32 Monkman Street, Chapman ACT 2611

32 Monkman Street is an exceptional block of 2210sqm in a commanding position overlooking adjacent parkland with views all around to Mount Stromlo, to Lake Burley Griffin and the City, to Parliament House and over the Woden Valley.

The very substantial garden was designed by the well known local landscape architect, Paul Scholtens. There are winding pathways that meander through the garden under a canopy of shade trees and quiet places to escape. Close to the house there are more formal areas such as a circular lawn, an Italian courtyard and a rose garden. One of the garden's charms is the way it opens out onto the Cooleman Ridge Nature Reserve with its numerous walking trails.

Built in 1974 and loved ever since, this home has a spacious lounge dining room with floor to ceiling windows and a bay window to capture views and the garden; the family living area adjoins the kitchen and a large elevated balcony overlooking the garden - this is sheltered from the afternoon sun and would be perfect for an evening cocktail party or Sunday brunch with family and friends. Other notable features include large bedrooms, three with sliding doors opening onto the balcony, spacious ensuite, oversized laundry, plentiful windows, generous cupboard space and a large private front porch, which can be used as a veranda.

The house has been designed to capture natural light throughout the day and sun in the living areas in winter. It has been modernised - the kitchen bench tops now have a granite finish - and its condition is immaculate; the bathrooms and ensuite are ready for a new family.

However you may be searching for that exceptional block with impressive views and a great aspect on which to build your dream home. Many of the surrounding homes would have a price tag well over the $1.5m mark so this location is worthy of serious consideration.

* Ducted gas heating
* Evaporative cooling
* Back-to-base alarm system
* Double garage
* Huge under house storage
* 10,000L water tank
* Fully automatic irrigation system