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<div class="rich-text"><p>No matter where in the world you live, it’s easy to lust after exploring foreign lands or faraway places – learning about the history and sightseeing amazing attractions.</p><p>But what if we explored a little closer to home, and really took the time to connect with where we live?</p><p>In Canberra, we have such a rich history despite being the youngest settlement in Australia. Many of our earliest buildings are still in great shape, and capture what life was like in the nation’s capital back in the roaring 1920s.</p><p>One of these buildings is Calthorpes’ House: one of Canberra’s earliest properties and home to the Calthorpe family. It was designed by <a href="https://zango.com.au/news/brilliant-architects-who-shaped-face-canberra/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kenneth Oliphant</a> – an esteemed architect from Victoria who designed more than 30 of Canberra’s original homes around Forrest, Red Hill and Griffith.</p><p>Interestingly, the home’s original owner, John Henry (Harry) Calthorpe, was also a partner in the first local real estate agency to sell land leases in Canberra.</p><p>Calthorpe and Woodgers Ltd. was a partnership between Calthorpe and brothers William and Tom Woodger. Calthorpe and William Woodger had a lot in common, having both grown up around Queanbeyan and served in WW1.</p><p>The real estate business was officially established in 1927, and managed the sale of the first business and residential leases in the ACT. One of these was the land where Calthorpes’ House was built.</p><p>Calthorpe and Woodgers Ltd. became very successful, acting for the Commonwealth in the sale of Canberra leases for 35 years. After Calthorpe passed away in 1950, the business continued under William Woodger before eventually merging with L.J. Hooker in 1959 where he became a board member.</p><h4><b>Visiting Calthorpes’ House</b></h4><p>Calthorpe engaged Kenneth Oliphant to design Calthorpes’ House at 24 Mugga Way, Red Hill in the late 1920s. It was to be the family home for Calthorpe, his wife Dell, and their two daughters who attended Canberra Grammar School just down the road.</p><p>After Calthorpe passed away, his wife continued to live in the home until shortly before her passing in 1979. The property was then acquired by the Federal Government and later granted heritage status, where it has since been preserved as a wonderful showcase of life in Canberra’s younger years.</p><p>The house is a charming cottage surrounded by beautiful gardens. It features an earthy façade with archways over the verandah and window shutters. Timber panelling, exposed beams, and an intuitive layout are indicative of Oliphant’s architectural style.</p><p>Other <a href="http://www.historicplaces.com.au/calthorpes-house/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">features of Calthorpes’ House</a> which are reminiscent of the times, include:</p><p>&gt; a tradesman’s safe on the back porch<br/>&gt; maid’s room and laundry<br/>&gt; ice chest<br/>&gt; breakfast room<br/>&gt; blackout blinds (compulsory during WW11)<br/>&gt; bomb shelter in the backyard<br/></p><p>There is also an impressive collection of family memorabilia including photos, war treasures, old toys, and much more.</p><p>Calthorpes’ House is open to the public with guided tours on weekends (bookings essential due to COVID). To learn more or to take a virtual tour, go to <a href="http://www.historicplaces.com.au/calthorpes-house" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ACT Historic Places</a>.</p></div>

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<div class="rich-text"><p>From luxurious lifestyles and stylish townhouses, here’s what we’re lusting after at Zango this week.</p><h3>Luxurious lifestyle</h3><p><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/25-glasgow-street-hughes-act-2605-34563/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">25 Glasgow Street HUGHES, ACT</a></p><img alt="25-glasgow-street-hughes-act-2605-34563-image3.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/25-glasgow-street-hughes-act-2605-34563-image3.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>The luxurious lifestyle on offer in your new four-bedroom, two-bathroom home in Hughes will tick all your boxes for a family home. Set on a 1092 square metre block, your new home is renovated to perfection, and gives your family a casual and relaxed lifestyle by the pool. Your entertainment options include the Jarrah upper deck and an inground swimming pool with gardens irrigated with a touch of your mobile phone. Backing onto the Red Hill Reserve, your new home is in a quiet street and has an outdoor kitchen ready to host your family and friends.</p><p>Inside, it’s a symphony of style, with a master suite which has a separate study, walk-in robe, ensuite and freestanding bath. Your home has open plan living, with a stylishly renovated kitchen which has all the essential luxuries, such as your built-in wine fridge, coffee machine, microwave and large drawer dishwasher, and a bespoke marble benchtop on your large kitchen island. Your open plan living/dining/kitchen has a wood fireplace, and you’ll be comfortable in your formal lounge all year round with double glazing to all windows and ducted reverse-cycle heating and cooling with seven temperature zones.</p><img alt="25-glasgow-street-hughes-act-2605-34563-image-2.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/25-glasgow-street-hughes-act-2605-34563-image-.width-800.jpg" width="800"><h3>Terrific Turner townhouse</h3><p><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/22-holder-street-turner-act-2612-34867/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">22 Holder Street TURNER, ACT</a></p><img alt="22-holder-street-turner-act-2612-34867-image-2.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/22-holder-street-turner-act-2612-34867-image-2.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>Your new three-bedroom, two-bathroom townhouse in Turner offers inner-city convenience and retains maximum privacy, with a bespoke design from leading architect Jessica DeRome crafted by Rosedale Homes. Set over two levels, you will enjoy your grand entrance and the north-facing aspect, and the open-plan living which ensures every inch of the floor plan is available for you to use. Your open plan living area has a Rinnai fireplace, and a spacious kitchen with waterfall stone benchtops, and high spec Miele appliances with a walk-in pantry.</p><p>Your new home has an outdoor terrace upstairs, perfect for your morning cup of tea, while your master bedroom is a dream come true, with an opulent ensuite, full-size bath, and separate toilet. Light floods into your open plan kitchen/dining area from a double-height overhead window, and your home has red-brick feature walls, a nod to the building materials and style of the inner-north. You will enjoy your home all year round with double glazing throughout, and zoned, ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning with separate zoning upstairs and downstairs. Your new home has a double garage with internal access, and low maintenance gardens irrigated by a programmable system.</p><img alt="22-holder-street-turner-act-2612-34867-image1.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/22-holder-street-turner-act-2612-34867-image1.width-800.jpg" width="800"><h3>Divine duplex</h3><p><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/2-88-blackwood-terrace-holder-act-2611-34590/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2/88 Blackwood Terrace HOLDER, ACT</a></p><img alt="2-88-blackwood-terrace-holder-act-2611-34590-image-0-20201212073124717436-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/2-88-blackwood-terrace-holder-act-2611-34590-i.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>Your brand new three-bedroom, two-bathroom duplex home in Holder is a stylish and contemporary home with fantastic potential for entertaining. With the very latest style, your new home has a north-facing aspect, with living areas transitioning to alfresco dining and gardens effortlessly, giving you and your family a real indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Your new open plan living/dining and kitchen includes a 900 mm oven and gas cooktop with a walk-in pantry, and an island bench which keeps the chef connected to family and friends.</p><p>Two bedrooms and a separate living area upstairs provide a fabulous zone for the kids, while downstairs your master bedroom has a stunning ensuite and walk-in robe. Your family bathroom is upstairs and has a separate toilet, essential for youngsters, and both the ensuite and family bathroom have frameless glass showers. Your new home has double glazing and two ducted, reverse-cycle heating and cooling systems, and your double garage has remote access and internal entry.</p><img alt="2-88-blackwood-terrace-holder-act-2611-34590-image-0-20201212073121244943-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/2-88-blackwood-terrace-holder-act-2611-34590-i.width-800_m4iMvcz.jpg" width="800"><p></p><p></p><p></p></div>

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<div class="rich-text"><p>Our city is always evolving, with stunning new developments and homes featuring the latest design trends and building technologies.</p><p>But as we set our sights on the future, we thought it was only fitting to tip our hat to 8 early architects who helped shape our beautiful city….</p><h4><b>Alastair Swayn</b></h4><p>Born in Scotland, Alastair Swayne moved to Canberra in 1979 where he became director of an award-winning local architectural firm and was later appointed the ACT government&#x27;s inaugural architect.</p><p>Some of Swayn’s work includes:</p><ul><li>Brindabella Business Park at Canberra Airport</li><li>the Australian Institute of Sports Visitors Centre</li><li>the CSIRO Discovery Centre</li><li>Lake Ginninderra College</li><li>Bonython Primary</li><li>the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet</li></ul><p>His style was always progressively sustainable, and reflected his humanitarian values of equality and community.</p><p>Alastair was also a Professor of Architecture at the University of Canberra, and passed away in 2016.</p><h4><b>Michael Dysart</b></h4><p>Although architect Michael Dysart is based in Sydney, his 1970s designs of the Urambi Village in Kambah and Wybalena Grove in Cook are perhaps two of the most celebrated residential designs in the ACT.</p><p>His unique style pays homage to a property’s natural setting, with clever layouts offering scenic views in every direction. Characteristic inclusions include split level floorplans, clerestory windows, timber decks, and exposed beams.</p><p>Dysart still resides in Sydney and is presenting at this year’s <a href="https://designcanberrafestival.com.au/event/design-revisited-architect-michael-dysart/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Design Canberra Festival</a>.</p><h4><b>Harry Siedler</b></h4><p>Born in Austria, Harry Siedler moved to Australia in 1948. His architectural work won countless awards, and he is widely recognised as having contributed extensively to Australia’s landscape.</p><p>Some of Siedler’s work in Canberra includes:</p><ul><li>Bowden House</li><li>Barton offices on Kings Avenue</li><li>Lakeview townhouses in Yarralumla</li><li>Campbell Group Housing apartments</li><li>Canberra South Bowling Club</li></ul><p>Siedler’s designs were contemporary for their time, and constantly evolved to stay on trend with social norms and the latest building technologies. He passed away in 2006, aged 82.</p><h4><b>Kenneth Oliphant</b></h4><p>Born in Victoria in 1896, Kenneth Oliphant moved to Canberra in 1926 when he was posted here to supervise the construction of Canberra’s earliest homes in Forrest – built for the first public servants moving to Australia’s new capital.</p><p>He then went on to privately design more than 30 original homes in Canberra, mostly in Red Hill, Forrest, Barton and Griffith. One of his designs was for Canberra’s first real estate agents – Calthorpe and Woodger – which is now the heritage-listed museum, Calthorpes’ House, in Red Hill.</p><p>Oliphant drew inspiration from several architectural styles, and his homes often feature intricate detail, ornate ceilings, fireplaces, and intuitive layouts.</p><p>Oliphant retired in the 1960s and passed away in 1975.</p><h4><b>John Smith Murdoch</b></h4><p>Unknown to many, John Smith Murdoch was a devoted architect who played a prominent role in designing Canberra, including:</p><ul><li>Old Parliament House</li><li>the Hyatt Hotel</li><li>Hotel Kurrajong</li><li>Kingston Power Station (now Canberra Glassworks)</li><li>Gorman House</li><li>Ainslie Public School</li></ul><p>Murdoch grew up in Scotland and moved to Australia in the 1880s where he worked his way up to become Australia’s Commonwealth Chief Architect by 1919.</p><p>He worked closely with Walter Burley Griffin on Canberra’s urban design, and favoured classic design principles with clean lines, harmonious proportions, open space and lots of natural light.</p><h4><b>Romaldo Giurgola</b></h4><p>Romaldo Giurgola is a globally revered architect who was invited to be on the panel of judges for the 1980 competition to design Parliament House. Instead, he entered and beat out 329 other entrants to win it.</p><p>It was then that Giurgola, who was born in Italy and designed numerous architectural masterpieces in the United States, came to live in Canberra where he stayed until his passing at age 95.</p><p>Giurgola also designed St Thomas Aquinas Catholic church in Charnwood, and his own home at Lake Bathurst in Goulburn.</p><h4><b>Margaret Hendry</b></h4><p>While much of Canberra’s early architectural history comes from male architects, Margaret Hendry was the first female landscape architect in Australia whose love of nature and remarkable design skill helped shape our nation’s capital.</p><p>Hendry studied all over the world before moving to Canberra in 1963 where she designed numerous town centres, shopping centres, schools, and public spaces.</p><p>She was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 1992 and passed away in 2001. The new Margaret Hendry School in Taylor is named in her honour.</p><h4><b>A tribute to the master</b></h4><p>It seems fitting that we pay our respects to a man whose architectural nous and vision paved the way for the beautiful city we live in: Walter Burley Griffin.</p><p>Born on November 24, 1987 in Illinois, Griffin was 34 when he entered a competition to design a then unnamed new federal capital city. By that stage of his life, Griffin had gained a Bachelor in Architecture and worked extensively in Chicago designing buildings and urban landscapes.</p><p>His entry was chosen from 136 other designs, and he went on to visit – and later move to – Australia with his wife. Although <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/specials/curious-canberra/2017-04-03/what-were-the-coolest-things-in-walter-burley-griffins-plan/8390208?nw=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">not all of Griffin’s original design was realised</a>, we still have him to thank for many of the urban elements which make Canberra so impressive.</p><p>“I have planned a city that is not like any other in the world. I have planned it not in a way that I expected any government authorities in the world would accept. I have planned an ideal city – a city that meets my ideal of the city of the future.”</p><p>- Walter Burley Griffin<br/><br/>&quot;ACT Honour Walk : John Smith Murdoch CMG&quot; by ArchivesACT is licensed with CC BY-NC 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/</p></div>

Brilliant architects who shaped the face of Canberra

<div class="rich-text"><p>After a year of virtual property inspections and online auctions, the ACT real estate sector came together over the weekend to celebrate a year that has changed the way real estate operates.</p><p>The 2020 Real Estate Institute of ACT (REIACT) Awards for Excellence were announced at a ceremony held at QT Canberra on Saturday night (21 November) where the principal agent Maria Selleck was awarded residential salesperson of the year.</p><p>This award recognises outstanding achievement by individuals in residential sales and is intended for individuals working as principals, licensed agents or sales consultants in small, medium and large agencies and independent or franchise agencies. This prestigious award is not judged on sales figures.</p><p>Having achieved a string of awards and record-breaking achievements in the local and national real estate industry, and a loyal base of happy clients, Maria Selleck established her boutique agency Maria Selleck Properties with her husband Gordon in 2009. While her agency has won REIACT awards before, including agency of the year six times, Maria says this is the first time she has won residential sales person of the year.</p><p>“I have always been passionate about real estate and assisting people with their real estate dreams. Loving what I am doing is an acknowledgement of a job well done and that I am right about what I am doing,” Maria said.</p><p>“The enthusiasm of my clients, friends and family keeps my level of energy and passion at a high level. It is always an honour to win such awards.”</p><p>The secret to her success, Maria says, is “focussing on quality, not quantity”.</p><p>“Our primary focus is always on quality service, stress-free experience and achieving great outcomes for our clients.”</p><p>REIACT deputy president Stan Platis said, “This year, our Awards for Excellence have showcased the adaption, innovation, and education the real estate sector has had to undertake to meet the challenges that COVID-19 created for our members. I would like to congratulate all our winners and commend all the finalists. As in past years, it was an exceptionally strong and tight field.”</p><p>View the full list of award winners <a href="https://eliteagent.com/reiact-awards-2020-all-the-winners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.</p></div>

Maria Selleck wins residential sales person of the year

<div class="rich-text"><p>Although the nature strip is not technically part of your land, it’s generally the first thing people see when they walk or drive past your home.</p><p>If you’re selling, a nature strip overgrown with weeds or used as a dumping ground is likely to turn off potential buyers faster than you can say “NO SALE!”</p><p>Before last year, the extent to which you could make use of your nature strip was basically restricted to open grassland. Due to their heritage status, this still applies to <a href="https://www.cityservices.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/1392088/Nature-Strip-Guidelines-2019.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">some housing precincts</a> in Ainslie, Braddon, Reid, Barton, Griffith and Forrest.</p><p>If you don’t live in these precincts, here are 4 welcome guideline amendments that can help you uplift your nature strip and create greater street appeal…</p><h4><b>1. Compacted gravel or mulch</b></h4><p>For areas of Canberra where natural grass is difficult to grow, soil is like clay, and tough weeds sprout up at lightning speed, compacted gravel can be an attractive and low maintenance alternative.</p><p>The guidelines state you can only lay gravel on up to 50% of the strip and not under the drip line of trees, with the remainder reserved for shrubs or grass.</p><p>However, mulch is another great alternative as there is no ratio restriction. It’s also available in a wide range of colours, such as straw, red or charcoal to complement your front landscaping.</p><h4><b>2. Fruits and veggies</b></h4><p>Yes, you can turn your nature strip into your very own veggie patch! While the fruits of your efforts may not be as protected as those planted in your backyard covered with netting, it’s certainly a great way to add a unique (and tasty) addition to the front of your home.</p><p>Popular fruits and vegetables for nature strip planting include tomatoes, strawberries, pumpkin, carrots, lettuce and beetroot. Herbs can also add a great aroma – especially if you plant peppermint, basil and oregano.</p><h4><b>3. Plants and garden beds</b></h4><p>Perhaps the nicest change to the guidelines is the ability to move from just grass, to a combination of grass and garden beds.</p><p>Spring is the perfect time to start digging, as it gives plants a chance to mature before the summer heat really sets in. You’re also allowed to install temporary protective fencing for up to 13 weeks so they don’t get trampled.</p><p>There are a range of beautiful and hardy plants recommended for nature strips, such as:</p><p>&gt; native daisies</p><p>&gt; silver bush</p><p>&gt; blueberry lily</p><p>&gt; grevillea</p><p>&gt; lavender cotton</p><p>If you can select plants that complement the landscaping of your front yard and the colour scheme of your façade, the bright addition will certainly add pep to your street appeal.</p><h4><b>4. Garden edging</b></h4><p>Garden edging creates beautiful clean lines between different landscaping materials, and makes for an attractive border for garden beds.</p><p>If you want the edging to accentuate your property, try to follow the architectural lines of your home’s façade and choose complementary colours and textures.</p><h4><b>What’s not on the list</b></h4><p>Unfortunately things like new trees, water fountains, retaining walls, artificial grass, and pavers are still not on the list of approved nature strip additions.</p><p>However with a little planning and investment, there’s no limit to what you could create under the current guidelines.</p><p>Why not get stuck in this weekend? Step onto your street and see what others’ see when they walk past your home – then imagine what you could do to leverage the nature strip and become the envy of everyone in the street!</p><p><b>For more information on the nature strip guidelines, visit</b> <a href="https://www.cityservices.act.gov.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Transport Canberra and City Services</b></a><b>.</b></p><p></p></div>

4 nature strip changes to boost your home’s street appeal

<div class="rich-text"><p>From architectural high ceilings to rural retreats, here’s what we’re lusting after on Zango this week.</p><h3>Double the room</h3><p><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/22-chuditch-street-throsby-act-2914-34796/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">22 Chuditch Street, Throsby, ACT</a></p><img alt="22-chuditch-street-throsby-act-2914-34796-image-01-1-810x493.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="486" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/22-chuditch-street-throsby-act-2914-34796-imag.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>Welcome to light, high airy ceilings and indoor-outdoor living at your new architecturally designed home at Throsby. Your new four-bedroom, two-bathroom home has interior design by Department of Design, and you will have plenty of living space with two separate living areas, a formal lounge/media room with coffered ceiling and equipped with a 4k Vivitek projector, a 7.1 surround-sound speaker system and a large screen, and an open family/dining/kitchen with large format tiled floors.</p><p>Your new kitchen has a Fisher &amp; Paykel pyrolytic oven, oven/microwave, an integrated double-drawer dishwasher and a Fisher and Paykel 900 mm gas cooktop, and a silent Schweigen rangehood, and faces your bifold double-glazed north-facing glass doors, making entertaining both inside and out a delight.</p><p>Your Daikin commercial-grade, ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning with four zones will keep you cool in summer, while your energy bills will be substantially reduced with your home’s array of 6.6 kW Jinko panels and a Fronius Primo inverter. Your new home is close to the wildlife reserve of Mulligan’s Flat, childcare and cycling paths.</p><img alt="22-chuditch-street-throsby-act-2914-34796-image-3-810x494.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="487" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/22-chuditch-street-throsby-act-2914-34796-imag.width-800_zzBZHh1.jpg" width="800"><h3>Room to move</h3><p><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/62-groom-place-hughes-act-2605-34857/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">62 Groom Place. Hughes, ACT</a></p><img alt="62-groom-place-hughes-act-2605-34857-image-1-810x364.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="359" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/62-groom-place-hughes-act-2605-34857-image-1-8.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>Your whole family will be delighted by your new three-bedroom, two-bathroom home, and your semi-detached flat with two bedrooms and one bathroom, and a separate kitchen. Your new home has a master suite with a walk-in robe and an ensuite with a double vanity unit, and your other two bedrooms have built-in robes. Your home and flat can be combined to form one living area for more space, or used as a separate fully self-contained residence.</p><p>Your new kitchen has a high level of craftsmanship and has manufactured Quantum Quartz stone benchtops, two double Miele wall ovens, a dishwasher, microwave, and a Fisher &amp; Paykel fridge. Your walk-in butler’s pantry means storage will never be an issue, and your kitchen will always be your island of calm. Your separate residence has a dishwasher and refrigerator in the kitchenette, and a clothes dryer, and your entire home and flat have double glazing and a 20-panel 5.2 kilowatt solar system on the roof.</p><img alt="62-groom-place-hughes-act-2605-34857-image2-810x375.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="370" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/62-groom-place-hughes-act-2605-34857-image2-81.width-800.jpg" width="800"><h3>Semi-rural dream come true</h3><p><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/4-gibbes-street-hall-act-2618-34908/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">4 Gibbes Street, Hall, ACT</a></p><img alt="4-gibbes-street-hall-act-2618-34908-image-01-810x380.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/4-gibbes-street-hall-act-2618-34908-image-01-8.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>Your new home in Hall is fully renovated and restyled and is a delightful five-bedroom, two-bathroom residence with an inground pool at the back – it’s ready for you to move right in. Your kids will love spending their summer in the pool, while you will love your airconditioned comfort inside your renovated kitchen, beautifully light and contrasted with dark window frames, large island bench, and open plan kitchen/dining and family room. Your separate study will be ideal for home-based work during the school holidays, and your alfresco dining area will make entertaining easy.</p><p>Your home has two separate living areas and your master bedroom has an ensuite with beautiful tiling and a frameless walk-in shower, while your family bathroom has a double vanity and stunning feature tiles. Your new home is semi-rural, on the edge of the iconic Hall village, only moments from Canberra.</p><img alt="4-gibbes-street-hall-act-2618-34908-image2-810x380.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/4-gibbes-street-hall-act-2618-34908-image2-810.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p></p></div>

<div class="rich-text"><p>From Australia’s most opulent rural property in Sutton to dream summer family homes, here’s what we’re lusting after at Zango this week.</p><h3>Opulent resort-style country living</h3><p><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/57-vaughan-drive-sutton-nsw-2620-34211/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">57 Vaughan Drive, Sutton, NSW</a></p><img alt="57-vaughan-drive-sutton-nsw-2620-34211-image3.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/57-vaughan-drive-sutton-nsw-2620-34211-image3.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>Your opulent new home is possibly the finest example of resort-style living anywhere in Australia and comes with a world-class dressage arena and a showjumping arena, high-quality equine fencing, stables for nine horses, and the green landscape is irrigated by bore water, and includes 19 paddocks all with automated water troughs, and three dams.</p><p>Your luxurious main residence is perfection in craftsmanship, materials and amenities. Your home has four bedrooms and a study, two powder rooms, four ensuite bathrooms, and has double-glazing for year-round comfort. Your grand entrance hall with parquetry flooring and double-height glass on one side hosts a timber and custom iron stairway to the second floor. Your living areas are plentiful and opulent on the ground floor and include a study, a family and meals area, a formal dining room and a lounge. Your master bedroom is extremely generous, with a walk-in robe and a master ensuite with a free-standing bath and double vanity unit. Your sparkling pool and spa are surrounded by outdoor kitchens and alfresco dining areas, and a games room.</p><img alt="57-vaughan-drive-sutton-nsw-2620-34211-image-1.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/57-vaughan-drive-sutton-nsw-2620-34211-image-1.width-800.jpg" width="800"><h3>Dreaming of a perfect family home</h3><p><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/18-northcote-crescent-deakin-act-2600-34279/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">18 Northcote Crescent, Deakin, ACT</a></p><img alt="18-northcote-crescent-deakin-act-2600-34279-image-2-810x380.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/18-northcote-crescent-deakin-act-2600-34279-im.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>Your stunningly renovated family home in Deakin has five bedrooms and two bathrooms, and a kitchen/dining room which is perfection in both form and function. With luxury at every turn, your new home has polished hardwood timber floors, large format porcelain tiles, and your generous lounge has an open fireplace and indoor-outdoor living onto the large timber deck.</p><p>Your master bedroom suite is on the ground floor, and has a walk-in robe and ensuite perfectly updated. Generous-sized bedrooms will suit your family and guests, and your formal dining room has raked ceilings. Your up-to-date and fully renovated home has evaporative cooling and ducted gas heating, and is on an enormous parcel of land, with lush, established gardens and a children’s cubby house and slide. To keep your children entertained on rainy days, the home has a games room, which leads out to an entertaining terrace with stunning views.</p><img alt="18-northcote-crescent-deakin-act-2600-34279-image-1-810x540.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/18-northcote-crescent-deakin-act-2600-34279-im.width-800_VuN0C4F.jpg" width="800"><h3>Summer paradise</h3><p><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/7-whitham-place-pearce-act-2607-34238/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7 Whitlam Place, Pearce, ACT</a></p><img alt="7-whitham-place-pearce-act-2607-34238-image3.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/7-whitham-place-pearce-act-2607-34238-image3.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>Your perfect four-bedroom, two-bathroom home just in time for summer is waiting for you in Pearce, with a luxurious in-ground pool and enormous outdoor entertaining area. The open plan layout of your new home is an entertainer’s dream, from your lounge room with an open fire to your family room, and your front balcony with views of Canberra over Black Mountain. Your master suite has a beautiful ensuite, walk-in robes and separate shoe cupboards.</p><p>Your gourmet kitchen is fitted with custom cabinetry, a hidden pantry and Corian and Quantum Quartz benchtops, a free-standing Ilve gas cooktop with a teppanyaki plate, Asko dishwasher and Liebherr fridge. Entertaining the kids will be easy, with a ground floor craft room, a media room and, of course, a sparkling pool. Your dining area has banks of stacking doors to create a connection with your summertime oasis. Your outdoor living room is perfect for relaxing days lounging by the pool on the expansive timber deck or hosting friends for a long, lazy Sunday lunch under the cover of the alfresco. Lush gardens, with automatic watering system, surround the home to enhance the sense of privacy while the artificial grassed area is ready for those with pets.</p><img alt="7-whitham-place-pearce-act-2607-34238-image-1.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/7-whitham-place-pearce-act-2607-34238-image-1.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p></p></div>

<div class="rich-text"><p>Property and design go together like cupcakes and frosting: one can be without the other, but together they’re divine. From the architectural design of our homes, to the choices we make in our interiors, great design helps us showcase our personality and life story.</p><p>The same is true of the designs of our suburbs and even our city as a whole – creating that uniquely Canberran character that makes us feel at home.</p><p>It’s also this character that resonates with people who come to visit, and decide to stay indefinitely. Our home is booming, having grown by more than 100,000 people in the past decade to reach an ACT population record of 457,000 in 2020.</p><p>It seems our little secret is out: this really is the best place in the world to live. The French-based Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) certainly thought so when it named us the best city in the world to live in 2014. Lonely Planet also gave us 2 thumbs up when we beat out Sydney and Melbourne to be named the third best city in the world to visit in 2018.</p><p>Accommodating our burgeoning population has led to the establishment of many new suburbs – from Moncrieff and Taylor just north of Gungahlin, to Wright and Coombs in the Molonglo Valley – each with their own distinctive design to complement their natural landscape.</p><img alt="the-griffin-parkes-parkes-act-2600-101-image-0-20201012231642386188-thumbnail-1920x1920-70.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="450" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/the-griffin-parkes-parkes-act-2600-101-image-0.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>Paying homage to our city’s design character is also front and centre for property developments unfolding in Canberra’s established suburbs, such as:</p><ul><li><a href="/developments/mulberry-dickson-act-2602/">Soho in Dickson</a>, where specialist heritage architects collaborated on the masterplan to infuse new and old</li><li><a href="/developments/the-parks-red-hill-act-2603/">THE PARKS</a> in Red Hill, with a mix of luxury apartment residences, terraces and premium land lots</li><li><a href="/developments/the-griffin-parkes-parkes-act-2600/">The Griffin</a>, a new mixed-use residential project on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin on Constitution Avenue in Parkes</li></ul><h4><br/>A tribute to Walter Burley Griffin.</h4><p>The great Walter Burley Griffin (1876-1937) was the master planner of our beautiful city, and his vision was that Canberra be “a city that meets my ideal of the city of the future.”</p><p>Michael D’Elboux, Development Manager of Amalgamated Property Group which is developing The Griffin, says ensuring its design complements Walter Burley Griffin’s original vision for the city was a key part of their planning.</p><p>“We also worked in close consultation with the National Capital Authority and community groups early on, because we wanted to ensure alignment with the location’s heritage and the needs of our local community. Community input was a core part of our process which has made for a better quality development.”</p><p>Design thinking formed the basis for every element of The Griffin – from the façade to the grounds, the permeability of the buildings for natural light and connections to the outside, and the detailed interior design inclusions of all 254 apartments which are expected to be completed by mid-2022.</p><p>“The sense of space these homes offer is crucial to the overall design,” says Michael. “The floorplans are around 20% larger than most other offerings in the market, and we’ve incorporated large landscaped green spaces and gardens, generously sized amenities like a 25m lap pool and separate weights and cardio gyms, as well as enhancing access to the pedestrian underpass to the lake and Commonwealth Park.</p><p>“The Griffin has been designed to fit with its location, the heritage and the mature trees, and the style and materials of the interiors also reflect that in their design. These are premium, luxurious homes where you don’t need to pay for upgrades; every apartment has the highest standard of finishes like the penthouses with engineered timber floors, thick stone benchtops, bespoke timber joinery, under-tile heating in bathrooms, and more.”</p><p>If you love design as much as we do, be sure to check out the <a href="https://designcanberrafestival.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DESIGN Canberra Festival</a> which runs from November 9 to 29.</p><p>The festival showcases the latest in design trends across home interiors, furniture, art, and architecture with events held all across our nation’s capital.</p><p>What’s your favourite characteristic of Canberra’s unique urban design?</p></div>

Canberra’s great design story

<div class="rich-text"><p>From lakeside luxury to perfect interiors, here’s what we’re lusting after at Zango this week.</p><h3>Lakeside Luxury</h3><p><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/25-lakeview-gardens-jerrabomberra-nsw-2619-34070/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">25 Lakeview Gardens, Jerrabomberra, NSW</a></p><img alt="25-lakeview-gardens-jerrabomberra-nsw-2619-34070-image-2-810x380.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/25-lakeview-gardens-jerrabomberra-nsw-2619-340.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>Your new six-bedroom, two-bathroom lakeside home looks out over the treetops to Lake Jerrabomberra and has a lakeside solar-heated saltwater inground pool and your own private jetty. Your ground floor boasts a state-of-the-art kitchen, with a stone island bench, 900 mm stainless steel oven and gas cooktop, and your living areas include a formal lounge, an upstairs rumpus room, dining, a family room, and an additional sitting area on the ground floor. Alfresco entertaining is easy, with a portico next to the pool accessed through French doors conveniently located under shady trees with a built-in stone barbeque.</p><p>Your master bedroom suite is spacious and has breathtaking views over Lake Jerrabomberra, and a balcony accessed by French doors, and an ensuite, while your family bathroom has a double vanity and floor-to-ceiling tiles. Your walk-in robe is generous, and your five other bedrooms have built-in robes. A study and an office space on the ground floor complete your list of must-haves, along with your ground floor powder room and generous attic space above your double garage. Ducted air conditioning will warm you in winter, and cool you in summer, while instantaneous hot water guarantees you will never run out.</p><img alt="25-lakeview-gardens-jerrabomberra-nsw-2619-34070-image-1-810x380.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/25-lakeview-gardens-jerrabomberra-nsw-2619-340.width-800_wNFqcBU.jpg" width="800"><h3>Mid-Century modernist masterpiece</h3><p><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/4-dalrymple-street-red-hill-act-2603-33668/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">4 Dalrymple Street, Red Hill, ACT</a></p><img alt="4-dalrymple-street-red-hill-act-2603-33668-image-2-810x380.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/4-dalrymple-street-red-hill-act-2603-33668-ima.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>The mid-century design stands the test of time, designed for family living and still perfect for today’s families. Your four-bedroom, two-bathroom modernist masterpiece is located in the prestigious suburb of Red Hill, close by Red Hill shops, local primary schools, and the Red Hill Nature Reserve. The parquetry flooring has been beautifully restored, and your new home has been renovated to reflect our modern taste and lifestyle, but retains the character of a classic Canberra home.</p><p>Your separate formal lounge room, dining area and large open plan family room flow to the outdoors through updated sliding glass doors, and your new master suite is spacious with an ensuite featuring a full-length bath. Your alfresco dining area has a built-in barbeque with a stone bench, and your new kitchen has been fully updated with breakfast bar seating and quality stainless steel appliances. Your new home has reverse-cycle air conditioning, a stone gas fireplace in the lounge room with a stone feature wall, and all bedrooms have built-in robes.</p><img alt="4-dalrymple-street-red-hill-act-2603-33668-image-1-810x380.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/4-dalrymple-street-red-hill-act-2603-33668-ima.width-800_wTnYNVM.jpg" width="800"><h3>Divine design</h3><p><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/94-cocoparra-crescent-crace-act-2911-33955/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">94 Cocoparra Crescent, Crace, ACT</a></p><img alt="94-cocoparra-crescent-crace-act-2911-33955-image-2-810x380.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/94-cocoparra-crescent-crace-act-2911-33955-ima.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>Your new four-bedroom, two-bathroom home at Crace is a design delight, both inside and out. Clean, modern lines and a practical and beautiful interior set this home apart, and provide the ultimate in elegance and simplicity for family living. Your home has a generous formal lounge with a built-in bar, surround sound and acoustic insulation for those movie nights with the family, and your living space includes a generous open plan kitchen/dining and family area.</p><p>Your new home is double glazed, keeping the home warmer in winter and cooler in summer, while your new kitchen has clean designer lines and Smeg appliances with an integrated fridge and Billi tap. Your home office space has room for two to work in, and is fitted with full joinery and a sitting area. Your master bedroom has a walk-in robe with display cabinetry and an open ensuite, and both your ensuite and your family bathroom have floor-to-ceiling stone slabs. The home has two-zone hydronic heating, and dual-zone reverse cycle air conditioning – all controlled by your mobile phone.</p><img alt="94-cocoparra-crescent-crace-act-2911-33955-image-1-810x380.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/94-cocoparra-crescent-crace-act-2911-33955-ima.width-800_T3aRpCJ.jpg" width="800"><p></p></div>

<div class="rich-text"><p>It was a record-breaking weekend for Canberra house prices, with the Hamptons-style home at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/29-de-lissa-street-evatt-act-2617-32947/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">29 De Lissa Street</a>, Evatt and an entertainer’s paradise in at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/11-hendry-close-nicholls-act-2913-33635/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">11 Hendry Close</a> in Nicholls both smashing the previous records for their respective suburbs, with Hendry Close also breaking the Gungahlin record.</p><p>The Hamptons-style home at 29 De Lissa Street in Evatt sold for $1,500,000, easily breaking the previous suburb record of $1,150,000.</p><p>The home at 11 Hendry Close broke the Nicholls record, selling for $2,475,000. The sale price surpassed the previous Gungahlin record by $325,000, and the previous record for Nicholls (also set by agent Luke McAuliffe) by over $450,000.</p><p>Both homes were sold at auction, with Home.byHolly sales agent Cris O’Brien reporting the first bid for the De Lissa Street home was high, at $1.27 million. With nine registered bidders, three bidders challenged for the home, but it was the initial bidder who closed out the auction with a final bid of $1,500,000.</p><p>“We had over 200 groups through the home,” said Ms O’Brien, “and people were lining up along the street on the open day to inspect the place.</p><p>“People had admired this house from afar,” she said, “but a lot were interested in having a look and people got emotionally attached to it very quickly.</p><p>“I wasn’t surpised people fell in love with it so quickly. There’s not a lot on the market that’s different in that sense.”</p><p>Ms O’Brien said the vendors were very happy, but weren’t quite sure where the bidding would stop.</p><p>“It was one of those homes, they knew it was special, but we weren’t quite sure where it would land in terms of price, and a record price was deserved. It was so beautiful and renovated to such a high standard.</p><p>“The new owners are ecstatic too. The people who bought it had admired the house since they were teenagers themselves. They were passionate about it.”</p><img alt="11-hendry-close-nicholls-act-2913-33635-image-3-810x380 (2).jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/11-hendry-close-nicholls-act-2913-33635-image-.width-800_zHoalGl.jpg" width="800"><p>Peter Blackshaw sales agent Luke McAuliffe said the record-breaking sale in Nicholls for 11 Hendry Close attracted nearly 150 groups inspecting the home, and eight registered bidders for the auction.</p><p>When the open home was held, Mr McAuliffe said people were impressed by the superb views from the rear deck of the home, but also surprised there was an indoor pool.</p><p>“We went to auction, and four or five bidders participated, and when it reached the $2.3 million mark it came down to two bidders. It was called on the market at $2,350,000, and the highest bid reached the record price of $2,475,000,” said Mr McAuliffe.</p><p>“Everyone was surprised the pool was there. The big attraction was the bifold glass doors which made the pool a real indoor-outdoor facility, and another big drawcard was the basketball court.</p><p>“The new owners also love their back deck with a view to the Brindabellas, which is absolutely spectacular.”</p><img alt="11-hendry-close-nicholls-act-2913-33635-image-2-810x380 (1).jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/11-hendry-close-nicholls-act-2913-33635-image-.width-800_WlCDIgh.jpg" width="800"><p>“<a href="https://www.facebook.com/thomblackshawrealestate/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thom Eriksson</a> took the auction and it was a fantastic call by him as always.</p><p>“It’s a fantastic result for Gungahlin and for Nicholls, it shows there are homes like this in the area that really raise the expectations of the quality of homes available in Gungahlin. The owners were over the moon with the result,” said Mr McAuliffe.</p><p><i>Original Article published on </i><a href="https://the-riotact.com/suburb-records-fall-with-auctions-achieving-record-prices/418362" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i>The RiotACT</i></a><i>.</i></p></div>

Suburb records fall with auctions achieving record prices

<div class="rich-text"><p>From gleaming tiles to perfect pools, here’s what we’re lusting after at Zango this week.</p><h3>Entertainer’s paradise</h3><p><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/11-hendry-close-nicholls-act-2913-33635/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">11 Hendry Close, Nicholls, ACT</a></p><img alt="11-hendry-close-nicholls-act-2913-33635-image-2-810x380.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/11-hendry-close-nicholls-act-2913-33635-image-.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>Your new home at Hendry Close in Nicholls is the perfect family home. Your indoor pool is connected to your outdoor kitchen/dining alfresco area with bifold glass doors, and it is in a premium location with views over the 18th hole of the Gold Creek golf course to the Brindabellas beyond.</p><p>Your six-bedroom, three-bathroom home has high spec finishes, and one bathroom is conveniently located off the indoor pool, which is heated by solar power and has its own ducted heating system. On the opposite side of the home is an open-air basketball court and your home gym. Bedrooms are luxurious, and all are located on the upper level of your home. Your master bedroom has a walk-in robe and ensuite with spa, in-floor heating and a rain shower. Your new chef’s kitchen features a stone island bench, three Miele ovens, gas cooktop and a dishwasher, while brush box solid timber flooring graces your entrance, stairway and casual living areas. Your new cellar awaits your wine collection, and your formal lounge has an overhead projector for those movie nights the family will love. Your extensive terrace area overlooks one of the best views in Canberra, ideal for entertaining family and friends.</p><img alt="11-hendry-close-nicholls-act-2913-33635-image-1-810x380.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/11-hendry-close-nicholls-act-2913-33635-image-.width-800_cUmjLjS.jpg" width="800"><h3>Thermal comfort masterpiece</h3><p><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/4-redshaw-street-coombs-act-2611-33643/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">4 Redshaw Street, Coombs, ACT</a></p><img alt="4-redshaw-street-coombs-act-2611-33643-image2-810x380.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/4-redshaw-street-coombs-act-2611-33643-image2-.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>Your new three-bedroom, two-bathroom family home at Redshaw Street is a fabulous combination of brick and weatherboard, designed by architect Shannon Battisson from The Mill: Architecture to maximise energy saving on heating and cooling, and ensure a brilliantly functional family home.</p><p>Your new home was designed to minimise air leaks through airtight windows and breathable building wrap, and uses solar-passive design with all living areas and bedrooms north facing to let the sun stream in. Your home has passive cooling through ceiling fans, an established deciduous green shade shelf to the north, and a garden misting system to aid in night purging.</p><p>Your new home is all-electric with radiant wall panels for heating and features a generous sunken living room, a sun-drenched dining room, and kitchen with a walk-in scullery and a wine store under the stairs. Bathroom and ensuite feature perfect tiling, with luxury walk-in frameless showers and a full-length freestanding bath in the family bathroom. Your outdoor living zones include a covered terrace surrounded by terraced gardens, with a spectacular children’s fort, fruit trees, a kitchen garden, and a lawn area.</p><img alt="4-redshaw-street-coombs-act-2611-33643-image1-810x380.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/4-redshaw-street-coombs-act-2611-33643-image1-.width-800.jpg" width="800"><h3>Impressive inner north living</h3><p><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/24-quandong-street-oconnor-act-2602-33582/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">24 Quandong Street, O’Connor, ACT</a></p><img alt="24-quandong-street-oconnor-act-2602-33582-image-2-810x380.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/24-quandong-street-oconnor-act-2602-33582-imag.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>If you’re looking for an impressive contemporary home in one of Canberra’s oldest and most conveniently located suburbs, your new three-bedroom, two-bathroom home in O’Connor will delight you. With an in-ground swimming pool, contemporary interiors, and manicured established gardens, your family need look no further than green and leafy Quandong Street.</p><p>The heart of your new home is the extensive kitchen/dining/family room, with a very large island bench and a walk-in pantry, and views of the gardens, alfresco dining and in-ground pool. Your family will love the separate library, fantastically high floor-to-ceiling windows with void spaces filled with light. Architecturally designed angles set the home perfectly into the streetscape while maximising the living space and views over the rooftops from your bedrooms set on the upper floor of the home. Your master bedroom features an impressive walk-through robe and ensuite, and your kids will love their lofty bedrooms with views over the treetops. A sandpit for the kids in the landscaped gardens completes your family lifestyle.</p><img alt="24-quandong-street-oconnor-act-2602-33582-image1-810x380.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/24-quandong-street-oconnor-act-2602-33582-imag.width-800_wLb3LZc.jpg" width="800"><p></p></div>

<div class="rich-text"><p>The suburb price record in Flynn was broken during the past weekend, with <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/22-love-street-flynn-act-2615-32948/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">22 Love Street</a> selling for $1,300,500 – breaking the previous record of $1,250,000.</p><p>McGrath Real Estate sales agent Natalie Kokic Schmidt ran a short marketing campaign, with 112 groups inspecting the home prior to the auction on Saturday, 31 October.</p><p>Five registered bidders drove up the price during the auction, starting with bids going up in increments of $10,000, moving to two bidders vying against each other with bids of $500 and $100, until the property sold for the record-breaking price.</p><p>“Both the final bidders really wanted the property as much as each other because it is so well finished and so handcrafted,” said Ms Kokic Schmidt.</p><p>The four-bedroom, two-bathroom home presented a unique offering, with the vendor’s award-winning joinery making the property a standout, said Ms Kokic Schmidt.</p><p>“The owner is a joiner and they were great reputable builders who have won a few awards so it is a quality home,” she said.</p><p>“They want their homes to be different to what everyone else is doing and they are excited to work on a new project in another area.”</p><p>Despite the inclement weather, the auction was attended by around 50 people, although numbers were restricted as it was held indoors.</p><p>“We did have to keep the numbers low,” said Ms Kokic Schmidt. “But there were people who are interested in what the market is doing who wanted to attend.”</p><p>The home was designed by Studio 187 and built by Status Living, with joinery by Created Joinery.</p><p>“We ran a short campaign because the market is quite heated at the minute and a lot of buyers have been looking for six to 12 months so it worked out really well,” said Ms Kokic Schmidt.</p><p>The home was advertised on only one local property portal, <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zango</a>, with a short duration campaign – listing on 15 October and selling on 31 October.</p><p>The latest data from CoreLogic shows Canberra house values grew 1.1 per cent in October to a median price of $737,937, and 1.9 per cent for the quarter, and 7.3 per cent for the year. House values have increased by 5.5 per cent in 2020.</p></div>

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Canberra’s great design story

This week’s Zango Lust List

Suburb records fall with auctions achieving record prices

This week’s Zango Lust List

Handcrafted home sets new Flynn record