Welcome to 20 James Scott Place-a commanding family home set on a prized 1,225m² elevated corner block in one of Canberra's most tightly held pockets. Positioned in the peaceful Gleneagles estate with direct access to the Murrumbidgee Golf Course and local trails, this is a home built for families who love to entertain, spread out, and enjoy the outdoors-without ever leaving home.
With lush green views from nearly every window, the outlook stretches to the Brindabella ranges, creating a sense of space and calm at every turn. Wide frontage, beautifully landscaped gardens, and whisper-quiet streets give the home serious street presence, while inside, thoughtful upgrades and architectural details deliver comfort, function and timeless appeal.
The layout is generous and welcoming-soaring 2.7-metre ceilings, architectural split levels, and zones that flow with purpose. At the heart of the home, a large open-plan kitchen and living zone brings everyone together. Stone benchtops, a near new oven and cooktop, walk-in pantry and overhead extraction offer everyday practicality with a modern edge-whether you're hosting the whole family for Sunday lunch or juggling weekday dinners. The adjoining sunken lounge, family room and reading nook offer multiple spaces to connect or retreat, giving flexibility for growing families and those working from home.
The master suite sits in its own wing and feels like a boutique escape, complete with a walk-through robe, open shower, double vanity, and spa retreat that looks straight out to the garden. Four additional bedrooms and a separate study offer space for everyone, while the three-way bathroom and renovated laundry make day-to-day life seamless.
Outdoors, it only gets better. A solar-heated ionised pool, half tennis court with new basketball hoop, and large covered entertaining space come together to create a resort-style backyard that caters to every age. The tennis court doubles as a safe, enclosed play space for young kids-or the perfect spot for a friendly match. Whether it's pool parties, family dinners or backyard cricket, there's room here for every kind of memory.
What really sets this home apart, though, is the level of care and ongoing upgrades made by its long-time owners. From the new spa pump and roof restoration to individual safety upgrades on every power circuit, this home was upgraded as a "forever home"-and it shows. You'll find new carpet and paint, modern lighting, a new pool pump and filtration system, reverse cycle air conditioning, solar panels, and even top-grade gutter guards designed to prevent blockages from nearby gums and natives.
Add in the double garage with workshop space, extensive off-street parking, and fully landscaped gardens with automated irrigation-and this is the complete family lifestyle package. Spacious, private and move-in ready, all set in a quiet neighbourhood where homes are rarely offered and tightly held for good reason.
The Location:
• Direct access to Murrumbidgee Golf Course and Gleneagles walking trails
• Easy reach to Mount Arawang and Cooleman Ridge Nature Track
• Minutes to Kambah Village, Woden Town Centre and South.Point
• Zoned for Taylor Primary and Namadgi School
• Peaceful, low-traffic streets in a friendly, established neighbourhood
The Perks:
• Elevated 1,225m² corner block with wide frontage and impressive street appeal
• Stunning green outlooks from almost every room, with views across to the Brindabellas
• Refreshed with new carpet, paint, lighting and power point upgrades throughout
• Architectural split-level design with 2.7m ceilings and multiple living zones
• Chef's kitchen with near new oven, gas cooktop, walk-in pantry and stone benches
• Private master retreat with garden-view spa, walk-through robe and luxe ensuite
• Four additional bedrooms plus separate home office/study
• Three-way family bathroom and fully renovated laundry
• Resort-style backyard: solar-heated pool, half tennis court and basketball hoop
• Covered alfresco zone for entertaining in all seasons
• Evaporative cooling and reverse cycle heating & cooling throughout
• Solar panels, Rinnai instant hot water and ducted vacuum throughout
• Gutter guard system and recently restored roof with repointing
• Double garage with workshop space and solid-core rear door
• Advanced safety features including upgraded switchboard with individual RCDs
• Automatic irrigation and native landscaping including fruit-bearing plants
The Numbers:
• Internal living: 283m²
• Garage: 51m²
• Total: 334m²
• Block: 1,225m²
• Land value: $635,000 (2024)
• Rates: $3,677 p.a. approx.
• Land tax: $7,113 p.a. approx. (investors only)
• Built: 1994
• EER: 4 Stars
