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There’s a lot more to the home at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/3-berents-street-strathnairn-act-2615-82828/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3 Berents Street, Strathnairn</a>, than a stylish facade and beautiful design.“The trap that architects and builders can fall into is they make these beautiful properties, but then when a family goes to live in it, it doesn’t really tick all the boxes,&quot; says <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/peter-blackshaw-gungahlin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blackshaw Gungahlin</a> sales consultant and auctioneer <a href="/agents/thom-eriksson-lake/">Thom Eriksson-Lake</a>.<img alt="3-berents-street-strathnairn-act-2615-82828-image-0-20230710014630655077-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/3-berents-street-strathnairn-act-2615-82828-im.width-800.jpg" width="800">“But this builder and architect have really thought of everything that a family needs.&quot;Not just a visually captivating home, but a home that’s really functional for day-to-day living.”Thom says the smart touches in architectural designer Kovarc Studio’s easy-living floorplan are apparent from the moment you walk in the front door.<img alt="3-berents-street-strathnairn-act-2615-82828-image-0-20230710014633068706-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/3-berents-street-strathnairn-act-2615-82828-im.width-800_m7NoCA8.jpg" width="800">Two corridors, one at the entrance and another near the standard bedrooms, are both lined with custom storage joinery for families wondering where to store their kids’ belongings.Thom says one of the owners, who happens to be a builder himself, also makes use of the alternative entrance through the double garage, which includes more storage and a kitchenette and wash space.“He often comes home on wintery days with his boots covered in mud, so he can come in to the garage and wash off all the mud before entering the house,” Thom explains.<img alt="3-berents-street-strathnairn-act-2615-82828-image-0-20230710014634263239-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/3-berents-street-strathnairn-act-2615-82828-im.width-800_91qVXlq.jpg" width="800">The smart design continues throughout the four-bedroom home, which blurs indoor and outdoor living with extra high ceilings, large sliding doors and light-capturing feature windows. At the heart of the home are the family and living rooms with even higher 3.6m ceilings, hickory flooring and highlight windows featuring sheers and automatic dual roller blinds.The living room can be closed off from the adjoining family, dining and kitchen area to create an instant children’s playroom or teenager’s retreat.<img alt="3-berents-street-strathnairn-act-2615-82828-image-0-20230710014634554945-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/3-berents-street-strathnairn-act-2615-82828-im.width-800_siJa2Dw.jpg" width="800">“The owners have a toddler and they use this space as a breakout room, so when he has his little playmates over they can go in there and it’s close enough for parents to keep watch but it’s got that segregation as well,” Thom says.Adjacent to the open-plan family and dining area is the kitchen, which features a 40mm quartz island bench with built-in breakfast bar, butler’s pantry and integrated modern appliances.Only a few steps away is a timber-panelled alfresco area with in-built Sonos speakers and a large-screen TV, which Thom suggests is “ideal for having a grand final party for the footy”.<img alt="3-berents-street-strathnairn-act-2615-82828-image-0-20230710014634823310-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/3-berents-street-strathnairn-act-2615-82828-im.width-800_mk6UXMf.jpg" width="800">Throw in an integrated outdoor kitchen with a Beefmaster barbecue, plumbed sink, fridge and ceiling fan and the hassle of running between the kitchen and your guests is taken away.On the other side of the home lies the master suite with a walk-in robe, sheers and dual roller blinds, and an ensuite featuring a semi-frameless shower and dual vanity basins.The three remaining bedrooms, all with built-in robes and dual roller blinds, are positioned near the main bathroom and diagonally opposite the private master suite.<img alt="3-berents-street-strathnairn-act-2615-82828-image-0-20230710014637799036-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/3-berents-street-strathnairn-act-2615-82828-im.width-800_dNudbpn.jpg" width="800">Ducted whole-home reverse-cycle heating and cooling with zoning capacity, combined with double-glazed windows, also keeps the bedrooms toasty during winter.Extra smart design goodies include even more storage in the laundry and an in-roof loft, a six-star energy efficiency rating and solar and security systems.Thom says the family-friendly Belconnen district is the cherry on top, with the home just moments away from parkland and the Magpies Golf Club.“We have been inundated with buyer enquiries,” he says.“People are really attracted to the style, the floorplan and the really family-friendly location.”<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/3-berents-street-strathnairn-act-2615-82828/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3 Berents Street</a> in Strathnairn goes to auction on at 12 noon on Saturday 5 August 2023.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/3-berents-street-strathnairn-act-2615-82828/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/style-meets-function-near-new-architect-designed-home-more-than-just-a-pretty-face/681751" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Riotact</a>.

'More than a pretty facade': Builder adds functional touches to Strathnairn beauty

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We&#x27;re pretty lucky here at Zango to be first to see some of the capital region&#x27;s most incredible homes for sale. This week we take you inside the five properties that have us &#x27;ooh-ing&#x27; and &#x27;aah-ing&#x27;. Five renovations you have to see to believe.<h3 data-block-key="9d39h"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/57-jaeger-circuit-bruce-act-2617-63451/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">57 Jaeger Circuit, Bruce</a></h3><img alt="57-jaeger-circuit-bruce-act-2617-63451-image-0-20220915001735010035-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/57-jaeger-circuit-bruce-act-2617-63451-image-0.width-800.jpg" width="800">It looks lovely on the outside but the interior is simply beautiful. The four-bedroom, single level home has exceptional features, including beautiful polished spotted gum timber flooring and high vaulted ceilings. The glass splashback is a highlight, along with two bathrooms that have literally been renovated this year.<img alt="57-jaeger-circuit-bruce-act-2617-63451-image-0-20220915001738632072-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/57-jaeger-circuit-bruce-act-2617-63451-image-0.width-800_xoc5D2g.jpg" width="800">We&#x27;re loving the large floor to ceiling tiles in the new bathrooms and the glossy, soft-close cabinetry. The home has been painted in natural and earthy tones throughout to ensure it blends seamlessly with the surrounding bushland. Beautiful.<h3 data-block-key="74fa7"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/50-ross-smith-crescent-scullin-act-2614-63366/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">50 Ross Smith Crescent, Scullin</a></h3><img alt="50-ross-smith-crescent-scullin-act-2614-63366-image-0-20220913034635310974-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/50-ross-smith-crescent-scullin-act-2614-63366-.width-800.jpg" width="800">It&#x27;s the simplicity of this home in Belconnen that we can&#x27;t get enough of. Built in 1970, the cosy three-bedroom single level home has the foundations of a solid brick house while being elegantly refurbished with nothing left to do but move in.<img alt="50-ross-smith-crescent-scullin-act-2614-63366-image-0-20220913034634876643-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/50-ross-smith-crescent-scullin-act-2614-63366-.width-800_izzPcAC.jpg" width="800">The stunning kitchen boasts a Bosch cooktop and oven, matte black tapware and cool coloured cabinets contrasted with a white tiled splashback. Comfort has been considered at every level of this renovation with fans in every bedroom, ducted gas underfloor heating, reverse cycle air conditioning in the living area and solar hot water. All within walking distance of Scullin shops, Hawker shops, and the Belconnen shopping precinct.<h3 data-block-key="7cka5"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/36-bendora-avenue-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-63299/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">36 Bendora Avenue, Queanbeyan</a></h3><img alt="36-bendora-avenue-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-63299-image-0-20220912001628968166-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/36-bendora-avenue-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-63299-im.width-800.jpg" width="800">This striking Queanbeyan home is walking distance to the local public schools and just minutes from the ACT border. Spread over three levels, it has a stunning wooden bridge entrance (!) and a rumpus room upstairs, along with a study and a segregated master retreat on the upper level.<img alt="36-bendora-avenue-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-63299-image-0-20220912001633145225-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/36-bendora-avenue-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-63299-im.width-800_xUPFMmU.jpg" width="800">The deluxe gas kitchen boasts Smeg appliances and we&#x27;re in love with the stone tiling in the bathroom and the large bath. Other inclusions we&#x27;re coveting are the polished floating timber flooring, matte black window frames and plush carpets, all contributing to the home&#x27;s comfortable and contemporary look.<h3 data-block-key="f2db7"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/15-andrews-street-watson-act-2602-63477/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">15 Andrews Street, Watson</a></h3><img alt="15-andrews-street-watson-act-2602-63477-image-0-20220914090130187527-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/15-andrews-street-watson-act-2602-63477-image-.width-800.jpg" width="800">With a tree swing out the front, this inner north home has a charming storybook quality. Brand new muted masculine colours are offset by polished timber floors and soft charcoal carpets. Offering exclusive views of Mount Majura, the home has a private courtyard and a spacious, separate, semi-contained unit at the rear of the property perfect for grandparents, teenagers or as a studio.<img alt="15-andrews-street-watson-act-2602-63477-image-0-20220914090133734541-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/15-andrews-street-watson-act-2602-63477-image-.width-800_ULsb3M4.jpg" width="800">Local shops, cafes, primary schools, the Australian Catholic University, Dickson College and public transport, including the light rail, are on your doorstep.<h3 data-block-key="fl45v"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/116-donald-road-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-58774/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">116 Donald Road, Queanbeyan</a></h3><img alt="116-donald-road-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-58774-image-0-20220909054626290139-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/116-donald-road-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-58774-imag.width-800.jpg" width="800">You really can&#x27;t have missed that we love an ex-govvie makeover in our office. This cute three-bedroom cottage is one we love. It has a contemporary open plan layout with the living area flowing into the kitchen and dining.<img alt="116-donald-road-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-58774-image-0-20220909054628272501-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/116-donald-road-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-58774-imag.width-800_Bl6u1cR.jpg" width="800">Painted with cool muted tones, with modern tiles and carpet throughout, the kitchen and bathroom have both been updated in fresh whites, giving the home a crisp modern feel. Outside, the landscaped gardens and covered alfresco area complete the updated look of the home. This property would be perfect for first home buyers or an investor, being tenanted until April 2023.

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'More than a pretty facade': Builder adds functional touches to Strathnairn beauty

The five homes getting the most attention in the Zango office this week