Enchanting at first sight, this rare Kenneth Oliphant designed home welcomes you with high ceilings, ornate cornices, warm timber floors, bow windows and a curvaceous flow, synonymous with Oliphant's unmistakable and transformative Canberra influence. Entertaining family and friends reach new heights with a multitude of large living spaces, including formal lounge, complete with gas fireplace, formal dining and living, as well as large open plan kitchen and additional meals area, seamlessly transitioning to undercover outdoor entertaining and the gorgeous and tranquil backyard. Raked ceilings, sunshine and garden outlooks frame the large kitchen, enjoying expansive stone bench tops, chefs' 900mm oven with gas hob, abundant storage, and quality cabinetry.
Accommodation is calming and generous with 4 good-sized bedrooms featuring lovely bow windows, and all having built-in robes, with the main also enjoying an ensuite and additional walk-in robe. The main bathroom is well designed, complete with bathtub, chic feature tiling, marble top vanity with benchtop basin, and great storage, as well as a convenient separate toilet. Outside, there are 2 double carports and a large secure shed, perfect for storage, as well as a multi-purpose room potentially adding additional living or a creative studio space set in the inspiring backyard. The estate like grounds showcase decades of love and care, with lush and established gardens providing both serenity and privacy, all within mere moments of thriving Manuka Village and surrounded by the plentiful parks and reserves enjoyed by the close-knit Griffith community. Griffith is known for its wide leafy streets, ample green spaces and amenity to the walking and biking trails of Red Hill Nature Reserve. Not short of excellent eateries of Manuka, including Bambusa, Belluci's, Public, Ona, Urban Pantry, Trecento & Gelatissimo to name a few.
* 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + separate powder room, and carport accommodation for 4 cars
* North-east aspect
* Formal lounge, open plan living and dining + additional meals area opening out to backyard undercover entertaining
* East facing kitchen and rear garden, enjoys morning sun in winter
* Quality kitchen with expansive stone benchtops, plenty of storage, 900mm Chefs' oven with gas hob and garden outlook
* Main bedroom with ensuite, built-in and walk-in robes + 3 additional generous bedrooms with built-ins
* Stylish main bathroom with chic feature tiling, bathtub and marble top vanity with benchtop basin and great storage
* Large secure shed or storage in back yard + multi-purpose space, perfect for additional living or creative pursuits + large internal laundry
* 1243sqm of central Griffith land with private established gardens and commanding corner position
* Moments away from Manuka Village, a short walk through beautiful Telopea Park to the Kingston Foreshore and Lake Burleigh Griffin
* Located in the catchment area for Canberra most exclusive schools and pre-schools; Mocha Early Learning, Red Hill Primary, St Bede's Catholic Primary, Canberra Grammer School, Canberra Girls Grammer School, St Clare's, St Edmunds College, Telopea Park and Narrabundah College all within walking distance
Rates: $2,267pq (approx.)
Land Tax: $4,140pq (approx. if rented out)
Whilst all care has been taken to ensure accuracy in the preparation of the particulars herein, no warranty can be given, and interested parties must rely on their own enquiries. This business is independently owned and operated by Belle Property Canberra. ABN 95 611 730 806 trading as Belle Property Canberra.