 5 <br><br>Land Rates: $7618 approx <br><br>Land Size: 884m2 approx <br><br>UCV: $1,350,000 approx <br><br>