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Taking up residence in a penthouse offers refined living, space and, more often than not, views to die for.<div>
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This spacious 168 sqm apartment in <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/1303-2-gribble-street-gungahlin-act-2912-99853/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gribble Street</a>, Gungahlin, offers just that, with one of the finest outlooks you’ll find in the region.Sales agent <a href="/agents/kris-hellier-3/">Kris Hellier</a> from <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/stone/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stone Real Estate</a> said the spectacular views are what he expects buyers will be talking about when they inspect the three-bedroom, two-bathroom home.“The outlook is incredible; it’s perched on Level 13 of the Jade Building and is one of the highest points in Gungahlin.“Not only is it an expansive hotel-style apartment, but it has a beautiful north-facing outlook that takes in Yerrabi Pond and surrounding mountains — it’s one of the most picturesque views I have ever seen from an apartment development.”<img alt="1303-2-gribble-street-gungahlin-act-2912-99853-image-0-20240423031713230987-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/1303-2-gribble-street-gungahlin-act-2912-99853.width-800.jpg" width="800">There are 149 sqm of living space and 19 sqm of balcony, meaning ample room for outdoor dining and entertaining.Inside, you’ll find double-glazed windows and sliding doors, beautiful timber-look flooring throughout living areas and carpeted bedrooms, which are all spacious and sunny with built-in robes.Built in 2021 by <a href="https://podprojectsgroup.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pod Projects</a>, Kris says you’re guaranteed a quality build – as well as a spectacular one.“The Jade building is one of my favourite buildings in the whole Gungahlin region,” said Kris.“Pod Projects has done an exceptional job with this development. Like every building they’ve done, they haven’t had issues, which is a very positive thing.“They’ve built with nice inclusions and great layout of apartments. They’ve got a good reputation. You can buy with confidence because of who built this.”<img alt="1303-2-gribble-street-gungahlin-act-2912-99853-image-0-20240423031715176651-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/1303-2-gribble-street-gungahlin-act-2912-99853.width-800_r2y01PE.jpg" width="800">Kris believes there will be significant interest from downsizers in the penthouse.“This presents a great opportunity for a couple looking for something different from a large family home that may now be a lot emptier if the kids have grown up and moved out.“The penthouse offers space, privacy and a superb outlook, and that’s exactly what appealed to the current owners, who moved out of a large home on the coast and came here to be closer to family.“This will suit someone who wants an exceptional space and a phenomenal outlook.<img alt="1303-2-gribble-street-gungahlin-act-2912-99853-image-0-20240423031718026338-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1199" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/1303-2-gribble-street-gungahlin-act-2912-99853.width-800_78T8ZeP.jpg" width="800">“In saying that, though, this could also suit someone who still has an adult child with them as there are three garage spaces that sit side by side downstairs. That is fairly unusual but will be ideal for a three-car family or someone who needs an additional space.”Also down below is a bustling hub of cafes, restaurants and shops, making it easy to indulge in the vibrant atmosphere of city life.“The Gungahlin marketplace is ever expanding, but it already has all the shopping that you need,” said Chris. “There are boutique shops, as well as Woolies, Coles and Aldi.“On the second floor, you’ll find the complex swimming pool and a well-equipped gymnasium, and right up top is the rooftop garden with picnic tables, barbecues and a pizza oven.“Hand on heart, I think this is the best building in Gungahlin for the amenities, the inclusions and the layout.”<img alt="1303-2-gribble-street-gungahlin-act-2912-99853-image-0-20240423031716836415-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/1303-2-gribble-street-gungahlin-act-2912-99853.width-800_LLIotKa.jpg" width="800">Other notable features include an oversized ensuite complete with a double shower, bath and window to the main bedroom and a sleek main bathroom with floor-to-ceiling tiles and a double shower. There’s a separate laundry with extra cupboard space, a combined washer and dryer, ducted reverse-cycle heating and cooling, and electric blinds on the living room windows.“I love the balcony space here,” said Kris.“It’s a decent size and has plenty of space to relax for a morning coffee or afternoon-evening drink. The balcony is also beautiful in winter as it gets some westerly sun which will also help with warming up the inside naturally.”Kris said the apartment was on the market with a price guide of $950,000 to $1.1 million and was expected to go to auction on May 18 unless sold by private negotiation before that.1303/2 Gribble Street, Gungahlin goes to auction Saturday 18 May at 10:30am.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/1303-2-gribble-street-gungahlin-act-2912-99853/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/penthouse-apartment-takes-city-living-to-a-new-height/764017" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the RiotACT</a>

Experience Elevated Living: Luxurious Penthouse with Breathtaking Views in Gungahlin

This one-of-a-kind, four-bedroom family home at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/9-bert-groves-street-bonner-act-2914-80052/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">9 Bert Groves Street, Bonner</a>, is full of unique touches and custom details lovingly crafted by its Canberra builder/designer/owner.<div>
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Designed and built by - and for - the family behind Canberra’s Link Constructions, the 18-month design process left no detail unconsidered.“Every piece of joinery in the home … is custom-made by local Canberra businesses,” the owner says.“We used our years of experience in building and designing homes to create a unique and special forever home.”<img alt="9-bert-groves-street-bonner-act-2914-80052-image-0-20230515210132699086-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/9-bert-groves-street-bonner-act-2914-80052-ima.width-800_MUpJo1i.jpg" width="800"><a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/stone/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stone Real Estate</a> agent <a href="/agents/kris-hellier-3/">Kris Hellier</a> says the home&#x27;s attention to detail is wowing potential buyers.“A lot of the buyers that walk through comment on the quality, and everyone agrees it is a 10 out of 10 inclusion home,” Kris says.“From the second you walk through the front door, there’s not a thing that you can buy off the shelf. The whole home is one of one.”Kris says the grand entrance of the home is a feature in and of itself, featuring large windows to capture sunrises and sunsets.<img alt="9-bert-groves-street-bonner-act-2914-80052-image-0-20230515210130370861-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/9-bert-groves-street-bonner-act-2914-80052-ima.width-800_KstmGBw.jpg" width="800">A designer staircase with cantilevered polished concrete treads is a breathtaking feature at the centre of the home.This staircase leads to the upper level of the property, from which there is are 180-degree panoramic views, stretching all the way from Gungahlin town centre to Parliament House and Telstra Tower.It’s no coincidence the majority of living takes place on the first floor, with an alfresco space to soak up the stunning views, complete with full-length outdoor blinds, fans, ceiling heaters and a gas hob.<img alt="9-bert-groves-street-bonner-act-2914-80052-image-0-20230515210135815688-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/9-bert-groves-street-bonner-act-2914-80052-ima.width-800_QmMBcAI.jpg" width="800">Also upstairs, and all with rare and expansive views, are the family and dining spaces, formal lounge, home office (wired for up to three separate computers), a powder room and kitchen.The kitchen sports a custom cantilever epoxy timber top island bench, butler’s pantry, designer pendant, stainless steel bench tops and a complete set of fully-integrated kitchen appliances. The stunning kitchen features include a Liebherr fridge and freezer plumbed for use as an ice maker, a Smeg induction cooktop, double pyrolytic ovens, a steam oven, microwave and two dishwashers.<img alt="9-bert-groves-street-bonner-act-2914-80052-image-0-20230515210136065288-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/9-bert-groves-street-bonner-act-2914-80052-ima.width-800_FnhPAa6.jpg" width="800">Kris says the “ridiculously” long list of features continues downstairs, with the outdoor private resort-style facilities making up a considerable part of that list.At the heart of the ground level is an almost 50sqm private courtyard with a central firepit, directly adjacent to a rumpus room with a dedicated bar.Walk through the rumpus and you’ll find a solar-heated magnesium mineral pool, alongside a porch and sheltered cabana with ceiling fans.<img alt="9-bert-groves-street-bonner-act-2914-80052-image-0-20230515210138414873-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/9-bert-groves-street-bonner-act-2914-80052-ima.width-800_k2uvjX6.jpg" width="800">Also downstairs are three bedrooms, all with custom wardrobes, and a master suite with walk-in robe, ensuite and Cemintel concrete feature panels.The two downstairs bathrooms have double showers and bathtubs, and a separate laundry with extra storage space.Other sweeteners include a 2.5 car garage, complete with a mud room and large workbench, data and TV points to every room, a seven-camera CCTV alarm system and a heating and cooling system to keep the worst of winter and summer at bay. A gas fireplace, dual hot water system, zoned hydronic in-slab heating to the lower floor, and hydronic radiator are also inclusions.<img alt="9-bert-groves-street-bonner-act-2914-80052-image-0-20230515210138682280-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/9-bert-groves-street-bonner-act-2914-80052-ima.width-800_B3D9j97.jpg" width="800">If you can bring yourself to leave the home, you’ll find yourself on the doorstep of the leafy Bilin Bilin Street Playground, with Oak Hill Nature Reserve and Bonner Urban Park also nearby.“We have poured our hearts and souls into this home and hope the new owners enjoy it as much as we have,” the owner says.Number 9 Bert Groves Street, Bonner, will be auctioned at 12 noon on Saturday 17 June 2023.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/9-bert-groves-street-bonner-act-2914-80052/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/bonner-home-custom-built-to-perfection-ready-for-its-second-ever-owner/661687" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The RiotACT.</a>

If there was a 'Real Housewives of Gungahlin' this Bonner home would be the star

Built by the current owners for comfort and entertaining, this Casey home is packed with amazing features you won’t want to miss out on.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/16-hyslop-crescent-casey-act-2913-69830/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">16 Hyslop Crescent, Casey</a>, features an open-plan design over two floors, ducted reverse-cycle heating and cooling, low-maintenance gardens and much more.<div>
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<a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/stone/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stone Gungahlin</a> real estate agent <a href="/agents/kris-hellier-3/">Kris Hellier</a> says the home has &quot;a lot going for it&quot;.“So much of what you find here is amazing; I find it really difficult to pick any one thing as my favourite feature,” Kris says.“There’s a fantastic master retreat upstairs, the living room is split between inside and outside - which is great for the warm days coming up - and there’s a heated pool.&quot;<img alt="16-hyslop-crescent-casey-act-2913-69830-image-0-20221113203132886943-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/16-hyslop-crescent-casey-act-2913-69830-image-.width-800_EV6HVZ8.jpg" width="800">The current owners have particularly loved the pool and alfresco areas of the home.“Being in the pool area makes you feel like you’re somewhere else. With the heating, we can get the most out of it, using it almost all year round,” one owner says.“The many memories of birthdays, Christmases, Easter, Australia Days and the neighbours gathering to enjoy a nice day while the kids play in the pool are things we’re excited to take with us, and we hope a new family can create memories as meaningful as ours in this house.&quot;<img alt="16-hyslop-crescent-casey-act-2913-69830-image-0-20221113203133239577-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/16-hyslop-crescent-casey-act-2913-69830-image-.width-800_1NQWvhT.jpg" width="800">The kitchen is definitely the heart of this home, built to be much bigger than the original plan and placed in the open-plan living area. With access to the outdoor deck, it features stone benchtops, a five-burner gas cooktop, an electric oven and a dishwasher.With its open-plan design, there is plenty of room around the home, and having the deck act as an extension of the space makes for easy entertaining.Kris says the home is made for entertaining, with big spaces inside and out that encourage people to come together.<img alt="16-hyslop-crescent-casey-act-2913-69830-image-0-20221113203134571233-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/16-hyslop-crescent-casey-act-2913-69830-image-.width-800_wCSO461.jpg" width="800">The current owners have also loved the views from the home&#x27;s deck and the upstairs parents&#x27; retreat.“Living in a city means that you don’t often get the nicest outlook from your home,” one owner says.“But sitting up in our retreat space, just us, and completely undisturbed while taking in the views is a truly special experience, especially after a long day.”<img alt="16-hyslop-crescent-casey-act-2913-69830-image-0-20221113203135224318-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/16-hyslop-crescent-casey-act-2913-69830-image-.width-800_bOBuEoj.jpg" width="800">Surrounding the home are low-maintenance, beautifully established gardens with irrigation to all garden beds. The garden design isn’t an accident: the current owners wanted to be able to enjoy the outdoors and not work their fingers to the bone to keep it in order.“As a home we built for ourselves, there are going to be so many things we miss. The gardens are something that we’re also super proud of. Every corner of the block has something to enjoy.&quot;<img alt="16-hyslop-crescent-casey-act-2913-69830-image-0-20221113203136136515-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/16-hyslop-crescent-casey-act-2913-69830-image-.width-800_rSFLSZK.jpg" width="800">The home is in a great location in Casey, with walks, parks and shops close by, as well as only being a short trip to both Belconnen and the city.Number 16 Hyslop Crescent, Casey, will be auctioned at 11.15am on Saturday 3 December 2022.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/16-hyslop-crescent-casey-act-2913-69830/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/a-fantastic-modern-home-built-for-entertaining/611401" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The RiotACT.</a>

Found in Casey: the perfect home for summer cocktails by the pool

Spectacular curved walls of glass take in uninterrupted views of Well Station Reserve which wraps around this luxury family home in Harrison.Custom-designed to make the most of its unique location, <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/23-turtle-rock-street-harrison-act-2914-55838/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">23 Turtle Rock Street, Harrison</a>, is impressive from the first glance. Selling agent <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/jess-smith-3/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jess Smith</a> from <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/stone/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stone Gungahlin</a> says it’s a stand-out property.“I think it’s one of the best built homes in Harrison,” she says.“Before you even walk in, you’re captivated by the beautiful architecture and how well the home is positioned on the block.“It was designed by the current owners specifically to take advantage of the bush views that wrap around the front of the house.”<img alt="23-turtle-rock-street-harrison-act-2914-55838-image-0-20220521071651063720-thumbnail-1920x1920-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/23-turtle-rock-street-harrison-act-2914-55838-.width-800.jpg" width="800">Jess says it’s breathtaking as soon as you walk through the front door.“It’s an incredible home inside and out,” she says.“Once you get inside, you can see the attention to detail in the inclusions, the construction and how the home has been designed to bring the natural light inside.“Huge picture windows bring the outside in and you can see views of the reserve from almost every room.”<img alt="23-turtle-rock-street-harrison-act-2914-55838-image-0-20220521071651664183-thumbnail-1920x1920-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/23-turtle-rock-street-harrison-act-2914-55838-.width-800_W6Q8FtE.jpg" width="800">Designed over three levels with a family in mind, the home boasts four large bedrooms, including a luxurious master suite, an office, and a vast basement.It features sprawling formal and casual living areas, loads of storage space and an oversized double garage.Jess says the formal lounge room at the front of the home &quot;packs a punch&quot;, with a curved wall of floor-to-ceiling windows.“It’s a gorgeous light-filled room and feels really cosy with the gas fireplace and brick feature wall,” she says.“Then you walk through into the huge open-plan kitchen, meals and family room which is so bright and airy with big windows and high raked ceilings.”<img alt="23-turtle-rock-street-harrison-act-2914-55838-image-0-20220521071649430312-thumbnail-1920x1920-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/23-turtle-rock-street-harrison-act-2914-55838-.width-800_wMBIlMQ.jpg" width="800">Sitting on a 600sqm block, this home offers an incredible 415sqm of living space.On the ground level, the kitchen boasts high-end appliances, including a 900 mm Smeg free-standing cooker, Caesarstone benchtops, soft close drawers and a butler’s pantry.The open plan meals area and spacious family room open out onto a private alfresco dining area overlooking the nature reserve and bike paths. There is also a separate dining room for formal dinner parties.“There’s so much room for a large family or entertaining in this home,” Jess says.“Whether it’s reading a book in the cosy front lounge room, having a barbie on the deck or hosting a dinner party in the formal dining room, the home is perfect for a good time or some quiet time.”<img alt="23-turtle-rock-street-harrison-act-2914-55838-image-0-20220521071654365894-thumbnail-1920x1920-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/23-turtle-rock-street-harrison-act-2914-55838-.width-800_c0set8g.jpg" width="800">Upstairs, Jess says the east-facing master bedroom is an oasis for parents, with another wall of curved glass capturing the views beyond the reserve to farmland, Mount Majura, Mount Ainslie and Parliament House.“It’s a grand space, with a sitting area, private study, huge walk-in robe and luxe ensuite,” she says.“With more and more people working from home, it’s great to have the office upstairs off the bedroom away from the busy family areas downstairs.“The master bedroom opens out onto its own balcony, the perfect place to sit with a coffee in the morning sun and soak in those panoramic views.”<img alt="23-turtle-rock-street-harrison-act-2914-55838-image-0-20220521071648772365-thumbnail-1920x1920-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/23-turtle-rock-street-harrison-act-2914-55838-.width-800_sZ34hkA.jpg" width="800">The basement is currently home to a wine cellar and home theatre but could be transformed into a studio, workshop or home gym.“It’s such a great space and there’s really no limit to what you could do with it,” Jess says.The massive 67sqm garage has access to the backyard and is ideal for storing all the bikes and scooters – and also has space for a workshop.The private backyard is fully enclosed, but Jess says, with direct access to the reserve and bike paths, the kids will spend most of their time in the reserve.“The kids can play in the reserve without having to cross a road,” she adds.<img alt="23-turtle-rock-street-harrison-act-2914-55838-image-0-20220521071648392351-thumbnail-1920x1920-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/23-turtle-rock-street-harrison-act-2914-55838-.width-800_4qSh0rG.jpg" width="800">The double brick home is comfortable all year-round thanks to ducted air conditioning, in-slab heating over nine zones, double-glazed windows and is also solar passive, making the most of its north-facing aspect.Conveniently located within walking distance to Harrison High School, the soon-to-be-built Kenny (East Gungahlin) High School, playing fields, and a range of eateries, supermarkets and health clinics.To arrange an inspection of <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/23-turtle-rock-street-harrison-act-2914-55838/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">23 Turtle Rock Street</a> in Harrison, contact Jess Smith at Stone Gungahlin on 0410 125 475.Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/grand-harrison-home-enveloped-by-historic-well-station-reserve/558754" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The RiotAct</a>.

Grand Harrison home enveloped by historic Well Station reserve

This grand Forde family haven is the ultimate living destination. Located on one of the largest blocks in the suburb, it offers privacy and spectacular views from its own secluded area.Located on a quiet street at the edge of Mulligans Flat Reserve, <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/11-justice-kelly-street-forde-act-2914-54796/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">11 Justice Kelly Street,</a> Forde, is a luxurious, newly developed property.The spectacular family haven features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, five living spaces including one upstairs, four spacious bedrooms, with a flexible floorplan and numerous entertaining options to keep everybody impressed.“What captivated me from the beginning is how visually incredible it looks, it’s such a good-looking house from the outside,” Stone Gungahlin real estate agent Jess Smith said.<img alt="11-justice-kelly-street-forde-act-2914-54796-image-0-20220315063142506867-thumbnail-1920x1920-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/11-justice-kelly-street-forde-act-2914-54796-i.width-800.jpg" width="800">The large 939 square metre block is on a quiet street and is conveniently located close to Burgmann Anglican School. It is only a 25-minute drive to the Canberra CBD.When you arrive at the property, you are immediately greeted by immaculately maintained gardens leading to the grand double doors of the home.“Once you’re inside, everything is just big,” Jess said. “The entrance is big, the space is big, the living areas are huge, the bedrooms are a great size, the alfresco is amazing, everything is just huge.”<img alt="11-justice-kelly-street-forde-act-2914-54796-image-0-20220315063143977337-thumbnail-1920x1920-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/11-justice-kelly-street-forde-act-2914-54796-i.width-800_yLX3Fwg.jpg" width="800">When you enter, the first thing that catches your eye is the feature staircase, made of wrought iron and ceramic tiles with a chandelier that hangs from the impressive six-metre-high ceiling.You then walk into a foyer, with a formal lounge and dining area combination. There is a separate living space, decked out with rich and elegant jarrah floorboards, and numerous windows to brighten up the home.“One of the most beautiful things about this property is the blend of formal and informal spaces when you first walk in, and they flow to the alfresco really nicely,” Jess said.“It’s definitely a family-friendly home.<img alt="11-justice-kelly-street-forde-act-2914-54796-image-0-20220315063145673283-thumbnail-1920x1920-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/11-justice-kelly-street-forde-act-2914-54796-i.width-800_51LKBzg.jpg" width="800">“As soon as you go out to the alfresco area, you’ve got this incredible in-ground and undercover pool which you can see through these massive glass panels from the kitchen. I just think it is amazing and perfect for families.”At the heart of the home sits the large designer kitchen with an almost four-metre waterfall stone benchtop, high-end appliances, soft-closing drawers and plenty of storage with a large butler’s pantry.Through the glass sliding doors is an outdoor area perfect for family gatherings with a built-in barbecue.“One of the things I love about it most is the segregated living areas that flow really beautifully,” Jess said.<img alt="11-justice-kelly-street-forde-act-2914-54796-image-0-20220315063142768622-thumbnail-1920x1920-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/11-justice-kelly-street-forde-act-2914-54796-i.width-800_daFZ14l.jpg" width="800">With 2.7-metre ceilings, large windows fill the bedrooms on the lower floor. There is a separate toilet and sink, perfect for having guests over, while the main bathroom has dual sinks in a Caesarstone benchtop.The main feature of one of the bathrooms is the large in-built spa, surrounded by floor-to-ceiling tiles and with a glass screen shower.When you walk upstairs, you’re immersed in a segregated 94 square metre master bedroom that showcases its own private balcony space. You have spectacular views of Parliament House and the amazing sunsets over the Brindabellas.The luxurious ensuite has floor-to-ceiling marble tiles, twin Caesarstone benchtops and a freestanding bath.There is also an impressive study area with amazing views, seen through two floor-to-ceiling windows, over Mulligans Flat.The home also features an oversized double garage.<img alt="Ariel.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="530" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Ariel.width-800.jpg" width="800">Jess said the property is on one of the biggest blocks in Forde, and features a large outdoor space that is great for entertaining.“It’s got 350 square metres of just internal living alone, so it’s a very large residence with just over 500 square metres all up.“We’ve already had two open homes and just over 50 families attend, so we’re looking forward to some great numbers this weekend.”The next inspection takes place this Saturday, 12 March, at 2:30 pm.To arrange an inspection of <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/11-justice-kelly-street-forde-act-2914-54796/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">11 Justice Kelly Street</a>, in Forde, contact Jess Smith at Stone Gungahlin on 0410 125 475.Article was originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/a-luxurious-family-haven-wrapped-by-a-reserve-in-forde/540542" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The RiotAct.</a>

A luxurious family haven wrapped by a reserve in Forde

A five-bedroom home on Drummer Street, Harrison, took out the suburb record last week at $2.15m - but if you’re thinking the price is a “one off” or that Canberra is just “going through a phase”, think again.It’s just the start of what will become a tighter and tighter market in the ACT moving forward according to Ray White chief economist Nerida Conisbee.She says over the next couple of years, Canberrans will compete not just with each other for a new home, but with a growing number of investors and an even bigger number of people migrating to the capital from interstate.<img alt="Nerida_Conisbee_Article.png" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Nerida_Conisbee_Article.width-800.png" width="800">“Price growth in Canberra just isn’t slowing,” Nerida says.“At the end of January, we saw quite an abrupt slowdown in pricing in Sydney but Canberra was different.“It’s continuing to accelerate.”According to Nerida, an influx of people into Canberra during the pandemic - likely to join departments like Defence and Health to assist with the crisis - is just one reason house prices in Canberra have grown 53.6 per cent in just two years. The median house price in Canberra now stands at $1.075m, the second most expensive city in Australia, bar Sydney.<img alt="1-drummer-street-harrison-act-2914-52743-image-0-20220208103125160544-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/1-drummer-street-harrison-act-2914-52743-image.width-800.jpg" width="800">“Canberra’s always a drawcard because of employment,” Nerida says.“But it’s not a big city and so when you add a lot of migration into the city it’s going to push pricing up significantly.“And that’s sale as well as rental prices.”There’s more to come in 2022; the election of a Labor government in May could see an even bigger influx of public servants to the capital, Nerida says.“Historically Labor governments have had bigger public sectors, so if that’s the case it may put more pressure on the housing market in Canberra.”<img alt="1-drummer-street-harrison-act-2914-52743-image-0-20220208103128193976-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/1-drummer-street-harrison-act-2914-52743-image.width-800_wxbI97k.jpg" width="800">And then there’s fast-growing interest from investors.“The other really interesting factor is that we can tell from loan market data there’s been a really big jump in investor activity in the ACT,” Nerida says.”I think people are looking at the rental growth and the price growth and thinking, this is a good decision.”Canberrans should expect to see some significant construction in and around the major town centres - including Woden, Gungahlin and the city - over the next couple of years as a way to address the supply and demand issue.<img alt="1-drummer-street-harrison-act-2914-52743-image-0-20220208103125460093-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/1-drummer-street-harrison-act-2914-52743-image.width-800_ea0dPYp.jpg" width="800">“Typically what happens is we start to see more construction taking place and I think that will happen in Canberra, particularly apartments,” she says.“We generally see more apartment development in Canberra than houses, so that will help things.”The record-breaking price in Harrison was achieved by <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/jess-smith-3/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jess Smith</a> and <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/jess-doolan-3/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jess Doolan</a> of Stone Gungahlin.

Homes in Harrison just hit $2.1m - and it's not just a phase

Since launching Zango in 2020, we’ve been proud of our unofficial title as the “new kids on the block” in digital property marketing for the Canberra region.We’ve also been humbled by the huge support we’ve received as a locally owned business, which has accelerated our growth and enabled us to make a greater impact – such as helping home owners achieve <a href="https://zango.com.au/news/a-house-is-never-just-a-house-a-zango-exclusive-vendor-shares-her-success-story/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">record-breaking prices</a> while saving money on marketing through Zango-exclusive listings.In this series, we wanted to meet the faces behind other new kids on the block in the Canberra property market.<img alt="Stone_Body_Image_800px_532px2.png" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Stone_B_Hero_Image_1280px_853px.width-800.png" width="800">One of these faces is Jess Smith, proud owner of <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/stone/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stone Real Estate in Gungahlin</a>.Jess started her career in real estate when she was just 21 years old, and says she was lucky to receive amazing mentoring at previous agencies before deciding to step out on her own.“I fell into real estate when I finished university and, as my dad is a builder, I have always loved property. When I turned 30, I decided I wanted to create a business in a way that would allow me to have the biggest personal impact for clients.”Jess launched Stone Gungahlin earlier this year after falling in love with the Stone brand and its values.“Stone is a national franchise which just opened their 50th office in 5 years, so they’ve had incredible growth. I had watched this from afar, and it was their fresh approach that really spoke to me. It’s certainly contemporary, leveraging the latest platforms and technology – from 3D floorplans and QR codes to virtual tours.“The aim is to use technology to create transparency and empower consumers with all the information they need to make informed decisions on their own.<img alt="Stone_Body_Image_800px_532px2.png" class="richtext-image full-width" height="532" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Stone_Body_Image_800px_532px2.width-800.png" width="800">“But my main attraction to the brand was how it defines the customer-agent relationship. Far from being transactional, it’s about building long term relationships, which is very much how I’ve always approached working in real estate.“I see those values in Zango too – it’s about putting power back into the hands of consumers.”Jess is joined at Stone Gungahlin by her business partner and Director of Property Management, Amanda Tehle, as well as Jessica Doolan who has been Jess’s right hand woman and fellow Sales Agent for years.“I knew when I set up the business that I needed to align myself with people who are just as passionate as I am. When it comes to property management, landlords trust us to manage their most valuable asset, and I wanted to ensure we could offer a level of service unlike any other.“Amanda is a brilliant property manager, and she is supported by our General Manager, Steve Boden, who has regular touch points with our landlords so they know they have multiple points of contact. We’ve been inundated with kind words saying they can’t believe the level of service they’re receiving, which is beautiful to hear.”Looking to the future, Jess is so excited to be growing her business in Gungahlin where she has lived and worked for so many years.<img alt="Stone_Body_Image_800px_532px3.png" class="richtext-image full-width" height="532" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Stone_Body_Image_800px_532px3.width-800.png" width="800">“Gungahlin is home to me – I’ve watched it grow all these years, so it made sense for me to grow my own business in the heart of Gungahlin. I’m truly grateful for all the community support we have received; right now, I have an office window full of kids’ drawings from a competition we’re running. It’s everything I ever wanted this industry to be.“I can see there’s a whole generation of agents trying to create a new vision for what today’s agent looks like. Gone are the days when real estate was a transaction – it’s all about people. I have families who have been my clients for 10 years and they are part of my world. Real estate is about carrying those relationships with you, and I’m extremely proud of what we do here.”

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Prominent local real estate agent <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/jess-smith-3/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jess Smith</a> is breaking new ground in <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/city-act-2601/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Canberra’s</a> real estate market with her appointment as the Principal and Head of Sales at <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/stone/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stone Gungahlin</a>.<a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/stone/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stone Real Estate</a> is based in <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/sydney-nsw-2000/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sydney</a> but is slowly making its mark across the east coast of Australia, with a stopover in Canberra along the way.Jess Smith joins the company after 10 years of real estate experience. Her appointment is part of Stone Real Estate’s expansion into the ACT.<img alt="Jess_Smith.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Jess_Smith.width-800.jpg" width="800">Originally from <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/batemans-bay-nsw-2536/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Batemans Bay,</a> Jess moved to Canberra in 2007 to start university but decided she wanted to further her career in something more people related.“I was fortunate enough to be given an associate role at LJ Hooker and I had an amazing mentor at the time,” said Jess.“I then worked for McGrath and after ten years decided I was ready for the next step.”This is a defining career moment for Jess, who can’t wait to make her mark in the new role.“I feel like I have a lot to give in the industry and there is a lot of things I would love to change around customer service,” said Jess.When asked about the nature of Stone Real Estate, Jess sang their praises as an “innovative” agency that is just what the property market in Canberra needs.<img alt="JessSmith_HighRes-9839.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/JessSmith_HighRes-9839.width-800.jpg" width="800">“I don’t think technology is being leveraged properly in this industry and what I love so much about Stone is that technology is being embraced there,” said Jess.“In Canberra, we have one of the most intellectual, switched-on demographics in the country and I feel as though we are ready for some technology and change in the market”.“I’m part of that generation that wants things faster and Stone gets that and has platforms that provides information quicker to the client.”Having only opened its doors in <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/gungahlin-act-2912/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gungahlin</a> this month, Jess said she has been overwhelmed by the support from her clients and colleagues.“Just the other day a client walked over, bought a bottle of champagne and we cheered to this new chapter,” said Jess.“I also have the most amazing team and I couldn’t do it without them.”A decade into her real estate career and it doesn’t seem to be ending for Jess anytime soon. Why would it when you work for Stone Real Estate?“Stone is just about as close to family as I could find”, said Jess.

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