Positioned in one of the Woden Valley's most distinguished locations, this remarkable family residence on Sheehan Street backs directly onto Mount Taylor and embodies a rare opportunity to secure a home of exceptional elegance, prestige, and scale. With sweeping views, an impressive street presence, and a design that masterfully blends refined entertaining with relaxed family living, this property sets the benchmark for high-class living.
The kitchen is both grand in scale and refined in execution, offering extensive marble benchtops, a built-in pantry, and premium appliances. These include a Fisher and Paykel two-drawer dishwasher, along with Miele ovens, microwave, induction cooktop with gas side burner, fridge, freezer, and a two-zone under-bench wine conditioning unit. Sydney Bluegum timber benchtops add further warmth and character. Seamlessly connected to the dining and family areas, the kitchen forms the central heart of the home.
Accommodation is substantial, with five bedrooms across both levels complemented by a dedicated study or office fitted with custom shelving and a Sydney Bluegum timber benchtop desk. The main bedroom is a private sanctuary, overlooking a leafy canopy with access to a balcony. It features a large ensuite finished in marble with a luxurious bath and built-in robes, creating a retreat of sophistication and comfort. One of the ground bedrooms is a dedicated guest suite with its own ensuite, providing privacy and convenience for visitors. Additional bedrooms provide generous space and comfort, each enhanced with built-in robes and easy access to bathrooms.
A series of elegant living areas invite both relaxation and grand entertaining. The light-filled lounge and dining rooms are complemented by a central family area with bespoke cabinetry, display lighting, and storage. The living area opens to a spectacular alfresco area with granite paving and integrated lighting, overlooking landscaped grounds framed by striking blue stone retaining walls. Here, fruit trees, roses, and flowering plants create a tranquil setting, enhanced by a nearby water feature that adds further serenity.
The newly constructed concrete-tiled pool, measuring 10x4m, includes a cascading spa, ionised sterilisation system, automatic solar heating, gas heating to the spa, and an in-floor cleaning system. Surrounded by landscaped gardens and travertine paved surrounds, it offers a resort-style setting of sophistication and seclusion.
Bathrooms are finished to an exceptional standard with marble floors and walls, while the main bathroom includes a bath, shower, and underfloor heating. The updated laundry provides ample storage with marble finishes and direct outdoor access. Infloor heating extends beneath tiles throughout the home, ensuring year-round comfort. Climate control is provided by two ducted AC systems, one on each level, and a rear studio with its own split system adds flexibility. A two-way marble fireplace elegantly connects the lounge and living areas, offering ambience and warmth.
A double garage for two vehicles includes extensive storage and a climate-controlled wine cellar, complemented by a separate single garage for a third car with direct internal access. A circular driveway with dual entrances adds convenience. The front and back yards are fully illuminated, and the automated Hunter irrigation system with 28 stations ensures thriving gardens. Security features include a full house alarm and a separate alarm for the cellar. Rainwater storage of 13,500 litres with pump and distribution to dedicated taps around the backyard. Energy efficiency is enhanced by a 7.2kW solar system with 24 panels installed on the studio roof.
Backing directly onto Mount Taylor, this residence combines a sense of natural seclusion with exceptional convenience, being within easy reach of Woden's premier dining and retail precinct and close to some of Canberra's most sought-after schools, including Marist College, Sacred Heart Primary, and Melrose High.
Features:
Prestigious location in elevated Sheehan Street and backing Mount Taylor
A home of grand and sophisticated scale
Five bedrooms plus dedicated study or office with Sydney Bluegum desk and shelves, including a guest bedroom with ensuite
Main bedroom with balcony access, leafy outlook, marble ensuite with luxurious bath and built-in robes
Elegant formal lounge and dining areas
Open plan family and meals area
Kitchen with marble benchtops, Fisher and Paykel dishwasher, Miele ovens, microwave, induction cooktop with gas side burner, fridge, freezer, two-zone wine conditioning unit, Sydney Bluegum timber benchtops, and pantry
Main bathroom with bath, shower, marble floors and walls, and underfloor heating
Infloor heating under tiles throughout
Two ducted AC systems for upstairs and downstairs
Two-way marble fireplace in living area and lounge
Built-in cabinetry in family room with display lighting
Updated marble-finished laundry with outdoor access
10x4m concrete-tiled pool with cascading spa, ionised sterilisation system, automatic solar heating, gas heating, and in-floor cleaning system
Studio at the rear with split system, triple glazed uPVC windows, and roof-mounted solar panels
Landscaped gardens with automated Hunter irrigation system (28 stations), roses, flowering plants, and fruit trees
Fully illuminated front and back yards
Double garage with extensive storage including climate-controlled wine cellar, plus a bathroom with shower
Climate-controlled wine cellar with 2,500 bottle capacity and separate alarm system
Circular driveway with two entrances and additional car parking
13,500-litre rainwater storage with pump and dedicated taps
7.2kW solar system with 24 panels on studio roof
Full house alarm system
Figures (approx):
Living size: 379m²
Garage size: 70m²
Studio/garden shed: 29m²
Block size: 2,785m²
Rates: $7,600 p.a.
Build year: 1968, major renovation in 2006 with upgrades between 2015 and 2019
