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A Bonython home has smashed the previous property record, selling ahead of auction for $1,230,000.The sale of the five bedroom, two bathroom home at <a href="/sale/72-don-dunstan-drive-bonython-act-2905-48473/">72 Don Dunstan Drive</a> beat the previous sale record in Bonython by $55,000.The generously proportioned home sits over two levels, and features segregated living areas, an impressive kitchen, a private master suite, separate kids level, plus easy indoor/outdoor flow and mountain views. The home sits in a quiet spot just across the road from green space of Pine Island, and is also close by Stranger Pond, the Bicentennial National Trail, and the offices and amenities of the Tuggeranong Town Centre.<img alt="72 Don Dunstan Drive BONYTHON 2.png" class="richtext-image full-width" height="492" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/72_Don_Dunstan_Drive_BONYTHON_2.width-800.png" width="800">Sales agent <a href="/agents/tim-and-justine-burke/">Justine Burke</a> from <a href="/agencies/luton-weston-creek-molonglo-valley/">Luton Properties</a> says they were understandably very pleased with the outcome.“Most of the showings were run by appointment as we still had restrictions in place. So we got the right buyers through who were qualified and ready to buy, and in fact the eventual buyer was the first one through the door,” she says.“When we first went to market we didn’t set out thinking we would necessarily achieve a record price, however it was a lovely home in a really great position so it’s not surprising it did break the suburb record.”<img alt="72 Don Dunstan Drive BONYTHON 3.png" class="richtext-image full-width" height="517" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/72_Don_Dunstan_Drive_BONYTHON_3.width-800.png" width="800">Justine says the age of the home, combined with the location, made it appealing to buyers.“It is in a super convenient location, walking distance to the Tuggeranong Town Centre and with nature reserve all around. The home was only seven years old so it was modern and well suited to families with segregated bedrooms, living areas and outdoor entertaining spaces,” she says.“New Bonython is very popular for buyers who like Tuggeranong as a location but want a new build – there aren’t many opportunities in Tuggeranong to get something built in the past 10 years.”

Bonython home sale smashes suburb record ahead of auction

One of the best things about the nation’s capital is just how surrounded by nature we are. You could be walking the buzzing strips of Lonsdale Street or the Kingston Foreshore one minute, and less than a 10 minute drive away could see you hiking amongst nature or lapping up natural expanses as far as the eye can see. Want to enjoy Canberra’s natural surrounds every day? Here are four homes for sale on Zango right now where a nature reserve, bush walk or ample greenery is right on your doorstep.<h4><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/78-duffy-street-ainslie-act-2602-28585/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">78 Duffy Street, Ainslie</a></h4>Ainslie is already a highly coveted suburb, and Duffy Street, which frames the western border of Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve, is one of the suburb’s most tightly held spots. Perched on the high side of Duffy Street is this three bedroom home, which has been owned by the same family for over 50 years. The lovingly renovated home has light-filled living areas and good-sized bedrooms. You can glimpse the leafy surrounds from most of the rooms and even the kitchen sink, or head out to the private rear garden and entertaining area to really lap it up. And it’s just a short walk to join the track to make your way up Mount Ainslie, to be rewarded with what is arguably the best view of the capital.<h4><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/20-kater-close-macarthur-act-2904-28663/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">20 Kater Close, Macarthur</a></h4><img alt="20 Kater Close MACARTHUR.png" class="richtext-image full-width" height="497" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/20_Kater_Close_MACARTHUR.width-800.png" width="800">Want direct access from your backyard to the neighbouring nature reserve? Try this solar passive-designed residence in Macarthur. Sitting on a large 1016sqm block, the home boasts four bedrooms, including an elegant and segregated master suite, a separate lounge and dining room, a well-appointed kitchen, plus a sprawling family room which opens to a delightful entertaining area. Out the back is a low maintenance landscaped garden, with an automated programmable sprinkling system, or pop out the back gate for direct access to the tranquil Macarthur Park Reserve.<h4><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/7-53-derrington-crescent-bonython-act-2905-28274/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7/53 Derrington Crescent, Bonython</a></h4><img alt="7:53 Derrington Crescent, Bonython.png" class="richtext-image full-width" height="501" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/753_Derrington_Crescent_Bonython.width-800.png" width="800">This free-standing townhouse in Bonython is about as close to the banks of the Murrumbidgee River as you can get. Surrounded by nature, this ex-display home boasts four bedrooms with built-ins, two bathrooms, a sunny open dining and kitchen area with brand new gas cooktop and electric oven, plus separate living and dining areas. A small deck just off the lounge offers up peaceful views overlooking the nature reserve. Otherwise, Pine Island Reserve is just down the hill, Stranger Pond is around the corner and the river is moments away with plenty of great spots for a swim.<h4><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/7-sykes-place-forde-act-2914-28541/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7 Sykes Place, Forde</a></h4><img alt="7 Sykes Place FORDE.png" class="richtext-image full-width" height="486" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/7_Sykes_Place_FORDE.width-800.png" width="800">Sitting just one block from the edge of the picturesque Mulligans Flat Nature Reserve, this three bedroom single-level home is designed for comfortable living, with a clever floorplan, designer kitchen, and spacious living areas. You can enjoy your two private outdoor areas, complete with established fruit trees, raised flowerbeds and strategic walkways, or pop across the road where there’s a generous greenbelt and children&#x27;s playground. Otherwise, walking trails where you can immerse yourself in nature are a stone’s throw away.

4 Canberra homes for sale where nature’s right on your doorstep

The Tuggeranong suburb of Bonython has recorded its first million dollar property sale, and a brand new suburb record, with the sale of <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/66-don-dunstan-drive-bonython-act-2905-25490/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">66 Don Dunstan Drive</a> this week.The award-winning, architecturally designed property sold for $1.023 million via private negotiations by listing agents Michael Martin and Melissa Von Der Burg from Luton Properties Tuggeranong.Michael said the previous suburb record was set in 2018 by the sale of 23 Helpmann Street at $965,000, and he was confident 66 Don Dunstan Drive would beat it.“I haven&#x27;t really seen anything quite like this home in the suburb before. It’s architecturally designed, plenty of open living spaces, huge high ceilings, perfectly facing west,” he said.“The home also won an award for Best Custom Build back in 2010 through the Master Builders Association, so it&#x27;s certainly a stand out home.”<img alt="66 Don Dunstan Drive BONYTHON 2.png" class="richtext-image full-width" height="478" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/66_Don_Dunstan_Drive_BONYTHON_2.width-800.png" width="800">Sitting just across from Pine Island Reserve,<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/66-don-dunstan-drive-bonython-act-2905-25490/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> the four bedroom, two bathroom home</a> features an abundance of indoor and outdoor living options, including an upstairs parents retreat with exceptional panoramic views.Despite being restricted to private inspections due to the cancellation of open homes, Michael said they had a strong response in the short campaign.“Inspections were by appointment only and we had just over 30 private inspections in two weeks, so it was quite busy. We dealt with some very serious buyers but someone was particularly interested to move quickly,” he said.Michael said the vendors were looking to downsize ahead of a move interstate, while the new owners are an elderly couple that wanted to move closer to their family who live in Gordon.<img alt="66 Don Dunstan Drive BONYTHON 3.png" class="richtext-image full-width" height="486" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/66_Don_Dunstan_Drive_BONYTHON_3.width-800.png" width="800">He also believes the strong response shows there’s still confidence in the market, despite the uncertain times.“We are dealing with plenty of buyers, there&#x27;s no doubt about it,” he said.“The buyers that we&#x27;re dealing with are serious buyers, and they have a genuine reason to be looking and a genuine reason to buy. There&#x27;s properties that are going in one or two weeks.”

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Bonython home sale smashes suburb record ahead of auction

4 Canberra homes for sale where nature’s right on your doorstep

Bonython has had its first million dollar property sale