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A group of Canberrans clad in beanies and puffer jackets witnessed something pretty special in the driveway of 10 Cobby Street, Campbell, last week - the highest price ever achieved for a home north of the lake.Four “spirited” bidders joined the contest for the property, with the winning family paying $4.602 million for the five-bedroom, three-bathroom home backing onto Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve.<img alt="10-cobby-street-campbell-act-2612-58343-image-0-20220610074633086971-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/10-cobby-street-campbell-act-2612-58343-image-.width-800_qyC5W1s.jpg" width="800">It was the size of the block - more than half an acre - and the views from the high side of Cobby Street that drove the price to record levels according to sales agent and auctioneer Peter Walker from Ray White Canberra. Peter says the tennis court and pool were, of course, popular, but the interior of the house - which was renovated by the current sellers over several years - was just as popular.<img alt="10-cobby-street-campbell-act-2612-58343-image-0-20220610074634027392-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/10-cobby-street-campbell-act-2612-58343-image-.width-800_VZ5fJ8c.jpg" width="800">“We always figured it would break the record for the inner north and north side of Canberra,” Peter says.“The main thing that people liked was just the fluidity of those living spaces, and the fact that they were segregated yet open plan and you had that unimpeded outlook over the tennis court and the backyard.<img alt="10-cobby-street-campbell-act-2612-58343-image-0-20220610074633739961-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/10-cobby-street-campbell-act-2612-58343-image-.width-800_nGo35f7.jpg" width="800">“People liked the fact it was a well built, robust home and had been tastefully done and you had that downstairs rumpus room as well as the upstairs living spaces.”More than 100 inspections were undertaken of 10 Cobby Street during its 20 day sale campaign. Peter said while many properties are described as “a rare offering”, 10 Cobby Street could almost take the title of “the rarest”.<img alt="10-cobby-street-campbell-act-2612-58343-image-0-20220610074637254893-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/10-cobby-street-campbell-act-2612-58343-image-.width-800_WBn8508.jpg" width="800">“There are homes that probably could command a similar price - they&#x27;re just not being offered for sale,” he says.“I’ve been into homes in Reid which would probably be worth a comparable amount because people have done quite extraordinary things to them - built substantial basements and done a number of things like that.<img alt="10-cobby-street-campbell-act-2612-58343-image-0-20220610074639920004-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/10-cobby-street-campbell-act-2612-58343-image-.width-800_heHxUPI.jpg" width="800">“You’ve got others [in the inner north] who’ve bought a block and done a knockdown rebuild, and now have extraordinary homes.“But they’re there for the long term - they’re not going to sell anytime soon.”<img alt="10-cobby-street-campbell-act-2612-58343-image-0-20220610074641575674-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/10-cobby-street-campbell-act-2612-58343-image-.width-800_hlYz2Gp.jpg" width="800">The current owners of 10 Cobby Street, who have lived in Campbell for more than 20 years, are looking to start a new chapter of their lives outside of Canberra. The new owners are a family, who fell in love with the size of the block.

$4.602m sale makes this the most expensive house ever sold north of the lake

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Nestled among lush manicured gardens is a distinctive and completely renovated 360sqm home showcasing stunning interiors.Conveniently located in Campbell, <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__zango.com.au_sale_10-2Dcobby-2Dstreet-2Dcampbell-2Dact-2D2612-2D58343_&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=o287o4p3TtY268cDKC-bxg&amp;r=v45t-Js2rHT_97EtZP4pUD5TGWsjbvQpqcMhQzv6wss&amp;m=d-k7FewdiICV45M_hHpozthmniRER7KYdj243B2KZYJn2-xkPqJuBpA9tIMITyXh&amp;s=eq7kqnfp_pcyiygLfIG6_v2esool3prb5kmvgdYxjUk&amp;e=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10 Cobby Street</a> is an elevated home set on 2300sqm, high above Canberra and offering spectacular views of the Brindabellas while surrounded by luscious green, well-kept European-style gardens.<a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/ray-white/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ray White Canberra</a> real estate agent <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/peter-walker/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peter Walker</a> said the property is best described as a “distinctive home designed with a classic and elegant mood in mind”.<img alt="10-cobby-street-campbell-act-2612-58343-image-0-20220526010300210189-thumbnail-1920x1920-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/10-cobby-street-campbell-act-2612-58343-image-.width-800_Sb6BMuc.jpg" width="800">“This home is completely renovated and dates back to 1969,” Peter says.“The design is based on an award-winning American house plan that involves cyclone-proof construction and is very sturdily built. It’s very robust.&quot;The minute you approach the sweeping stone driveway, you&#x27;re greeted by breathtaking gardens that steal the show.According to Peter, the five-bedroom, three-bathroom home is one of the most luxurious properties ever offered in Campbell.<img alt="10-cobby-street-campbell-act-2612-58343-image-0-20220526010301274170-thumbnail-1920x1920-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/10-cobby-street-campbell-act-2612-58343-image-.width-800_jHE2Ttc.jpg" width="800">“I think a family is certainly the target audience for this property due to its substantial accommodation, enormous block, quiet location and proximity to the city, airport and adjacent bushland,” he says.“It boasts double-glazed windows and plenty of versatile, fluid living spaces. A commitment to maximising its sense of space and light throughout the home has been paramount to modifications undertaken on the home.”Peter says the property depicts a modern design that reflects class and elegance, featuring a formal living room with a fireplace, a dining area, a sitting room and a separate media room.<img alt="10-cobby-street-campbell-act-2612-58343-image-0-20220526010304051840-thumbnail-1920x1920-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/10-cobby-street-campbell-act-2612-58343-image-.width-800_LUmee5K.jpg" width="800">“The kitchen was designed by a three-star Michelin chef with a series of high-end quality electrical appliances, gas hot plates and an exhaust fan that comes out from the bench,&quot; he says.“You’ve also got the marble benchtops which are a real focal point for gatherings, especially when entertaining, as the kitchen overlooks the backyard, including a secure pool area and championship tennis court.”The home has been almost completely renovated over the past 10 years.“It has three bedrooms upstairs and two downstairs, which are generous and well-proportioned,” Peter says.<img alt="10-cobby-street-campbell-act-2612-58343-image-0-20220526010305178445-thumbnail-1920x1920-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/10-cobby-street-campbell-act-2612-58343-image-.width-800_njyRsuM.jpg" width="800">“With the bathroom upstairs, the owners decided to preserve the Tiffany-coloured tiles and went all around Australia to make sure they had enough material to redo it.“The current ensuite, which now has a shower, was also once a bedroom. The owners converted another bedroom to a very lavish and opulent walk-in wardrobe upstairs, with a backdrop of the city.&quot;Underfloor heating is also featured in all bathrooms, with ducted gas heating and zoned ducted air conditioning throughout the home to ensure year-round comfort.<img alt="10-cobby-street-campbell-act-2612-58343-image-0-20220526010310383347-thumbnail-1920x1920-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/10-cobby-street-campbell-act-2612-58343-image-.width-800_Hl1h8po.jpg" width="800">The big backyard is perfect for parties.“It also offers a large solar-heated swimming pool,&quot; Peter says.&quot;And when you walk outside, you aren’t immediately confronted by it, so I think people like the fact that it’s tucked away.“There’s also a championship-size clay tennis court which has hosted a number of tournaments in the past.”The exterior of the home features travertine paving around the pool, 40-year-old box hedges, a large stone wall that backs onto the reserve and a timber pergola made from the timber salvaged from the old Tharwa bridge when it was lost in the 2003 bushfires.<img alt="10-cobby-street-campbell-act-2612-58343-image-0-20220526010305462402-thumbnail-1920x1920-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/10-cobby-street-campbell-act-2612-58343-image-.width-800_frDv58L.jpg" width="800">The response to the property has been incredible, Peter says.“I’ve had a lot of people come through offering very favourable feedback regarding the home, its location and its surprisingly elevated position overlooking our city and surrounds,” he said.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/10-cobby-street-campbell-act-2612-58343/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10 Cobby Street, Campbell</a>, will be auctioned at 5pm on Thursday 9 June 2022.To arrange an inspection, contact Peter Walker on 0418 628 043 or Kim Zarevec on 0416 053 566.Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/a-breathtaking-property-offering-peace-and-tranquillity-in-campbell/560919" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The RiotAct</a>.

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$4.602m sale makes this the most expensive house ever sold north of the lake

Stunning Campbell home features a timber pergola made from the old Tharwa bridge