This character-filled home is ideal for a family looking for that perfect property to fulfill their inter-generational needs. Adult offspring still living at home but preferring their own space, or perhaps an opportunity for the grandparents to be an integral part of the clan once again? Flanking the golf course, the downstairs area that could easily operate as a granny flat offers an impressive light-filled living area, ergonomic kitchenette, huge bedroom with storage and an excellent bathroom with separate shower recess, bathtub and bidet. Direct access to a beautiful walled courtyard and calming tiered fishponds are a bonus. With cost-of-living escalating, this space could also be utilised as income-producing student accommodation or the like if preferred.
The main residence won't disappoint either. Directly off the characterful formal entry is a distinctive formal living area complete with gas fire and elegant fireplace surround, dado rails, high ceilings with decorative ceiling rose, built-in bookshelves and plush carpeting. The peaceful garden outlook ensures this room a delight to occupy.
On the opposite side of the entry is the spacious main bedroom suite. Having its own walled courtyard with attractive screening foliage is a rarity, as is the direct access to a roomy study, easily converted to a nursery or 5th bedroom if required. The lovely bay window, Federation era inspired features and large, light-filled ensuite with spa bath captures one's imagination.
There's no shortage of living areas either. Including the previously mentioned formal lounge room and downstairs living area, there's a separate dining room comfortably seating 10 people and a bounteous family room adjoining the well-designed, recently revamped kitchen. Finally, the memorable slate-floored sunroom with its impressive bank of windows overlooks the well-established grounds, Ginninderra creek and Gungahlin Lakes golf course. Housing a 3/4-size pool table, one won't want for space. The pitched ceilings and plentiful sunlight is spectacular. There's also an inviting balcony to take in the views with perhaps a glass of wine or two in the late afternoon. Direct access to the decked areas and gazebo makes it a magnet for alfresco entertaining.
Two double-size bedrooms with built-ins, both overlooking the golf course, one with timber floors, the other with access to the balcony, should keep the kids happy. The adjacent main bathroom with its programmable hot water, underfloor heating, glass blocks for privacy and including a separate WC, completes the picture.
Garden lovers take note of what this property has to offer in the list of features below. It's ideal for a family wanting to pursue a more organic lifestyle. As well, this amazing garden attracts a wealth of bird life, as well as providing privacy and shade in the warmer months ahead. The residential block is complemented by adjoining green space where the orchard and vegetable beds occur. Rear roller door access to the oversize double garage also makes gardening so much easier and there's a plethora of storage space within.
Proximity to the Gungahlin town centre, two golf courses, schools, local shopping centres and a host of other amenities adds to the convenience and continued value of this property. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity!
Features:
- Separate area of the home located downstairs at the rear of the property that could be utilised as a spacious 1-bedroom granny flat or multiple other uses
- Property is in a tranquil location backing golf course, with panoramic views
- 5 generous living areas in total including separate dining room one houses a 3/4 pool table
- Solar passive orientation; light and airy with cross breeze capability
- Brand new solar panels and inverter
- Oversize double garage with remote door, pitched roof for additional storage and roller door access to backyard
- Well established grounds with multifaceted outdoor entertaining areas
- Orchard includes cherry, cumquat, lemon, orange, mulberry, apple, plum, peach, hazelnut, pear and olive trees
- Fruit-bearing plants include Oregon grape, red currant, raspberry and feijoa
- Herbaceous plants include rosemary, oregano, marjoram, sage, lemon balsam and a mature bay tree
- Vegetable garden beds
- Gently sloping block with paved private courtyard at rear and tiered fishponds
- Minimum off street 5-car parking
- 5000 litre rainwater tank
- Built-in bookshelves and wine rack
- Evaporative cooling, gas heating and zoned underfloor heating upstairs, plus gas fireplace to lounge room
- Reverse cycle air conditioning + gas heater to granny flat
- Underfloor heating supported by off-peak power
- Rinnai programmable, instantaneous hot water system upstairs
- Roof storage
- Private, walled courtyard off main bedroom
- Bay window to main bedroom and spa bath to ensuite
- Balcony with golf course views off main informal living area and a bedroom
- Slate, timber, vinyl and tile flooring throughout; new carpet to bedrooms and formal lounge
- Expansive decking and separate gazebo
- Discreet gun safe, currently empty, that could be utilised as a regular safe
- Wide-gated access to backyard + gate to golf course
- Revamped kitchen with Smeg 5-burner gas cook top, oven with separate grill, and dishwasher
- Bidet to downstairs bathroom and separate washstand/make up area to adjacent bedroom
- All bedrooms are doubles or larger and have built-in robes
- Handy to Gungahlin Town Centre and two recreational golf clubs
Figures (approx):
- House size: 271m²
- Living size: 228m²
- Garage size: 43m²
- Block size: 713m²
- Rates: $3,700 p.a
- Land tax (investors only): $7,100 p.a
- UCV (2024): $607,000
