60 National Circuit, Deakin ACT 2600

In one of Canberra's premier locations, this graceful home featured in a 1955 Home Beautiful magazine where its façade was lauded for elegant neo-Georgian detailing.

Architect designed for one of the CSIRO's earliest chief scientists and his wife by one of Canberra's earliest privately practising architects - Malcolm Moir - 'Eryldene' has now come onto the market for the very first time.

The mature garden here is also magazine-worthy. Taking its cues from that of the family's Eryldene Historic House and Gardens on Sydney's North shore, the current owners describe the 1562m2 Canberra block as presenting '100 shades of tranquillity in an evergreen display' courtesy of 100 camellias planted throughout.

A private, elevated terrace that spills out through glass doors from the family room enjoys the best of this outdoor aspect while the adjacent and spacious formal lounge, with its fireplaces, double French doors and paned sash windows, is a picture of elegance.

The remainder of the living spaces are created for families' informal lifestyles, with a bright rumpus room that has separate entry, and a dining room off the kitchen that could be used as a casual meals space.

Equidistant walk from Canberra Girls Grammar and Parliament House, this ideally situated home is also within a few minutes' drive of Forrest Primary School, Lake Burley Griffin, Deakin shops, Barton office precinct and the CBD.

• Exceptional full-brick single-level home in a prestigious location
• North facing
• Gated front portico
• High ceilings
• Master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and ensuite
• Two open fireplaces
• Two reverse-cycle air conditioning units
• Excellent storage
• In-ground automatic watering system
• Slate pathways
• Garage with driveway off Melbourne Ave
• Extra-wide double carport
• Back-to-base alarm
• Privacy hedge
• Storage shed