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It’s a house exactly as Canberra’s architect intended.Braddon was one of the first suburbs to be laid out in Walter Burley Griffin’s competition-winning design for the capital, and with its 1920s form, red-tiled hipped roof and front porch, <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/28-doonkuna-street-braddon-act-2612-62200/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">28 Doonkuna Street, Braddon</a>, captures Griffin&#x27;s dream of ordered rows of workers’ cottages, laid out on the natural bush landscape, to a tee.<img alt="28-doonkuna-street-braddon-act-2612-62200-image-0-20220811050132905980-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/28-doonkuna-street-braddon-act-2612-62200-imag.width-800.jpg" width="800">And it’s now open to expressions of interest.<a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/home-holly/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Home.by holly</a> real estate agent <a href="/agents/holly-komorowski/">Holly Komorowski</a> says the current owners bought the four-bedroom, two-bathroom family home in 2016 and enlisted the expertise of award-winning architect Hugh Gordon to renovate it in a way that didn’t compromise the old-world charm.“The attention to detail has resulted in a robust and luxurious modern family home, full of joy and beauty,” Holly says.“For example, there was a flat-roof extension but they’ve married it to the roof line to look like the original.”<div>
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 Holly says the result is an enduring and distinctly Canberran design, from the sash windows and doors at the front portico to the red bricks on the driveway and patio area.The 910sqm property is tucked among trees, opposite the Sulman Gardens nature reserve that gives this area its name of Canberra’s ‘Garden City’.<img alt="28-doonkuna-street-braddon-act-2612-62200-image-0-20220811050134337543-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/28-doonkuna-street-braddon-act-2612-62200-imag.width-800_163tqWw.jpg" width="800">Fenced by double rows of hedging, Holly says the home felt both concealed and connected when she approached it for the first time.“I love the north-facing aspect - the central chef’s kitchen runs through the spine of the home,” she says.The kitchen is studded by a central long island bench, lit from above with pendant lights that blend modern with rustic. The same style lights up the rest of the house too.“It has a beautiful bench seat (with added storage) so you can sit and engage with those in the kitchen, or – of course – look out to the lovely garden through the bay window,” Holly says.<img alt="28-doonkuna-street-braddon-act-2612-62200-image-0-20220811050137478548-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/28-doonkuna-street-braddon-act-2612-62200-imag.width-800_kee9xXc.jpg" width="800">The living room branches off the kitchen, bringing the same garden views with it.The master bedroom features built-in wardrobes, an ensuite with a shower and double-length vanity, and easy access via a sliding door to the backyard.One of the bedrooms has a feature brick fireplace, while another would make an ideal work-from-home office.<img alt="28-doonkuna-street-braddon-act-2612-62200-image-0-20220811050139461550-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/28-doonkuna-street-braddon-act-2612-62200-imag.width-800_KKAd3GJ.jpg" width="800">A luxurious bathtub is nestled in the main bathroom, with large floor-to-ceiling glossy tiles. Both bathrooms include underfloor heating.Holly says the house has received excellent engagement in the past few weeks and visitors are stunned by the quality of the renovation.<img alt="28-doonkuna-street-braddon-act-2612-62200-image-0-20220811050140848135-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/28-doonkuna-street-braddon-act-2612-62200-imag.width-800_FilHJcr.jpg" width="800">“It’s very hard to fault at all – the quality and amenities they’ve created, not to mention the location,” she says.“No one can believe how central and accessible this place is. You would imagine the city to be a noisy place, but it’s actually a really quiet spot.”Expressions of interest are due by Thursday 25 August 2022, unless sold prior.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/28-doonkuna-street-braddon-act-2612-62200/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/this-charming-braddon-home-is-walter-burley-griffins-dream-come-true/584229" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The RiotAct</a>.

This charming Braddon home is Walter Burley Griffin's dream come true

Convenience? Tick.Spacious? Tick.Large garden? Tick.Lots of natural light? Tick, Tick, Tick.It’s really hard to fault this idyllic family home at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/11-deane-street-yarralumla-act-2600-43112/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">11 Deane Street</a> that is headed under the hammer this weekend.<img alt="11 Deane Street YARRALUMLA, ACT 2600" class="richtext-image full-width" height="532" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-07-07_at_7.52.10_pm.width-800.png" width="800">The three-bedroom property in <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/yarralumla-act-2600/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yarralumla</a> is on a corner block and blends spaciousness with the convenience of local shops and schools nearby.A solid red-brick home on an 863sqm block and with the bonus of a studio out the back, <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/11-deane-street-yarralumla-act-2600-43112/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">No. 11 Deane Street</a> certainly has a lot to offer for a new family.Selling agent <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/stephen-thompson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stephen Thompson</a> of <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/lj-hooker-manuka/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LJ Hooker Manuka</a> said the property is ready for a family to move in and make their own stamp on it.“This property has been in the same family for decades and has been a really well-cared for family home,” he said.&quot;It is now ready for the next family to come and put its own stamp on it.&quot;<img alt="11 Deane Street YARRALUMLA, ACT 2600" class="richtext-image full-width" height="530" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-07-07_at_7.51.42_pm.width-800.png" width="800">On the market for the first time in over 30 years, the family home has been clearly well cared for and has lots of character both inside and outside.Inside, the home in inundated with charming details –a stain glass window, large shutter doors, an impressive fireplace, and draping curtains that cover the windows and floor-to-ceiling glass doors.From a separate outdoor entrance is a 4.7x3.4m back studio which has the potential to be used as a fourth bedroom, home office or art studio.Maintained in its original form, the home features high ceilings, carpet and tiled floors, and decorative windows that provide picture-perfect views of the landscaped garden.<img alt="11 Deane Street YARRALUMLA, ACT 2600" class="richtext-image full-width" height="535" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-07-07_at_7.51.07_pm.width-800.png" width="800">From the wide entrance hall is the lounge room and dining room on the left, and a corridor to the kitchen and bedrooms on the right.The flexible floor plan offers a tidy kitchen in the heart of the home and the living, dining and lounge room seamlessly flow from there.The dining and lounge room are two living spaces where most time will be spent for family dinners or cosied up on the couch with a tea. The rooms are not only spacious but made that much more perfect by the traditional fireplace and large windows.<img alt="11 Deane Street YARRALUMLA, ACT 2600" class="richtext-image full-width" height="532" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-07-07_at_7.50.13_pm.width-800.png" width="800">There are three bedrooms in the main part of the home, with one larger than the two others and with an ensuite, lending itself to be used as the master.Back along the hallway is a family bathroom and separate toilet. The home is warmed by ducted gas heating.The property has two garages - one freestanding car port out the back that can fit two cars, and a single lock-up garage.<img alt="11 Deane Street YARRALUMLA, ACT 2600" class="richtext-image full-width" height="534" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-07-07_at_7.51.26_pm.width-800.png" width="800">Mr Thompson said the interest so far has been from a mixture of families wanting to get into the Yarralumla area.&quot;This property is not an entrance level property but it&#x27;s not at the high end either like some of the others in the Yarralumla area,&quot; he said.&quot;People are looking for a decent size block so a lot of interest has come from families.&quot; <img alt="11 Deane Street YARRALUMLA, ACT 2600" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-07-07_at_7.50.52_pm.width-800.png" width="800">According to Mr Thompson, the property is in a great location, just moments from the Deakin and Yarralumla shops and about 4km to Civic.<a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/yarralumla-act-2600/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zango data</a> figures reveal that Yarralumla’s median property price is currently at $1.515 million. This has drastically risen from last year where the median price was at $1.32 million.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/11-deane-street-yarralumla-act-2600-43112/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">No. 11 Deane Street</a> in Yarralumla is headed to auction this Saturday 10 July on site at noon.To find out more, contact <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/stephen-thompson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stephen Thompson</a> from<a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/lj-hooker-manuka/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LJ Hooker Manuka</a> on 0418 626 254 or <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/tyran-murphy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tyran Murphy</a> on 0428 036 790.

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This charming Braddon home is Walter Burley Griffin's dream come true

Yarralumla Family Home Ticks Every Box