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This absolute stunner in Hughes is at the top of our lust list here in the Zango office.From that black kitchen to the bathrooms (look at that snug-as-a-bug-in-a-rug bathtub in the second bathroom!) and the home office nook, <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/181-kent-street-hughes-act-2605-79766/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">181 Kent Street, Hughes</a>, is a modern mid-century dream in the inner south.Laid out on a 640sqm block, the home is a fusion of mid-1960s architecture and contemporary design.<div>
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Personalised and custom details &quot;rarely found in the modern build&quot; are complemented by substantial living areas that complete the need for space and practicality.<a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/ray-white/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ray White Canberra</a> real estate agent <a href="/agents/lisa-silberberg/">Lisa Silberberg</a> says intuitive flow and unique design elements are obvious the second you walk in the front door.“This home draws you in instantly. Indoor spaces centre around an expansive main living area and open-concept kitchen, ensuring that entertaining and family time is embraced and encouraged,” Lisa says.<img alt="181-kent-street-hughes-act-2605-79766-image-0-20230511001703501110-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/181-kent-street-hughes-act-2605-79766-image-0-.width-800_sEY4wEp.jpg" width="800">That incredible black kitchen boasts no less than 5.6m of island bench space (!), complete with under-bench drawers, a walk-in pantry and utility corner.“The original build in the 1960s was designed by a group of architects and the current build is owned by a family of one of the original architects – they&#x27;ve retained the heritage of the home in a beautiful way while incorporating contemporary aspects,&quot; Lisa says.<img alt="181-kent-street-hughes-act-2605-79766-image-0-20230511001657163725-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/181-kent-street-hughes-act-2605-79766-image-0-.width-800_JqFagiM.jpg" width="800">Bespoke features include original Canberra red bricks and a custom penny-round bathroom splashback.“The master bedroom features a complete walk-in dressing room and custom-built wardrobes,&quot; Lisa says.&quot;Inside the ensuite, there is an abundance of natural light, with the added benefit of heated towel rails and in-floor heating for the Canberra winter.”<img alt="181-kent-street-hughes-act-2605-79766-image-0-20230511001703154272-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/181-kent-street-hughes-act-2605-79766-image-0-.width-800_d0IPXtc.jpg" width="800">A traditional breezeway links the front of the property with the rumpus and three further bedrooms, providing a separate wing for the kids or visiting guests.Outside, the garden is sectioned into &quot;spaces&quot; for a variety of outdoor activities, entertaining and gardening.<img alt="181-kent-street-hughes-act-2605-79766-image-0-20230511001651404323-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/181-kent-street-hughes-act-2605-79766-image-0-.width-800.jpg" width="800">“The backyard and covered patio are an entertainer’s dream. An expansive lawn offers plenty of open space for kids, pets and partygoers, all of whom will enjoy the pizza oven and fire pit,&quot; Lisa says.“For those looking to get away from the world, a secure, leafy front courtyard provides the perfect escape.”An ever-popular area of Woden Valley, Hughes offers great access to main arterial roads for convenient travel across the capital and is within catchments for some of the best local schools.<img alt="181-kent-street-hughes-act-2605-79766-image-0-20230511001706416517-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/181-kent-street-hughes-act-2605-79766-image-0-.width-800_ecWF9aS.jpg" width="800">“Hughes Primary School, Alfred Deakin High, Canberra College, and Saints Peter and Paul Primary School are all close by, as are plenty of dining and shopping opportunities,” Lisa says.“Anybody who values an aesthetically-pleasing, multifunctional home with plenty of space to grow should look no further.”Number 181 Kent Street, Hughes, will be auctioned at 11.30am on Saturday 3 June 2023.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/181-kent-street-hughes-act-2605-79766/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/modern-design-and-contemporary-style-create-the-dream-entertainer-in-the-heart-of-hughes/660163" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The RiotACT.</a>

We are crushing on every custom detail in this Hughes home (especially the 5m kitchen island)

Country living doesn’t get much better than life at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/75-lute-street-gundaroo-nsw-2620-55609/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">75 Lute Street</a>, Gundaroo. This exquisite residence exudes style and beauty while blending in nicely with its natural surroundings.Originally built in the mid-1990s, this beautiful property has been extensively renovated and remodelled by the current owner into what you see today.The property has extensive cottage-style gardens, a veggie garden, an orchard, a 100,000-litre rain tank, and a dam to water the gardens.Ray White agent Chris Dixon said this is the perfect place for those who want an escape to the country.“This is a gorgeous house in the heart of Gundaroo with beautiful cottage gardens and 5 acres of land, perfect for horse enthusiasts, those seeking privacy, and you could build secondary dwellings for extended family.”The home has three bedrooms, a single bathroom and space for two cars, as well as a combustion fireplace to keep the house warm during those chilly months and beautiful high ceilings with decorative timber.<img alt="Dining" class="richtext-image full-width" height="530" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/75-Lute-Street-GUNDAROO-6.width-800.jpg" width="800">On your way in, you’re immediately greeted by the amazing high ceilings and an open-plan kitchen-dining area with a designer kitchen and walk-in pantry. The dining room opens out through sliding doors to the deck for some fresh air.As you continue to the cosy living room just a few metres away, you’ll find the slow combustion fireplace that keeps the whole house warm and sliding doors to connect you to the deck and the outside.The master bedroom has built-in robes and private access to the deck while the secondary bedrooms have garden views.There’s also a separate study nook and excellent storage throughout.<img alt="Lounge room" class="richtext-image full-width" height="530" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/75-Lute-Street-GUNDAROO-5.width-800.jpg" width="800">Chris says the gardens are one of the property’s strongest features.“The current owners have spent nearly 20 years creating the beautifully private cottage gardens which also include raised veggie plots and orchard.”The commitment and thought the current owner has given to the design of the gardens has paid off to create a private oasis with extensive planting, where you could easily spend hours wondering and admiring its beauty.The stylish garden shed has its own deck and is the perfect place to sit and watch the sunrise while listening to the array of birds welcoming the day.The vegetable garden has a water feature, while the orchard offers a variety of fruit trees, including pears, cherries, apples, plums, olives and pistachio.There is always an impressive display of colour with a mix of deciduous and evergreen plantings. It truly is a garden for all seasons.<img alt="75-Lute-Street-GUNDAROO-1.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="530" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/75-Lute-Street-GUNDAROO-1.width-800.jpg" width="800">Situated on a rare village block of just over 5 acres and backing the Village Common, the larger-than-average block is zoned for subdivision, subject to council approval.Chris says this is a unique and flexible property and is suited for all sorts of people.“It’s a unique opportunity to buy a wonderful home and a relaxed rural lifestyle and have the added twist of accommodating family members in their own homes down the track or simply land bank.”This property is positioned in a fantastic spot, it’s a 30-minute commute into the inner north of Canberra and only a few minutes walk from shops, cafes, and a primary school with busses that depart from the village to ACT schools.This property is one of the last 5-acre blocks available in Gundaroo, so don’t let this opportunity slip by.If you’re interested in <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/75-lute-street-gundaroo-nsw-2620-55609/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">75 Lute Street</a>, Gundaroo, contact Chris Dixon on 0414 819 377.Article was originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/live-surrounded-by-nature-in-this-beautifully-renovated-gundaroo-home/551224" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The RiotAct.</a>

Live surrounded by nature in this beautifully renovated Gundaroo home

From inside, it’s hard to fathom that you’re in the middle of a capital city.The home at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/17-talbot-street-forrest-act-2603-49499/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">17 Talbot Street</a> in Forrest is literally a stone’s throw away from State Circle and Parliament House and surrounded by various embassies, all the while nestled in a lush and established garden.The massive country-style sold-brick house, with a strong presence of timber and slate, enjoys its own sprawling and private grounds.Ray White real estate <a href="/agents/ben-faulks/">Ben Faulks</a> says it’s a location that serves up the best of both worlds.“We’re standing here in the middle of town, but we’ve got the birds chirping. It’s a beautiful spot.”<img alt="17-talbot-street-forrest-6.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/17-talbot-street-forrest-6.width-800.jpg" width="800">The 1477 square metre landholding with long street frontage, dual driveway access and gently sloping fall of the block will accommodate the grandest of ambitions.The home is made up of two parts. The original section was built 58 years ago, but a renovation saw this become five bedrooms and a lounge, as well as a dedicated billiard room.“The pool table is a really striking feature of the whole room. It’s easy to imagine some of the conversations and parties that have gone on in that space. It’s a big space, probably what you’d think of as a rumpus room. There are plenty of options for people who live here.”<img alt="17-talbot-street-forrest-2.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/17-talbot-street-forrest-2.width-800.jpg" width="800">The new part is entirely living space, including living, dining and sunroom spaces.An entry hall connects the two halves, with stairs rising up to another level, adding another living space, kitchenette, bathroom and bedroom.What’s immediately apparent is how impossible it is to tell them apart. There isn’t a crumby side and a flash side. Both are tied together by a unified cord of beautiful natural materials, including timber and slate. Built-in wooden storage and curtain rails add a pleasant classic touch.“It’s got that galley style and it’s been nicely updated as well, with a formal dining room and nice living room,” Ben says.“There are plenty of flexible living options.”<img alt="17-talbot-street-forrest-4.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/17-talbot-street-forrest-4.width-800.jpg" width="800">The master bedroom scores a freshly renovated ensuite, glimmeringly tiled from floor to ceiling and fitted out with a spa.Ben says that people who walk through the doors for the first time will appreciate the work that has gone into it, as well as the countless living options.“Ultimately, it’s going to be bought by someone who wants to put their own touch on the home.”It’s close to the shopping centres of Manuka, Kingston and beyond. Factor in the incredible public and private local schools and Ben says, “your family will be proud to call 17 Talbot Street home for generations to come”.“We’ve had plenty of enquiries and strong interest, with more expected over the next week or two.”<img alt="17-talbot-street-forrest-3.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/17-talbot-street-forrest-3.width-800.jpg" width="800">This home will be auctioned online on Wednesday, 24 November, at 3 pm.To find out more about <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/17-talbot-street-forrest-act-2603-49499/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">17 Talbot Street</a> in Forrest, or arrange an inspection, contact <a href="/agents/ben-faulks/">Ben Faulks</a> on 0432 028 645 or <a href="/agents/jake-battenally/">Jake Battenally</a> on 0413 313 676.Article was originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/all-things-natural-are-woven-into-this-sprawling-forrest-home/508687" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The RiotAct.</a>

All things natural are woven into this sprawling Forrest home

Once described as “ostentatious” by a local historian, <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/55-campbell-street-moruya-nsw-2537-48586/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">55 Campbell Street</a> in Moruya is the pièce de résistance of the coastal town.The affectionately dubbed ‘Lynwood’ dates back to 1914. Leading timber merchant for the South Coast, George Henry James, was appointed to Moruya in 1910 and was adamant to only have the best of the best for himself.With the aid of a district architect and local tradesmen, he set about constructing the vast three-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage on some prime real estate near the centre of town.Over a century later, Brian and his partner drove past in their car, noticing the ‘for sale’ sign out the front.<img alt="55-Campbell-St-Moruya-1.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/55-Campbell-St-Moruya-1.width-800.jpg" width="800">The couple lived in a Sydney apartment but regularly visited a family beach house in Broulee to break from the city and get some fresh sea breeze.“We used to drive past this place many times going to coffee and always loved the look of it and thought how great it would be to live there,” Brian says.On closer inspection of the property on that day in 2012, they took one look at the beautiful established gardens and the grand entrance hall with its pressed metal walls and were sold.“End of story. It’s probably crazy coming from an apartment to what was advertised as a five-bedroom house, but we’ve had such great times here.”<img alt="55-Campbell-St-Moruya-11.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/55-Campbell-St-Moruya-11.width-800.jpg" width="800">Inside the front gate is a garden filled with the beauty and scent of magnificent roses, a thick hedge providing absolute privacy and sound deadening all around.The ‘whiplash’ arch over the entrance is a strong art-nouveau feature and combined with other handmade features, make for a very charming and sophisticated first impression.The home also features ‘Wunderlich’ pressed metal on both the internal and external walls, which Brian describes as “a very unusual and lavish feature”.There are also two fireplaces, one with the original handmade hearth tiles and the original copper basin in the laundry.<img alt="55-Campbell-St-Moruya-7.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/55-Campbell-St-Moruya-7.width-800.jpg" width="800">Despite the age, Brian says the entire property has been superbly maintained. The only work they’ve done has been to the kitchen and laundry, so a lot of the original features are intact.The entrance hall is like stepping back in time, with those intricately detailed patterns on the walls and ceiling, all still softly lit with the original wall lights.Boasting a spacious formal living and dining room, the talking point will be the original open fireplace.“Coming from a small apartment in Sydney, the feeling of sheer space was the first that stood out to us, especially the high ceilings, big rooms,” Brian says. “It’s like living in another time – a lovely feeling.”<img alt="55-Campbell-St-Moruya-9.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/55-Campbell-St-Moruya-9.width-800.jpg" width="800">A small servery window looks into the dining room and will make entertaining a dream from the large equipped kitchen, complete with a Rayburn fuel stove. While historical, there is also the modern convenience of an electric free-standing cooker. An expansive walk-in pantry with a wall of shelving also has its own servery window.Lovingly known as the ‘Peacock Lounge’ for obvious reasons, the second living room at the back of the home has its own built-in storage that could easily double as an additional bedroom.The north-facing master bedroom includes an ensuite, dressing room and office, and all are naturally bright. A window seat with original stained glass overlooks the sports fields and is framed by beautiful mountain views.The second bedroom hosts its own fireplace and door to the western part of the verandah.<img alt="55-Campbell-St-Moruya-8.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/55-Campbell-St-Moruya-8.width-800.jpg" width="800">Tucked neatly away behind the laundry is the home office or art studio, with its own balcony for privacy or inspiration.Original renewed timber floors add rich character to the home throughout. And there is always more storage space in the original heritage shed, next to the old outhouse.Brian says it’s a very reluctant sale.“It’s something neither of us wants to do; we both love the house and have loved living in Moruya. But we’re relocating to Brisbane for family reasons.”<img alt="55-Campbell-St-Moruya-2.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/55-Campbell-St-Moruya-2.width-800.jpg" width="800">This home will be auctioned on site at 11 am on Sunday, 28 November.To find out more about <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/55-campbell-street-moruya-nsw-2537-48586/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">55 Campbell Street</a> in Moruya, or to arrange an inspection, contact <a href="/agents/dawn-mason/">Dawn Mason</a> on 0424 847 522.*Zango is committed to continue connecting people with places safely. For the latest information, we encourage you to speak with the listed agent for the property, stay safe.

Step back in time to the grand art-nouveau era in this heritage coastal homestead

Buyers have swooped on apartments in Zapari’s proposed development on Woden’s western edge opposite Westfield shopping centre, breaking six sales records.Zapari plans to build a 16-storey, L-shaped, 273-unit apartment building with nearly 500 square metres of ground-floor retail on the 2,570 square metre site bordered by Melrose Drive to the west, Brewer Street to the south, and Corina Street to the east (Blocks 4, 5, and 7 Section 12).Zapari says the <a href="https://zango.com.au/developments/the-shard-phillip-act-2606/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shard</a> development, designed by Cox Architecture, will reinvigorate what has become a tired and degraded part of the Town Centre.<img alt="Shard-2.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Shard-3.width-800.jpg" width="800">Marketing agent LJ Hooker said 150 dwellings had sold in three months of pre-sales to be Canberra’s fastest-selling development in recent times.Records were broken in off-the-plan sales of one, two, three, four and five-bedroom apartments, while two penthouse purchases sales doubled previous records.A four-bedroom penthouse sold for $2.275 million and a five-bedroom for $2.817 million to a Canberra downsizer and a local family, smashing the previous Woden record of $1.145 million.A four-bedroom apartment sold for $1.4 million, a three-bedroom for $915,000 and a two-bedroom for $765,000, all to Canberra downsizers.A Canberra first home-owner paid $517,000 for a one-bedroom apartment.<img alt="Shard-5.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Shard-5.width-800.jpg" width="800">LJ Hooker Projects General Manager <a href="/agents/andrew-ligdopoulos-3/">Andrew Ligdopoulos</a> said location, quality and floor size had drawn strong interest, especially from downsizers.“While this may seem high to some, the size and quality of the penthouses on offer has never been seen in Woden before and previously, you would have to look in the City or Inner South to find a similar offering,” he said.“These two larger penthouses with 280 square metres of living space sold well beyond what is typically seen in Woden.“These prices and quality are on par with penthouses found in the City; however, The Shard residences are larger and therefore buyers are getting more out of their investment.”<img alt="Shard-4.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Shard-4.width-800.jpg" width="800">Mr Ligdopoulos said more than 90 per cent of the buyers were local residents looking for quality.“Many buyers now put quality above price on their apartment shopping list, particularly owner-occupiers, so we are seeing buyers drawn to the level of inclusion unheard of in Woden,” he said.“And then there is location, with The Shard literally on the doorstep of Westfield Woden. It is the only new residential building which passes the shopping trolley test, where you can truly walk to your apartment carrying your groceries.”Mr Ligdopoulos said the price records and rapid sales meant The Shard had led the way for Woden to pivot into more premium apartment offerings, proving the appetite is there.<img alt="Shard-2.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Shard-2.width-800.jpg" width="800">Zapari last month revised the development on advice from the National Capital Design Review Panel, also dropping a central atrium after being told it was not appropriate for the building.View the full listing with the listed agent for <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/the-shard-32-corinna-street-phillip-act-2606-44355/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Shard, Phillip</a> on zango.⁠Article was originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/zaparis-shard-shatters-woden-sales-records/501724" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The RiotAct.</a>

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We are crushing on every custom detail in this Hughes home (especially the 5m kitchen island)

Live surrounded by nature in this beautifully renovated Gundaroo home

All things natural are woven into this sprawling Forrest home

Step back in time to the grand art-nouveau era in this heritage coastal homestead

Zapari’s Shard shatters Woden sales records