An elevated, prime location only metres to nature reserve and a short walk to shops and schools, is the setting for this split level, character filled home, designed in the 1960's by the renowned architect Lou Gerhardt. The home is sheltered all around by exceptional gardens, with feathery native foliage and camellias screening the front.
Unfolding over three levels, the spacious home offers good separation of living areas and bedrooms, with the formal lounge, master suite and study on the upper level, and four secondary bedrooms situated on the lower level together with a rumpus, all facing north.
High raked ceilings feature throughout, adding to the atmosphere and sense of space. The beauty and warmth of timber is present in the hardwood flooring, timber lined walls and exposed beams, from the light filled entry foyer to the lounge, study and master.
Living areas and the primary bedroom all feature overwidth sliding doors to outdoor entertaining areas. Tranquil views over treetops to Black Mountain are captured from the elevated deck, lounge and primary bedroom on the upper level.
The entry foyer leads to the dining room with its soaring ceiling, exposed beams and slate flooring. A sliding door provides seamless transition to the peaceful and private entertaining area, featuring slate crazy paving sheltered by a pergola, lush gardens and a mature maple.
The kitchen offers good bench space, an electric stove, dishwasher, walk-in pantry and a garden window.
On the upper level, the spacious, north facing lounge and deck are outstanding features of the home. A cosy fireplace further adds to the ambience and there is a split system. Adjacent, a large study leads to the light filled, generous primary bedroom and ensuite bathroom. The bedroom offers a wall of built-in robes, door to the deck and serene views.
On the lower level are four, north facing, secondary bedrooms, all offering built-in robes, the main bathroom and rumpus room. This opens to a paved area with a private outlook over the lush rear garden, sheltered by high hedging.
The richly planted gardens were established with great creativity and feature many camellias, including Samantha, a variety developed by a family member, azaleas, rhododendrons, hydrangea, all promising a stunning display in spring, as well as an abundant group of citrus, including orange, mandarin, lemonade and lemon trees, fig and quince, gooseberries and many native plants.
The outstanding location is only a short walk to the shops, bus stop, Red Hill Primary School and Canberra Grammar School. Nature trails on Red Hill nature reserve are on the doorstep and it is only a short drive to restaurants and shopping in Manuka and Kingston.
Key Features
Split level, character filled home, designed in the 1960's by architect Lou Gerhardt, an associate of Roy Grounds (National Gallery of Victoria, Vic. Arts Centre)
Block of approximately 929 m2 in a prime, elevated location, metres to Red Hill nature reserve and a short walk to shops, Red Hill Primary School and the Grammar School
Designed over three levels, the spacious home offers good separation of living areas and bedrooms, with the formal lounge, master suite with study on the upper level, and four secondary bedrooms situated on the lower level, together with a rumpus
High raked ceilings feature throughout, adding to the atmosphere and sense of space
The warmth of timber is highlighted in the hardwood flooring, timber lined walls and exposed beams, from the light-filled entry foyer to the lounge, study and master
Sliding doors provide seamless connection to outdoor living areas; from the north facing lounge and master to the upper level deck, dining to the entertaining area and from the rumpus to a paved area overlooking the rear garden
Tranquil views over treetops to Black Mountain are captured from the elevated deck, lounge and primary bedroom on the upper level
Spacious lounge features exposed beams, a cosy fireplace, split system and views
The entry foyer leads to the dining room with its soaring ceiling, exposed beams and slate flooring, with a seamless transition to the peaceful and private entertaining area, the slate paving sheltered by a pergola, gardens and mature maple tree
Kitchen offers good bench space, an electric stove, Ariston dishwasher, double sink, walk-in pantry and a garden window
Generous storage throughout
Light-filled, generous primary bedroom features a wall of built-in robes and ensuite
Four additional bedrooms on lower level, together with a bathroom, all have built-in robes and north aspect, while the large laundry includes a shute from primary suite
Single garage
Richly planted garden features many camellias, azaleas, rhododendrons, hydrangea, all promising a stunning display in spring, as well as fruitful citrus, including Seville orange, a large mandarin, lemonade and Meyer lemon trees, fig and quince, gooseberries and many native plants
UV: $ 1,359,000
Rates: $ 7,126.00
