First-time visitors to South Bruce always remark that they had no idea such a fabulous haven existed in Canberra. Unassuming and hidden, it's one of the Territory's most prized addresses with fewer than 150 homes dotted through a handful of cul-de-sacs and one main circuit. Fitzherbert Place is among the prettiest - a gorgeous tree-lined hamlet of house-proud owners with a walking track at one end and the bushland attraction of Gossan Hill just a stroll away to the north.
Number 11 is surrounded by mature trees, rambling gardens and lush greenery that give it a wonderful air of serenity and contentment - and it's a feeling that continues inside with a floor plan designed for lounging or entertaining that's replete with rich timberwork and windows overlooking the gardens.
Just inside the front door is a sumptuous living area and dining room. Behind it is a beautifully appointed kitchen featuring recycled Blackbutt and Ash cabinetry with a lovely waxed finish, a seamless stainless steel bench top, hand painted Portuguese feature tiles, double Asko ovens and a Miele dishwasher - all centred around an island bench with a rich Red Gum surface. A few steps further and you're in the sun-filled family room, perfect for casual meals or lazy afternoons with a good book.
The sleeping accommodation is along the southern edge, starting with the master bedroom at the front that includes a walk-in robe and renovated ensuite. The additional three family bedrooms branch off a central hallway, each with a built-in robe and easy access to the renovated main bathroom, toilet and separate laundry.
Stepping out through glass sliding doors off the family room to the greenery that wraps around the home, you'll find two expansive timber entertaining decks - one partially covered to cater for al fresco dining and the other left open so you can enjoy a relaxing coffee in the northern sunshine.
Some of the many features this character-filled residence has on offer include a double auto garage with drive through rear roller door, ducted gas heating, ducted evaporative cooling, solar panels and gorgeous hardwood timber floors.
Consider the area's remarkable location as well - within walking distance of sporting facilities like the GIO Stadium or AIS and within easy reach of Radford College, UC, Calvary Hospital, Jamison Centre and Belconnen's CBD. Little wonder that astute real estate lovers get excited when one location presents so many attractions.
Features:
Highly regarded, tightly held location
Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac
Open plan formal living room & dining room
Beautifully appointed kitchen with an abundance of storage
Recycled Blackbutt & Ash (waxed) kitchen cabinetry
Large central island with Red Gum slab bench top
Seamless stainless steel kitchen bench
Hand painted Portuguese feature tiles
Asko double oven, rangehood & five burner gas cooktop
Stainless steel Miele dishwasher
Gorgeous recycled & re-milled hardwood timber floors
(Mix of Jarrah, Red Ironbark, Red Stringybark, Red Gum & Sydney Blue Gum)
Adjoining family room & casual meals area
Ducted gas heating and ducted evaporative cooling
Segregated master bedroom with large walk-in robe
Renovated ensuite bathroom
Three additional bedrooms all with built-in robes
Renovated main bathroom & separate WC
Both bathrooms feature Italian floor & border tiles
Spacious laundry
Quality curtains & Roman blinds throughout
Double automatic garage with drive through rear roller door
Two sensational timber decks - recycled Spotted Gum - 2013 & 2014
All recycled timbers from Thor's Hammer at Yarralumla brickworks
Roof repointed & spray painted 2016
Solar panels (14) - 2011
New hot water system - 2014
Freshly painted exterior - 2016
Paved driveway & entry path - 2015
All doors keyed alike
Fruit trees including apple (2), quince, peach, pear, fig, persimmon & pomegranate. A wide variety of fruit bearing bushes & vines including raspberry, thornless blackberry, sylvan berry, youngberry, blackcurrant, white currant, blueberry & gooseberry.
Living: 168m2
Garage: 40m2
Total: 208m2
Land Value: UV $483,000
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