Lots of hidden extras (and a mysterious detail at the bottom of the pool) in Farrer retreat

There are lots of extras to discover (and one pool mystery to solve) across the sprawling 1200sqm block at 36 Drevermann Street, Farrer.

Set back from the leafy street, the spacious, light-filled home has five bedrooms, multiple living areas and views to Isaacs Ridge and Black Mountain (that’s the first surprise).

“It just keeps on giving,” Luton Gungahlin sales consultant Annelies Bindley says.

“You keep finding yourself saying, ‘Oh wow, look at this’ and ‘Oh, I didn’t see that’.

“We’ve had two open homes and people have taken their time to walk through the property. We’ve even had to extend the open time because it’s so big.”

The upper floor alone spans 250sqm with multiple living and dining areas, ducted reverse-cycle heating and cooling, and an updated modern kitchen at its heart.

The kitchen comes fully equipped with an induction cooktop, electric oven and dishwasher, ample storage, leafy views and plenty of bench space for preparing meals. The north-facing formal lounge and dining areas open directly to a verandah spanning the full length of the home, while the family room features a balcony overlooking the swimming pool with views to Isaacs Ridge.

From this vantage point, you might notice a curious detail – the initials ‘R.A’ at the bottom of the pool.

“It was an original builder’s home,” Annelies says.

“He built it for himself and his family and they lived there for a while.

“As a joke, when they installed the swimming pool, the tiler said, ‘I’m going to put your initials in there’. The builder said, ‘Yeah, sure,’ and they came home and there were the initials.”

The summer-ready garden has an enclosed swimming pool, paved barbecue area, well-maintained veggie patch and access to yet another surprise – a leafy nature corridor with walking trails.

To unwind and relax, a dedicated bedroom wing housing four of the home’s five bedrooms and the main updated bathroom is positioned off an oversized hallway with a built-in bookshelf, skylight and double door linen press. The main bedroom is the standout, courtesy of its views of Black Mountain, walk-in robe and renovated ensuite with a bath, double vanity and large frameless shower.

“And then you go downstairs and there’s a whole list of hidden features that you didn’t even think were part of the property,” Annelies says.

Wine lovers have their very own secure lock-up wine cellar, and there’s yet another living space with direct access outdoors and a secure double lock-up garage.

But the highlight of the lower level treasure trove is a fifth bedroom within a self-contained unit, complete with kitchenette, bathroom, storage space with room for a workshop or home gym and private garden access.

“There’s something for families with smaller kids or teenagers or even multi-generational living. It’s basically a large property where there’s something for everybody,” Annelies says.

“It’s got that feeling when you walk in of being welcomed home. You feel like you’re at home and you just exhale, which is really quite remarkable. Not all homes have that.”

The home at 36 Drevermann Street in Farrer goes to auction at 12 noon on Saturday 28 October 2023.

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Article originally written and published by The Riotact.