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The hallmarks of Pettit+Sevitt architecture - including efficient use of space, rich natural light and sympathy with the surrounding landscape – are beautifully evident in this masterpiece at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/29-rafferty-street-chapman-act-2611-78988/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">29 Rafferty Street, Chapman</a>.Offering clever split-level design over three levels, this four-bedroom plus study, two-bathroom home maximises its corner block location in the heart of Weston Creek.<div>
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The grand design embraces the home’s north-facing aspect, creating light-filled, open-plan living with effortless indoor-outdoor flow.This includes floor-to-ceiling windows in the living areas, high vaulted ceilings, exposed timber beams and timber panelled walls, which lend warmth and depth to the aesthetic.A beautiful stained glass front door beckons you in, past the formal dining room that leads to the kitchen and into the family room.Between an adjoining family room - with direct access outside - and the formal dining space with impressive French doors, lies the renovated kitchen, with quality appliances and natural stone benchtops.<img alt="29-rafferty-street-chapman-act-2611-78988-image-0-20230427013136189758-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/29-rafferty-street-chapman-act-2611-78988-imag.width-800_X9mWD6t.jpg" width="800">The dining, formal lounge and kitchen are central to the home and overlook the sheltered outside sitting area: the perfect spot for a fire pit.This is one of many outdoor spaces where <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/mccann-properties/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">McCann Properties</a> principal <a href="/agents/mark-mccann/">Mark McCann</a> says the new owners are bound to enjoy hours of al fresco dining, entertainment and relaxation in lush surrounds, including low-maintenance, sun-soaked gardens, paved areas and lawn space.“You can have mates over to sit around a fire pit and enjoy some beverages,” Mark says.&quot;The home itself offers numerous spaces to fulfil your family’s every need.<img alt="29-rafferty-street-chapman-act-2611-78988-image-0-20230426223138705429-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/29-rafferty-street-chapman-act-2611-78988-imag.width-800_9MpwfoB.jpg" width="800">“You can retreat with a book to the library nook off the lounge room, while in winter you can sit in the sunroom, which is north-facing, with a nice book and a cup of tea.“Or you can work peacefully from home in the separate workshop, which would also make a great studio or office.”The four double-sized bedrooms each have built-in robes, with a spacious walk-in-robe off the main bedroom.“The bedroom sizes are very generous. Aside from the master bedroom upstairs, a wall has been removed between a couple of bedrooms, making bedroom two the size of two bedrooms,&quot; Mark says.“It’s one of the reasons this home is primed for a family with older kids – they can have a study in their own room.“In this home, everyone can spread out and have their own space depending on what they need, but always with the ability to come back together for meals or family time.”<img alt="29-rafferty-street-chapman-act-2611-78988-image-0-20230426223137923516-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/29-rafferty-street-chapman-act-2611-78988-imag.width-800_ZRiF1cb.jpg" width="800">Tastefully renovated with high-quality finishings, both the bathroom and ensuite reflect the same design with floor-to-ceiling tiles, extensive storage and modern facilities, including a convenient clothes chute directly to the laundry.The laundry and both bathrooms have been renovated by leading interior designers.Custom-made, energy-efficient honeycomb pelmetted blinds are fitted throughout the home to provide all-season energy efficiency. Coupled with reverse-cycle air-conditioning units, your family can enjoy year-round comfort.<img alt="29-rafferty-street-chapman-act-2611-78988-image-0-20230426223141712419-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/29-rafferty-street-chapman-act-2611-78988-imag.width-800_ycq8nTN.jpg" width="800">The double garage has remote access and a covered walkway to the family room.Other functional features include the home alarm system, excellent storage and an under-stairs wine cellar.Just minutes from Weston Creek’s Cooleman Court shopping centre and close to schools, tennis courts, Canberra Nature Parks walking trails, bus routes and arterial roads for a quick commute, come in and fall in love with 29 Rafferty Street, Chapman.<img alt="29-rafferty-street-chapman-act-2611-78988-image-0-20230426223134846683-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/29-rafferty-street-chapman-act-2611-78988-imag.width-800_Mb4PMoH.jpg" width="800">“This home is on the corner of Monkman Street, which is arguably the number one street in Chapman,” Mark says.“It&#x27;s a prestigious area for easy access to all the amenities.”Number 29 Rafferty Street, Chapman, will be auctioned at 9.45am on Saturday 20 May 2023.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/29-rafferty-street-chapman-act-2611-78988/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/tastefully-renovated-light-filled-architecturally-designed-chapman-home-offers-effortless-indoor-outdoor-flow/656278" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The RiotACT.</a>

Three levels of Pettit+Sevitt beauty hit the market in Chapman

Stephen Clancy, a sixth-generation Gunning district man, remembers only once venturing into <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/the-convent-wombat-street-gunning-nsw-2581-73482/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the Catholic convent on top of the village hill</a>.He’s not sure now whether it was for disciplinary reasons (he was a student at the adjacent school), but he does remember it was unusual to go inside. Unless it was your job to chop firewood for the priest.<img alt="the-conven-wombat-street-gunning-nsw-2581-73482-image-0-20230116023136211737-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/the-conven-wombat-street-gunning-nsw-2581-7348.width-800.jpg" width="800">The convent has towered over the village of Gunning, about an hour’s drive from Canberra, since it was commissioned in 1924. With the convent, the church and the school all located in the area, it was known by locals as Catholic Hill.In Gunning’s early days, the local Catholic priest deemed that a school was needed to cope with the increase in population. He secured the funds and the convent was built. In its prime, the convent housed the priest and up to eight nuns who taught at the adjacent school. Back then, Mr Clancy recalls, there was even a high school in Gunning.<img alt="the-conven-wombat-street-gunning-nsw-2581-73482-image-0-20230116023139064992-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/the-conven-wombat-street-gunning-nsw-2581-7348.width-800_O3a5eCi.jpg" width="800">“The convent wasn’t a place people went into,” he said, “unless you were called in for a particular reason.“I remember being called in once, but I was always a slow learner,” he joked. “You could go into the first room from the front door, but never anywhere else.“It was the sort of place that you knew was there, but you weren’t really allowed to go inside – unless it was for a reason.”With a diminishing population, the decision was made to close the Catholic school in the 1960s and, because the nuns were the teachers and there was no longer work for them, the move was made to sell the convent.<img alt="the-conven-wombat-street-gunning-nsw-2581-73482-image-0-20230116023140542221-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/the-conven-wombat-street-gunning-nsw-2581-7348.width-800_lWYI5xg.jpg" width="800">“It’s only ever had two lots of owners after the church,” Mr Clancy said. “From memory, when it first sold, I think they wanted about 6000 pounds for it. The reason I remember that is because my father was interested in buying it but we didn’t have that sort of money.”It ended up being sold to the Redmond family, who kept it for about 20 years, did not do extensive work on it and left it ostensibly as it was, Mr Clancy said.Before its two owners, Mr Clancy said, it was in God’s hands.The current owners, who are selling because they are moving north, have also had it for about 20 years.<img alt="the-conven-wombat-street-gunning-nsw-2581-73482-image-0-20230116023140890788-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/the-conven-wombat-street-gunning-nsw-2581-7348.width-800_fSllLT8.jpg" width="800">An enormous amount of work has been done in the last two decades, transforming the gloomy house on the hill into a stunning, modern family residence complete with eight bedrooms – much larger than the cell-sized rooms the nuns lived in – on a huge 1800sqm block.The convent has just gone on the market, according to agent <a href="/agents/ian-blackburn/">Ian Blackburn</a> of <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/mccann-properties/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">McCann Properties</a>.Although it still looks like a convent, the property now towers above the village as a beacon of modern luxury living.<img alt="the-convent-wombat-street-gunning-nsw-2581-73482-image-0-20230117010119296351-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/the-convent-wombat-street-gunning-nsw-2581-734.width-800.jpg" width="800">But it has kept many connections to its religious background, including stunning stained-glass windows throughout, high ceilings, crosses featured in the walls, and a tranquil outdoor living and garden area.The ground floor features a new kitchen, formal lounge, dining and living area, and the main bedroom has an ensuite with a walk-in wardrobe. Upstairs are seven bedrooms, a sitting room and a large bathroom.<img alt="the-convent-wombat-street-gunning-nsw-2581-73482-image-0-20230117010133058789-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/the-convent-wombat-street-gunning-nsw-2581-734.width-800_XCUcjBx.jpg" width="800">Mr Blackburn said although the property had only just hit the market, significant interest had already been shown.&quot;The Convent&quot; on Wombat Street, Gunning, will be auctioned at 6.30pm on Monday 20 February 2023.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/the-convent-wombat-street-gunning-nsw-2581-73482/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/historic-braidwood-cottage-is-looking-to-start-a-new-chapter/628988" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The RiotACT.</a>

Former Gunning convent now a modern eight-bedroom family home

Check out these spas in Fadden, Theodore, Kingston and Amaroo. Bonus - they&#x27;re all for sale right now.<h2 data-block-key="dt04e"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/1-hyne-place-fadden-act-2904-54305/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1 Hyne Place, Fadden</a></h2><img alt="1-hyne-place-fadden-act-2904-54305-image-23-20220218071909801008-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/1-hyne-place-fadden-act-2904-54305-image-23-20.width-800.jpg" width="800">What’s better than a home with a spa? A home with a spa that comfortably seats 12 people. You could host friends in the bubbles all year round as well as gather all the kids for Sunday night family time.<img alt="1-hyne-place-fadden-act-2904-54305-image-19-20220218071910695320-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/1-hyne-place-fadden-act-2904-54305-image-19-20.width-800.jpg" width="800">The huge hot tub comes with <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/1-hyne-place-fadden-act-2904-54305/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the architecturally-designed four-bedroom home at 1 Hyne Place, Fadden</a>.<h2 data-block-key="5v5v4"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/55-callister-crescent-theodore-act-2905-54102/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">55 Callister Crescent, Theodore</a></h2><img alt="55-callister-crescent-theodore-act-2905-54102-image-0-20220219041632634817-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/55-callister-crescent-theodore-act-2905-54102-.width-800.jpg" width="800">There’s a little bit of Las Vegas flair in this fibreglass spa in Theodore. With stunning lighting and its own tiny fountains, you could almost be at a miniature version of The Bellagio.<img alt="55-callister-crescent-theodore-act-2905-54102-image-0-20220219041638799873-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/55-callister-crescent-theodore-act-2905-54102-.width-800_UOocKqT.jpg" width="800">At 5.9m, it’s long enough to swim in and the best part is, <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/55-callister-crescent-theodore-act-2905-54102/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the house</a> backs on to a nature reserve, ensuring maximum privacy.<h2 data-block-key="1ivuf"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/8-yantara-street-amaroo-act-2914-54203/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">8 Yantara Street, Amaroo</a></h2><img alt="8-yantara-street-amaroo-act-2914-54203-image-0-20220218030150546625-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/8-yantara-street-amaroo-act-2914-54203-image-0.width-800.jpg" width="800">Whip off your lanyard and relax at the end of a busy day in this sunken spa in Canberra’s north. Located in the corner of a beautiful pergola, it’s the perfect place for a wine (or mojito with fresh mint) any night of the week and all year round.<img alt="8-yantara-street-amaroo-act-2914-54203-image-0-20220218030151169736-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/8-yantara-street-amaroo-act-2914-54203-image-0.width-800_CoouYAe.jpg" width="800">The spa is just one highlight of <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/8-yantara-street-amaroo-act-2914-54203/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this three-bedroom home</a> in Amaroo, which comes with a private master retreat and a fireplace, all on a beautifully-manicured block.<h2 data-block-key="b4ct5"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/53-11-kerridge-street-kingston-act-2604-27193/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">11 Kerridge Street, Kingston</a></h2><img alt="29-11-kerridge-street-kingston-act-2604-27195-image-0-20200430121238244406-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/29-11-kerridge-street-kingston-act-2604-27195-.width-800.jpg" width="800">Okay, so not strictly a spa, but this 15m indoor lap pool is too gorgeous to leave out. It’s a feature of the new <a href="http://pavilionhomes.com.au/northshorekingston/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Northshore Kingston</a> development on Kerridge Street, Kingston.<img alt="29-11-kerridge-street-kingston-act-2604-27195-image-0-20200430121238343693-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/29-11-kerridge-street-kingston-act-2604-27195-.width-800_pBD9CgG.jpg" width="800">Northshore boasts a variety of apartment layouts ranging from one to three bedrooms, all offering spectacular views of the surrounding natural scenery.<h2 data-block-key="c4n9e"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/12-aland-place-fadden-act-2904-53987/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">12 Aland Place, Fadden</a></h2><img alt="12-aland-place-fadden-act-2904-53987-image-0-20220221203134206673-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/12-aland-place-fadden-act-2904-53987-image-0-2.width-800.jpg" width="800">There’s something about <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/12-aland-place-fadden-act-2904-53987/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this Fadden home</a> we just can’t get enough of. Check out its eclectic mix of exposed brick (on the inside), mountain views, spiral staircases and literal glass walls.<img alt="12-aland-place-fadden-act-2904-53987-image-0-20220221203142841314-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/12-aland-place-fadden-act-2904-53987-image-0-2.width-800_8gNJQlV.jpg" width="800">Almost the entire backyard is filled with a giant pool; not quite an infinity pool but the uninterrupted views out to the Brindabellas are beautiful. And then there’s the spa. It flows directly into the pool and sits up higher, for even better views. Buy this home and you’d never need to book a holiday again.<h2 data-block-key="fui01"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/72-donnellys-road-moruya-nsw-2537-53066/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">72 Donnellys Road, Moruya</a></h2><img alt="72-donnellys-road-moruya-nsw-2537-53066-image-0-20220202224651900864-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/72-donnellys-road-moruya-nsw-2537-53066-image-.width-800.jpg" width="800">You’ll have to venture to the coast for this hot tub that comes with its own - wait for it - <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/72-donnellys-road-moruya-nsw-2537-53066/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10-acre property</a>.The estate is divided into six paddocks, with the main residence providing a place to retreat from the world and host friends and family in a spectacular setting. A large outdoor entertaining area comes complete with spa, barbecue and fireplace.

The incredible outdoor spas buried deep within Canberra's suburbs

When people ask <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/mark-mccann/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark McCann</a> about buying or selling a home in Wanniassa, they can rest assured he knows what he’s talking about. Speaking to us from his home in Wanniassa, the agent and founder of <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/mccann-properties/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">McCann Properties</a> has sold well over 100 properties in the suburb alone. The Scottish born agent fell in love with the leafy southside town during a series of property appraisals. He has since bought a home in Wanniassa and opened McCann Properties in 2015, which is located in Erindale – the main shopping precinct in Wanniassa.“I grew up in Scotland and moved back and forth between the Canberra region and the UK in my younger years, until settling in Sydney’s northern beaches for a while. Because my family is here, I decided to move back to Canberra and came to know the Wanniassa area well while doing property appraisals.”“Wanniassa Hills is particularly beautiful, with amazing views and block sizes much larger than you’ll find elsewhere in Canberra. You don’t feel hemmed in or have to spend your time staring into your neighbour’s yard. I also love that you can drive in from any direction and see green everywhere, with the Brindabellas in the background.”<img alt="McCann-3.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="530" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/McCann-3.width-800.jpg" width="800">Mark decided to buy a home in Wanniassa Hills and says it was the perfect decision for his family. “We don’t need to leave Wanniassa at all if we don’t want to! Everything is here – my kids go to school here, play sport here, and we have many friends here. When I decided to start my own agency, it made sense to focus on Wanniassa. It meant I could get to know the market really well and keep my finger on the pulse in terms of what was selling or about to become available for interested buyers. “Specialising in this area helps me provide a better service to my clients, which was always very important to me.”There is no doubt Mark’s recent vendors are extremely happy with the service from McCann Properties. A couple of weeks ago, <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/10-maltby-circuit-wanniassa-act-2903-45753/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10 Maltby Circuit in Wanniassa</a> sold for a whopping $1,307,000. Just a couple of months beforehand, <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/26-maltby-circuit-wanniassa-act-2903-41869/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">26 Maltby Circuit, Wanniassa</a> landed its owners an impressive $1,070,000 sale price. <img alt="McCann-6.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="530" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/McCann-6.width-800.jpg" width="800">“Maltby Circuit is highly sought after because of its location. It offers very easy access to the local shops and main road to Woden and Tuggeranong, and it’s also in the Wanniassa Hills school zone which is a very popular public school. Many of the blocks are over 1000sqm, so it appeals to families who want a decent-sized yard so the kids can play outside instead of being inside on devices all day.”Mark says lockdowns have not impeded sales in the slightest, with many buyers happy to bid on properties they have not physically visited. “We had 15 registered bidders for 10 Maltby Circuit, and only 2 had actually been inside the property. To help interested parties decide if it was the right home for them, we did a thorough video walk-through and the feedback was that the home had a great, comfortable vibe. “The sale price was well over the reserve and the vendors were over the moon. Our team has sold several properties at auction since lockdown started which all ended up significantly over reserve; one owner cried because she simply couldn’t believe it.”<img alt="McCann-7.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="530" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/McCann-7.width-800.jpg" width="800">Mark and his team have also recently sold properties in other southside suburbs with results that far exceeded client expectations. This includes a property in Banks where 7 registered bidders competed for the 3 bedroom home until the hammer went down at $794,000.“Regardless of what’s happening with COVID, Canberra is very fortunate to have a stable public service workforce. While some people are sitting on the fence to buy, I believe the growth we’ve seen in property values will be sustained – especially on the southside and in such beautiful and conveniently-located suburbs like Wanniassa.”

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Three levels of Pettit+Sevitt beauty hit the market in Chapman

Former Gunning convent now a modern eight-bedroom family home

The incredible outdoor spas buried deep within Canberra's suburbs

Knowing his own backyard, Local Wanniassa agent Mark McCann achieves another stellar result