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Imagine the look on my face when I made a new friend at a baby shower last weekend who told me she’d grown up in “Canberra’s Vatican City”.Hang on … Sorry …. What? Where was this sacred area of the capital she was talking about? How had I never heard of it?It turns out she was talking about Canberra’s tiniest suburb: Oxley. Postcode 2903. Sandwiched between Wanniassa and Monash, a triangle-shaped locality fronting Drakeford Drive (and Lake Tuggeranong) on one side and Erindale Drive on the other. The miniscule suburb is just 1.08km2, consisting of 649 private dwellings and home to 1703 people. (Vatican City is just 0.49km2).<img alt="Screen Shot 2024-03-26 at 4.23.02 pm" class="richtext-image full-width" height="332" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2024-03-26_at_4.23.02_pm.width-800.png" width="643">It’s basically one single street – Newman-Morris Circuit – running parallel to the sides of the triangle with a series of cul-de-sacs running off it. Like the Vatican, it’s a mini city within a city (though non-religious, of course) and an area very much coveted by families in Canberra’s deep south.According to sales agent <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/colin-blunden/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Colin Blunden</a> from <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/mcintyre-property/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">McIntyre Property</a>, homes in Oxley, which was officially established in 1985, “rarely come up for sale”.<img alt="14-dalgarno-close-oxley-act-2903-94688-image-0-20240317233211006308-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/14-dalgarno-close-oxley-act-2903-94688-image-0.width-800.jpg" width="800">“Statistically, Oxley is the Canberra suburb where people stay in their homes the longest,” Colin says.“So when homes do come up for sale, you get interest purely from people wanting to come and see what life there is like.”Colin held the Oxley suburb record in 2012 for a cavernous six-bedroom home he describes as “like something from Gone With the Wind”.Oxley is nothing like its giant neighbours Wanniassa or Kambah, Colin says, but more like another tiny Tuggeranong suburb down the road: Macarthur.<img alt="1-connibere-crescent-oxley-act-2903-89860-image-0-20231106001648672459-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/1-connibere-crescent-oxley-act-2903-89860-imag.width-800.jpg" width="800">Housing in Oxley is a mix of townhouses and standalone dwellings; and while the McMansions on huge 1000sqm+ blocks along Newman-Morris are plentiful, it’s a suburb with limited amenity, including the lack of a set of local shops.Do those who live there care?“Not at all,” Colin says. “You’re a 10-minute walk from South.Point and the restaurants along Anketell Street, and just minutes from Erindale and Wanniassa shops.”<img alt="1-connibere-crescent-oxley-act-2903-89860-image-0-20231106001646228291-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/1-connibere-crescent-oxley-act-2903-89860-imag.width-800_48nDAcw.jpg" width="800">Sales agent <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/maya-rourke/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maya Rourke</a> from McIntryre Property describes Oxley as the “hidden gem of the south”.“If you want supreme location, this is it,” she says.“It’s the ultimate location in Tuggeranong: so close to the town centre without being in the hustle and bustle of Greenway.”<img alt="6-lamble-place-oxley-act-2903-95839-image-0-20240316030136501646-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/6-lamble-place-oxley-act-2903-95839-image-0-20.width-800.jpg" width="800">Maya loves selling in Oxley because it mostly includes helping families settle into a home they’ll likely stay in a very long time.“You can’t compare 2903 to any other suburb in Canberra,” she says.“It’s got its own vibe, and it might be small, but it’s very well known down here in the south.”<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/search/?listing_type=buy&amp;address_suburb=Oxley,%202903,%20ACT&amp;surrounding=true&amp;order_by=price&amp;property_status_groups=current,underOffer,includePrivate&amp;page=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View current listings in Oxley, ACT.</a>

'The Vatican City of Canberra': welcome to the tiny suburb of Oxley

You can walk to the local shops, school, adventure playground and Point Hut Pond park from this lovely home at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/8-mccarten-place-gordon-act-2906-88485/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">8 McCarten Place</a> in Gordon.But with stunning views from your front door to the Brindabella Mountains - and a very comfortable four-bedroom, two-bathroom home with a great backyard - you may never want to leave the house.<img alt="8-mccarten-place-gordon-act-2906-88485-image-0-20231016050158927593-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/8-mccarten-place-gordon-act-2906-88485-image-0.width-800.jpg" width="800"><a href="/agents/colin-mcintyre/">Colin McIntyre</a> from <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/mcintyre-property/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">McIntyre Property</a> says the McCarten Place home has great neighbours.“This house is at the end of a cul-de-sac so it has one home beside it and another behind it, and on the other side is a greenbelt,&quot; Colin says.“There’s nice undulation in most areas of Gordon, so you get mountain views from most of the homes.”The property features an 18-panel solar system and a range of climate control options, including ducted gas heating, evaporative cooling and ceiling fans.<img alt="8-mccarten-place-gordon-act-2906-88485-image-0-20231016050159936869-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/8-mccarten-place-gordon-act-2906-88485-image-0.width-800_wCEvukG.jpg" width="800">The bedrooms are generous, with the main bedroom located at the front of the home, away from the other bedrooms.“The house has been well maintained and it will be a great second home for somebody or someone looking to retire to single-level living without giving up the luxuries of a nice home,” Colin says.The home is pet-friendly and has high fences for privacy. The garden is low care with a chook pen in place and a raised space ready for filling with flowers and plants of your choice.<img alt="8-mccarten-place-gordon-act-2906-88485-image-0-20231016050201543473-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/8-mccarten-place-gordon-act-2906-88485-image-0.width-800_8y7xsvr.jpg" width="800">“The undercover area is well-shaded and is framed by wisteria. It sits on the eastern side of the house so it&#x27;s great for entertaining on an afternoon in summer out of the western sun.”Special touches include a pyrolytic self-cleaning wall oven, new hybrid flooring, and new 100 per cent wool carpet.“With the kitchen located in the heart of the home, you&#x27;ll be able to watch the children playing in the great-sized family room,” Colin says.As a resident of the Tuggeranong area, Colin describes Gordon as a great place to raise a family.<img alt="8-mccarten-place-gordon-act-2906-88485-image-0-20231016050202825420-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/8-mccarten-place-gordon-act-2906-88485-image-0.width-800_hVND0GT.jpg" width="800">“It’s a family-friendly area and it has evolved over the years. It used to be ‘nappy valley’, but that was 25 years ago, and now all of those kids have grown up and moved away, and we are starting to see them move back with their own families,&quot; he says.“Now it’s their kids who will grow up in the area and probably get involved with the same sporting clubs and go to the same schools.”He said the area in Gordon was one of the original suburbs in the Lanyon Valley to be developed.<img alt="8-mccarten-place-gordon-act-2906-88485-image-0-20231016050203703991-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/8-mccarten-place-gordon-act-2906-88485-image-0.width-800_brooGvY.jpg" width="800">“It had some good covenants in place when it was being built in regards to each dwelling required to have a tiled roof and a brick garage – there were no tin or metal garages allowed. This has all created a high standard of consistent living throughout the suburb.”This property has a double garage, providing internal access to the home and additional off-street parking for your convenience. Public transport is just a stone’s throw away.8 McCarten Place, Gordon, is for sale for $919,000.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/8-mccarten-place-gordon-act-2906-88485/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/settle-into-a-great-neighbourhood-in-gordon-and-enjoy-mountain-views/715431" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Riotact</a>.

Love the Christmas lights of Gordon? Move in just before the holiday season

If you like living life on the edge - literally - this is the property for you.The four-bedroom home at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/49-olive-pink-crescent-banks-act-2906-84099/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">49 Olive Pink Crescent, Banks</a>, is located on the very edge of Canberra: surrounded by farmland, the occasional cow and a heritage-listed gum tree.<div>
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<a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/lj-hooker-tuggeranong/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LJ Hooker Tuggeranong</a> principal <a href="/agents/andrew-curren/">Andrew Curren</a> says while some homes can be unassuming, this one has “real wow factor” from the minute you arrive.“It really is quite a spectacular first impression,” Andrew says.“You feel like you’re in a really peaceful, rural setting but you can still drive to the city in about 25 minutes.”The home sits on the verge of farmland with uninterrupted views towards the Brindabella Mountains, while the nearby historic Lanyon Homestead ensures the home won’t lose its unique edge.<img alt="49-olive-pink-crescent-banks-act-2906-84099-image-0-20230804013239134457-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/49-olive-pink-crescent-banks-act-2906-84099-im.width-800.jpg" width="800">“Depending on the time of the year, cows do come very, very close to the house,” Andrew explains.“There’s certainly kangaroos down there too and lots of native birdlife.”The home’s yard invites the birdlife to come even closer, with low-maintenance (thanks to a built-in irrigation system) landscaped gardens and fruit trees framing the property.Scenic walking and biking trails, including Mount Rob Roy, are also on your doorstep. As are quality local schools, the Tuggeranong Town Centre and Lanyon Marketplace.<img alt="49-olive-pink-crescent-banks-act-2906-84099-image-0-20230804013240433468-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/49-olive-pink-crescent-banks-act-2906-84099-im.width-800_MPnLDxE.jpg" width="800">“The privacy and the quietness of the location is one thing, but then the two-storey, large 250sqm property is very special as well,” Andrew explains.The home’s architectural flair, courtesy of designer Oztal Architects, is apparent from the moment you enter beneath an eye-catching circular window. Six-metre ceilings extend from the entryway through to the formal lounge and dining area, with large windows framing views out towards the Brindabellas.“That feeling of grandeur is very unique,” Andrew says.“Normally you might have windows looking at the neighbours, but instead you’re looking straight down into the valley.”<img alt="49-olive-pink-crescent-banks-act-2906-84099-image-0-20230804013242120599-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/49-olive-pink-crescent-banks-act-2906-84099-im.width-800_D6JLbi2.jpg" width="800">The formal lounge is the first of four living spaces, perfectly suiting the home to families who want the flexibility to entertain guests, while also keeping their kids entertained.For entertaining family and friends, the place to be is the north-facing open-plan family and meals area with its top-of-the-line kitchen and access to two outdoor entertaining decks.A few steps away and you’re in the kids’ realm, complete with rumpus room, three double bedrooms with built-in robes, and a family bathroom with spa bath and rain shower.<img alt="49-olive-pink-crescent-banks-act-2906-84099-image-0-20230804013243674966-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/49-olive-pink-crescent-banks-act-2906-84099-im.width-800_U2bY5zO.jpg" width="800">But the best is reserved for the parents, with the entire upper floor of the home forming an expansive master wing featuring a king-sized bedroom with a built-in robe, luxury ensuite and a large, private living area.“I’d call it a parents’ retreat, where the parents can get away and have their own time,” Andrew says.“Or it could be used as another living area or an oversized home office.”<img alt="49-olive-pink-crescent-banks-act-2906-84099-image-0-20230804013244397766-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/49-olive-pink-crescent-banks-act-2906-84099-im.width-800_fNlKhVJ.jpg" width="800">The home includes ducted gas heating, air conditioning and evaporative cooling and a double remote access garage with an insulated wine cellar.“I’m encouraging people to get out of the mindset that everyone has to live in the central parts of Canberra,” Andrew explains.“There are some really good offerings in this area.”<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/49-olive-pink-crescent-banks-act-2906-84099/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">49 Olive Pink Crescent, Banks</a>, is for sale for $1.25 million.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/49-olive-pink-crescent-banks-act-2906-84099/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/call-this-architect-designed-home-among-the-gum-trees-with-real-wow-factor-your-own/690438" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Riotact</a>.

Home on the edge of Canberra is literally life in 'Outer Banks'

Canberra’s not all glamorous O’Malley mansions and studio apartments in Braddon you know.Take <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/15-phillipson-crescent-calwell-act-2905-81510/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this humble little property on Phillipson Street in Calwell</a>. From the outside, it ‘s pure late 1980s Tuggeranong (I swear every home in Theodore and Richardson looks like this too) but the inside is modern and super sweet. You could even run your beauty business from here.Here are the things I’m loving about this Calwell cutie.<h3 data-block-key="103um">The open-plan kitchen and living.</h3><img alt="15-phillipson-crescent-calwell-act-2905-81510-image-0-20230614234633543271-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/15-phillipson-crescent-calwell-act-2905-81510-.width-800_aXxTg37.jpg" width="800">Talk about moving straight in with nothing to do! The rose gold highlights are gorgeous and that durable faux-wooden floor is heaven for those who have toddlers (like me). I love that four people can sit at the island bench for breakfast (or four friends for mimosas when mum hosts a girl’s night).<h3 data-block-key="a56q2">You can run your beauty business from here.</h3><img alt="15-phillipson-crescent-calwell-act-2905-81510-image-0-20230614234637971278-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/15-phillipson-crescent-calwell-act-2905-81510-.width-800_an0npcB.jpg" width="800">Check out the nook in one of the bedrooms for a beauty bed — and the lighting has been set up for waxing, facials and eyelash extending.<h3 data-block-key="65vap">Modern bathroom waiting for Kmart decorations.</h3><img alt="15-phillipson-crescent-calwell-act-2905-81510-image-0-20230614234637717186-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/15-phillipson-crescent-calwell-act-2905-81510-.width-800_oBy2UWF.jpg" width="800">It’s obvious from this photo that the bathroom is super compact (is that image taken from inside the shower?) but it still offers a separate bath and shower, and just needs loads of greenery to balance out the industrial-looking tiles.<h3 data-block-key="1rr67">The super sweet nursery is ready to go.</h3><img alt="15-phillipson-crescent-calwell-act-2905-81510-image-0-20230614234637144607-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/15-phillipson-crescent-calwell-act-2905-81510-.width-800.jpg" width="800">If you’re expecting or you already have a baby, this home has a room for your little one ready to go. The wallpaper detail is beautiful and the room has a ceiling fan to keep bub cool in the summer months. It&#x27;s a room that would easily transition to a toddler and kids&#x27; bedroom.<h3 data-block-key="sq8o">Space for the kids and fur babies.</h3><img alt="15-phillipson-crescent-calwell-act-2905-81510-image-0-20230614234635928541-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/15-phillipson-crescent-calwell-act-2905-81510-.width-800_x3zgMzJ.jpg" width="800">This yard is not too big and not too small. Also, I love that you can sit up high on the deck and watch the little ones playing. I would need to add a spa to that deck I think.Number <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/15-phillipson-crescent-calwell-act-2905-81510/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">15 Phillipson Crescent, Calwell</a>, goes to auction at 1pm on Saturday 8 July 2023.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/15-phillipson-crescent-calwell-act-2905-81510/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>

The inside of this little three-beddy in Calwell is very, very unexpected

There&#x27;s one thing you could never, ever do if you lived in any other capital city in Australia.And that&#x27;s look outside your windows - at home or at the office - and see an entire mountain range covered in fresh snow.The white-tipped Brindabellas are truly magical in winter and we&#x27;ve compiled a list of five homes with the perfect alpine views across the colder months (and just as beautiful in summer).<h2 data-block-key="4djd5"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/28-clem-hill-street-gordon-act-2906-69335/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">28 Clem Hill Street, Gordon</a></h2><img alt="28-clem-hill-street-gordon-act-2906-69335-image-0-20230130003145444121-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/28-clem-hill-street-gordon-act-2906-69335-imag.width-800.jpg" width="800">This tri-level home has incredible views that can be enjoyed from large sunrooms wrapping around the front of the home.<img alt="28-clem-hill-street-gordon-act-2906-69335-image-0-20230130003150447050-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/28-clem-hill-street-gordon-act-2906-69335-imag.width-800_3fbId2u.jpg" width="800">The generous living/dining rooms provide a flexible living space you can personalise. You&#x27;ll have plenty of time to enjoy the mountain views thanks to an immaculately-presented, low maintenance yard. Presently leased till October 2024 at $800/week.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/28-clem-hill-street-gordon-act-2906-69335/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a><h2 data-block-key="1nbg1"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/191-8-limburg-way-greenway-act-2900-77606/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">191/8 Limburg Way, Greenway</a></h2><img alt="191-8-limburg-way-greenway-act-2900-77606-image-0-20230328040150888731-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="532" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/191-8-limburg-way-greenway-act-2900-77606-imag.width-800.jpg" width="800">This bright and bold stylish apartment is located on the top floor of the SQ1 South Quay complex and enjoys a prime position in Tuggeranong&#x27;s waterfront precinct.<img alt="191-8-limburg-way-greenway-act-2900-77606-image-0-20230328040147960345-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/191-8-limburg-way-greenway-act-2900-77606-imag.width-800_2zDLs6v.jpg" width="800">Enjoy the north-west facing views from the top floor position or an evening drink with friends on the balcony overlooking the sweeping mountain views. The apartment combines urban living with the great outdoors, with a spacious open-plan design flowing from the kitchen through the living and dining area out to the full-length balcony. <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/191-8-limburg-way-greenway-act-2900-77606/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a><h2 data-block-key="1l7jn"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/1101-335-anketell-street-greenway-act-2900-77309/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1101/335 Anketell Street, Greenway</a></h2><img alt="1101-335-anketell-street-greenway-act-2900-77309-image-0-20230323030137901073-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/1101-335-anketell-street-greenway-act-2900-773.width-800.jpg" width="800">Located on the 11th floor of the highly-regarded Aspen complex, wake up everyday to spectacular views of the Tuggeranong Valley bursting through the floor-to-ceiling windows.<img alt="1101-335-anketell-street-greenway-act-2900-77309-image-0-20230322021641717230-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/1101-335-anketell-street-greenway-act-2900-773.width-800_7T9X6M6.jpg" width="800">Enjoy a residents-only 2200sqm rooftop entertaining space - fitted out with a stunning infinity pool, BBQs, a bar and chef&#x27;s kitchen, dining facilities, fire den and lounge areas, all taking in the stunning views on offer, which can be privately booked via the building&#x27;s very own concierge.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/1101-335-anketell-street-greenway-act-2900-77309/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a><h2 data-block-key="5cjac"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/15-van-praag-place-gordon-act-2906-74501/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">15 Van Praag Place, Gordon</a></h2><img alt="15-van-praag-place-gordon-act-2906-74501-image-0-20230202030145016314-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/15-van-praag-place-gordon-act-2906-74501-image.width-800.jpg" width="800">An elegant home located on a generous 964sqm block, high in the Tuggeranong hills. An incredible 418m2 of living space; offering five spacious bedrooms, three bathrooms, double garage with internal access, single carport and large rumpus room downstairs with private ensuite.<img alt="15-van-praag-place-gordon-act-2906-74501-image-0-20230202030143618868-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/15-van-praag-place-gordon-act-2906-74501-image.width-800_ghOmPHM.jpg" width="800">Outside is just as impressive with north-facing views at the front and an easy care, flat entertaining area at the rear. <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/15-van-praag-place-gordon-act-2906-74501/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a><h2 data-block-key="nbe4"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/24-311-anketell-street-greenway-act-2900-73630/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">24/311 Anketell Street, Greenway</a></h2><img alt="1101-335-anketell-street-greenway-act-2900-77309-image-0-20230323030138682656-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/1101-335-anketell-street-greenway-act-2900-773.width-800_y2pOoVB.jpg" width="800">A turn-key one-bedroom apartment perfect for a student, retiree or investor, boasting views over the Tuggeranong town centre and the Brindabellas beyond.<img alt="24-311-anketell-street-greenway-act-2900-73630-image-0-20230118021636276346-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/24-311-anketell-street-greenway-act-2900-73630.width-800.jpg" width="800">Offering all the modern comforts with a lifestyle to match. Located in the SQ1 complex just metres from cafes, shops and the amenities of the Tuggeranong town centre, this home is for those looking for a relaxed, stress-free lifestyle. <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/24-311-anketell-street-greenway-act-2900-73630/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>

What's the one incredible view you get in Canberra but no other capital city?

It started out as a one-woman force in Canberra’s deep south but now One Agency Sandy Morris has launched a new brand - and announced plans for significant growth.My Morris - headed up by Sandy - officially launches today, retaining its Kambah HQ and staff but with a reinvigorated vision for its role in the ACT. The agency is looking to grow its property management portfolio and annual sales figures, and will boost staff numbers by up to 50 per cent.<img alt="One Agency PRINT-1" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1200" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/One_Agency__PRINT-1.width-800.jpg" width="800">“The agency&#x27;s grown a lot since Sandy started it seven years ago,” sales consultant Zac Morris says.“We&#x27;ve grown to a size now where we want to head in our own direction, and have more control on what our messaging is, and how we present ourselves to the community.”Since hitting Tuggeranong mailboxes with a flier announcing her business in 2014, Sandy Morris has grown the agency to seven staff. The team now manages an ever expanding rent roll portfolie across the ACT and NSW and last year sold more than 130 homes. Tuggeranong is the agency’s heartland, and most My Morris staff members actually live in Kambah.“The reputation Sandy&#x27;s fostered on the sales side has seen the business snowball, growing exponentially to where we are today,” Zac says.<img alt="0W1A5931" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1200" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/0W1A5931.width-800.jpg" width="800">Excited by the agency’s plans for growth, Sandy will continue selling as well as being the agency principal.Equipped with a leading team of sales agents and property managers, My Morris is in active recruiting mode; looking to add to their experienced team.“We’re looking for people who align with what we&#x27;re trying to portray with our new brand,” Tahlia says.“Our brand will be fresh, new and vibrant, with an emphasis on boutique tailored service and exceptional digital and print marketing.“We are looking for people who are self-motivated, enthusiastic, professional and sensitive to our clients&#x27; needs. They’re the traits of our existing staff and we want to keep building on that.”<img alt="One Agency PRINT-3" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1200" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/One_Agency__PRINT-3.width-800.jpg" width="800">A brand new office could be on the cards - “Watch this space,” Zac says - and the team’s passion for south Canberra’s “proximity to nature, easy commute, stunning views of the Brindabellas” will be injected into everything the My Morris team does.“We&#x27;re excited because we&#x27;ve had these ideas on how we want to grow, how we want to present to the market and the service we want to provide our clients ,” Tahlia says.“And we&#x27;re going to do that now.&quot;

One Agency Sandy Morris announces new My Morris brand, plans for growth

With a trickling stream running through the back garden, <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/69-mckillop-circuit-kambah-act-2902-63029/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this split-level home</a> is a tranquil oasis in the centre of Kambah.The fully fenced backyard is the ideal place to relax and unwind after a busy day, while a private courtyard at the front of the home is a great spot to fire up the barbecue when family and friends come to visit.<img alt="69-mckillop-circuit-kambah-act-2902-63029-image-0-20220906073128670315-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/69-mckillop-circuit-kambah-act-2902-63029-imag.width-800.jpg" width="800"><a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/luton-tuggeranong/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Luton Properties</a> sales agent <a href="/agents/kelsey-white-2/">Kelsey White</a> says with loads of indoor and outdoor living space, 69 McKillop Circuit, Kambah, is an entertainer’s delight.“As well as the private courtyard and great rear garden area, the home has two separate internal living areas which are great for a family,” Kelsey says.“Parents can enjoy some quiet time upstairs while the kids watch TV or play on the lower level.“This split-level home provides plenty of opportunity for everyone to have their own space.”<div>
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The house has four good-sized bedrooms, two of which open onto the private courtyard. The master suite, with ensuite, walk-in-robe and an additional built-in robe, is separate from the other bedrooms and has doors that open onto the back garden.The home has a central family bathroom with a large shower alcove and a European laundry.An additional recreational space with bathroom, robe, living area and kitchenette, separate from the main house, could be used as a home gym, studio or guest quarters (subject to council approval).“The studio has been fully insulated and offers a pull-down queen bed,&quot; Kelsey says.&quot;It would be a great space to work from home or to accommodate extended family members once approved.&quot;<img alt="69-mckillop-circuit-kambah-act-2902-63029-image-0-20220906073130818159-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/69-mckillop-circuit-kambah-act-2902-63029-imag.width-800_Y2s66mY.jpg" width="800">She says the home, built during the government housing boom in Kambah in the 1970s, has been beautifully renovated and extended over time and would suit a variety of family needs.On the upper level, the renovated kitchen boasts loads of storage drawers, a large pantry, dishwasher, gas cooktop and a coffee nook with a stunning picture window overlooking the front yard.The kitchen flows onto the dining and living areas and a staircase leads to the lower north-facing living area with glass doors that open into the landscaped garden, creating a wonderful indoor-to-outdoor space.“The home is flooded with natural light and the high raked ceilings with exposed beams, gleaming tiles and expansive windows make it feel fresh and bright,” Kelsey says.<img alt="69-mckillop-circuit-kambah-act-2902-63029-image-0-20220906073132862281-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/69-mckillop-circuit-kambah-act-2902-63029-imag.width-800_mkxJD8n.jpg" width="800">New to the market and located on a 750sqm block in a quiet loop street, the home would suit an environmentally-conscious family.“A 4.5-star energy rating, more than 8.2 kilowatts of solar panels, solar battery storage and rainwater tanks on-site mean there are amazing savings on energy costs,” Kelsey says.“This property is ready for a family to move straight in and start enjoying the space with a low maintenance yard and environmental benefits.“And with the grey rendered exterior, it’s a stand-out property in the street.”<img alt="69-mckillop-circuit-kambah-act-2902-63029-image-0-20220906073132287667-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/69-mckillop-circuit-kambah-act-2902-63029-imag.width-800_59U85HG.jpg" width="800">The home offers year-round comfort with the inclusion of ducted heating, evaporative cooling and in-slab heating.And there’s loads of parking space, with a single garage with automatic door, a single carport plus off-street parking options.The home is centrally located with easy access to Kambah village shops, community amenities and recreational activities such as the neighbourhood playground, Murrumbidgee Golf Course and the popular Bicentennial Walking Trail.Number <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/69-mckillop-circuit-kambah-act-2902-63029/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">69 McKillop Circuit</a> in Kambah goes to auction at 11am on Saturday 17 September 2022.Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/renovated-split-level-entertainer-offers-privacy-in-popular-kambah/589506" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The RiotAct</a>.

Former government home now a quiet oasis in the heart of Kambah

<h2 data-block-key="4wxbk">An unlikely hero during the 2003 bushfires.</h2><img alt="JonStanhope-600x450.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="450" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/JonStanhope-600x450.width-800.jpg" width="600">During the bushfires of 2003, which destroyed 500 homes and killed four people, then Chief Minister Jon Stanhope stripped to his underwear and swam to the rescue of a pilot whose helicopter had crashed into Bendora Dam, in Namadgi National Park.<h2 data-block-key="841l2">Yass could have been the nation’s capital.</h2><img alt="shutterstock_1250441644.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="529" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/shutterstock_1250441644.width-800.jpg" width="800">Yass was initially recommended as the site of the capital, with a proposed boundary extending from Lake George to Queanbeyan and incorporating the “sleepy Parish of Canberra”. Initial plans for the capital stated that it had to be in NSW, at least 100 miles from Sydney and at least 100 square miles in size.<h2 data-block-key="213cf">Tuggeranong means ‘cold valley’.</h2><img alt="shutterstock_1422958913.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/shutterstock_1422958913.width-800.jpg" width="800">The Ngambri people called Tuggeranong the Cold Valley. Not surprising given its proximity to the base of the Brindabellas, often snow-capped during the Canberra winter.<h2 data-block-key="pfq9">And it then became ‘nappy valley’.</h2>The name Nappy Valley was given to Tuggeranong by people living in Canberra’s inner north and south in the 1970s. Those living in established homes in Forrest, Griffith, Red Hill, Narrabundah, Ainslie, Reid, Braddon and Turner, decided it was time for some serious renovations to their homes, and the builders and other tradesmen they employed settled in Tuggeranong.<h2 data-block-key="a30en">Acton was once home to a convict prison.</h2>In 1823, retired Lieutentant Joshua John Moore set up rudimentary huts for his family and workers on the banks of the Molonglo River at Acton, about where the National Museum of Australia now stands. A convict prison was built on Moore’s land in the 1840s, where convicts were housed, flogged and put in the stocks. While the last convict lashing occurred in 1870, the prison stood standing at Acton until the 1920s, when the first buildings of the capital were erected.<h2 data-block-key="fsdej">Edward Crace drowned about where Belconnen stands today.</h2>Ignoring the advice of many men around him, Edward Crace (the namesake of the northern Canberra suburb) forced his driver to attempt to cross a flooded Ginninderra Creek in 1892. The horse and carriage capsized, killing Crace and his driver, George Kemp. The fate of the poor horses is unknown.<h2 data-block-key="3s9ps">Food ordered for the grand opening of Parliament House ended up at Queanbeyan tip.</h2><img alt="shutterstock_101618710.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="472" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/shutterstock_101618710.width-800.jpg" width="800">Thousands were expected to gather in Barton on 9 May 1927, when the provisional Parliament House opened. But few turned up. Enormous platters of meat pies and seafood - made in Sydney and transported down to Canberra by horse and carriage - ended up at the tip in Queanbeyan. (There was no tip in Canberra at the time.)<h2 data-block-key="73s62">New Parliament House cost more than the Snowy Hydro Scheme.</h2><img alt="shutterstock_398035732.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/shutterstock_398035732.width-800.jpg" width="800">In 1988, when New Parliament House opened on Capital Hill, it was the most expensive infrastructure project Australia had ever seen. It was a long overdue project though - the original Parliament House (or “wedding cake”) was meant to house Parliament for 10 years but ended up doing so for 61.<h2 data-block-key="j0fs">The first attempt to dam Lake Burley Griffin failed.</h2><img alt="shutterstock_2055740258.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/shutterstock_2055740258.width-800.jpg" width="800">By all accounts 1963 was one very hot year. An attempt was made to dam our lake but the unrelenting heat saw the water dry up (just imagine the smell down by the water’s edge at Yarralumla). More than 12 months later the rains finally came and Lake Burley Griffin was officially opened in 1964.<h2 data-block-key="3j6ad">The reason we&#x27;re now the ‘bush capital’.</h2><img alt="shutterstock_1416278759.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="621" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/shutterstock_1416278759.width-800.jpg" width="800">Over 13 years between 1913 and 1926, almost two million trees and shrubs were planted across the capital, under the guidance of Charles Weston. Weston was the officer in charge of the first Afforestation Branch and when he died in 1935, his ashes were scattered, at his request, among the trees he planted in front of Old Parliament House.<h2 data-block-key="3ot6b">Bushrangers once roamed the land we live on.</h2>In the 1830s, the Limestone Plains were described as “infested with bushrangers”. Two decades later The Jingera Mob - a loose group of cattle thieves, escaped convicts, hardened bushrangers and other assorted misfits and drunks - terrorised the farming families of the Canberra region.<h2 data-block-key="2n1fh">The oldest building in Canberra is …</h2><img alt="Church_of_St_John_Canberra-1_(39648211152).jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Church_of_St_John_Canberra-1_39648211152.width-800.jpg" width="800">St John’s Anglican Church at Reid. Land for the church was donated by Robert Campbell, owner of the property ‘Duntroon’. The church was built of sandstone from Black Mountain and the quarry at Yarralumla.<h2 data-block-key="bd09c">The vision for Kingston foreshore was always residential.</h2><img alt="shutterstock_1851786499.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/shutterstock_1851786499.width-800.jpg" width="800">Walter Burley-Griffin’s original plans for Canberra included a bustling residential precinct along the south side of the lake at Kingston. But the first administrator of the Federal Capital Territory, David Miller, didn’t care for Griffin’s plan - and promptly built a huge power station in the area instead.All facts derived from Paul Daley’s book, Canberra, published in 2012 by NewSouth. Paul is an author, columnist and Walkley Award-winning investigative journalist who has worked for the Age, the Bulletin and the Sunday Age.

Why Tuggeranong was dubbed 'Nappy Valley', and other Canberra facts you didn't know

Unless you’re building it yourself, it’s not too often you get to buy a home that truly has all the bells and whistles.Nestled in the Tuggeranong suburb of Banks on a large block is <a href="/sale/23-wittunga-crescent-banks-act-2906-47302/">23 Wittunga Crescent</a>.“Properties at this level do not come on the market every day,” says selling agent <a href="/agents/colin-mcintyre/">Col McIntyre</a> from <a href="/agencies/mcintyre-property/">McIntyre Property</a>.“From the moment you arrive at the property you will see the love and care the current owners have taken to maintain the property to a high-quality standard.”Right from the large double front doors, there’s a bit of ‘wow’ around every corner. Turn right off the entrance and there’s the fully integrated home office with French doors and built-in desks, which is the ultimate place to work or study from home. To the left is a generously-sized formal lounge room, flooded with natural light, which currently acts as the billiards room.<img alt="23 Wittunga Crescent 1.png" class="richtext-image full-width" height="480" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/23_Wittunga_Crescent_1.width-800.png" width="800"><img alt="23 Wittunga Crescent 2.png" class="richtext-image full-width" height="480" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/23_Wittunga_Crescent_2.width-800.png" width="800">Then it’s through to the kitchen, which is the feature that initially won over the current owners. Surrounding a generous island bench, the kitchen features stone marble bench tops, pendant lighting, electric cooktop and double oven, a farmhouse sink, ample storage and a double drawer dishwasher. But that’s just the half of it. Hidden behind is a butler’s pantry, which is easily the size of your average kitchen, and incorporates plenty more cupboard and bench space, and a double sink. It’s complemented by an open plan dining and meals area, a family room, plus a large laundry with a Caesar Stone bench.Upstairs are the living quarters, with four bedrooms. The envious master retreat has an oversized walk-in-robe, an ensuite with double sink and a large rain shower, plus its own private balcony. Bedrooms two and three share a Jack-and-Jill ensuite, separate to another main bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, plus an additional living area.<img alt="23 Wittunga Crescent 4.png" class="richtext-image full-width" height="549" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/23_Wittunga_Crescent_4.width-800.png" width="800">While the inside is impressive, the outdoor areas are just as spectacular.On the ground floor, entertaining is easy thanks to the alfresco dining area with a built-in outdoor kitchen and Caesar Stone Bench tops, which flows out from the main living areas. Upstairs, you can enjoy the spectacular views from the generously-sized balcony.“[You can] soak up the sunsets as you relax and enjoy a drink after a long day at work. This is the thing the current owners will miss most about the home,” says Colin.<img alt="23 Wittunga Crescent 3.png" class="richtext-image full-width" height="557" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/23_Wittunga_Crescent_3.width-800.png" width="800"><img alt="23 Wittunga Crescent 5.png" class="richtext-image full-width" height="520" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/23_Wittunga_Crescent_5.width-800.png" width="800">As for the rest of the bells and whistles, the home also features hydraulic gas in-floor heating, ducted reverse cycle heating and cooling throughout, double glazed windows, a solar panel system, landscaped gardens, a 5000 litre tank connected to grey water for toilets, three-phased power, and a double garage with internal access.The home will be auctioned onsite at 10 am on Saturday, 9 October, 2021.To learn more about the property at <a href="/sale/23-wittunga-crescent-banks-act-2906-47302/">23 Wittunga Crescent in Banks</a>, or to arrange an inspection, contact <a href="/agents/colin-mcintyre/">Col McIntyre</a> on 0417 263 678.

Live life with all the bells and whistles in Banks

Canberra’s property market is full steam ahead despite the latest Covid-19 restrictions transforming the real estate industry into an online platform.On the south side of Canberra, the Tuggeranong record was smashed by $630,000 at an online auction on Saturday.Listed with <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/daryl-gough/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Daryl Gough</a> and <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/colin-mcintyre/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Colin McIntyre</a> of <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/mcintyre-property/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">McIntyre Property</a>, <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/10-ferrier-place-kambah-act-2902-45453/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10 Ferrier Place, Kambah</a> sold for a staggering $2.35 million.The extravagant six-bedroom home had 20 registered bidders and three active bidders fighting for the luxurious property with a theatre room, games room and kitchen with two island benches.“The auction went extremely well and far exceeded everyone’s expectations,” said Mr Gough.<img alt="Image2.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="530" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Image2.width-800.jpg" width="800">On the other side of the bridge, Franchise Owner and Sales Manager <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/sandra-masters/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sandra Masters</a> of <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/lj-hooker-kippax/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LJ Hooker Kippax</a> said demand for property in Canberra is still high, with five properties listed with LJ Hooker selling under the virtual hammer the past week.A three-bedroom house at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/25-bokhara-circuit-kaleen-act-2617-45286/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">25 Bokhara Circuit</a> in Kaleen sold for $1.005 million, while another three-bedroom house at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/23-gascoyne-circuit-kaleen-act-2617-45285/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">23 Gascoyne Circuit</a> in the same suburb sold for $950,000. In Page, a townhouse at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/19-41-halford-crescent-page-act-2614-45265/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">19/41 Halford Crescent</a> sold for $540,000, and a four-bedroom house at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/37-louisa-lawson-crescent-gilmore-act-2905-45482/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">37 Louisa Lawson Crescent</a> in Gilmore went under the virtual hammer for an undisclosed price.Of those five properties, Ms Masters detailed one online auction that had 654 people tune in.“We had five people from the United States, five people from New Zealand, two from Papua New Guinea and someone from China,” she said.“We were surprised to see how many people tuned in to just watch…it goes to show that there is a lot of curiosity about what is happening in Canberra’s property market.”<img alt="25 Bokhara Circuit KALEEN, ACT 2617" class="richtext-image full-width" height="534" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-22_at_6.16.38_pm.width-800.png" width="800">One of the five properties listed with LJ Hooker that went under the virtual hammer was <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/101-2-edinburgh-avenue-city-act-2601-45184/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">101/2 Edinburgh Avenue, City</a>. The one-bedroom apartment was listed with <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/nic-salter-harding/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nic Salter-Harding</a> of <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/lj-hooker-dickson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LJ Hooker Dickson</a> and sold to a first home buyer for $496,000.According to Mr Salter-Harding, there were three active bidders and a total of 13 bids overall. The new owner was engaged in the campaign early on and had inspected the property a few times before the lockdown restrictions were announced.Mr Salter-Harding said the views on offer resulted in popular interest for the property.“Black Mountain, Telstra Tower and the National Film and Sound Archives of Australia are the first things you see when you wake up,” he said.“It’s rare to get views like that in the CBD.”<img alt="101/2 Edinburgh Avenue CITY, ACT 2601" class="richtext-image full-width" height="535" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-22_at_6.17.28_pm.width-800.png" width="800">About a seven minute drive away, a three bedroom property in Yarralumla sold for $2.15 million.The property at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/97-hopetoun-circuit-yarralumla-act-2600-45490/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">97 Hopetoun Circuit</a> was listed with renowned selling agent <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/philip-kouvelis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Philip Kouvelis</a> of <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/maloneys-property/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maloney’s Property</a> and was due to go under the virtual hammer on Saturday 21 August but was sold prior to auction to a buyer from Canberra.“This property was built in 1952 and occupied by the same owner until it was put on the market recently,” said Mr Kouvelis.“I managed to attract four buyers who were in a position to sign and exchange the contracts prior to auction day and we ended up going with the highest offer.”“I made sure I achieved the best sale for the family, and it goes to show that there are three ways to market a property: prior to auction day, on auction day, and post auction sale.”<img alt="97 Hopetoun Circuit YARRALUMLA, ACT 2600" class="richtext-image full-width" height="529" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-22_at_6.18.39_pm.width-800.png" width="800">Just across the border in Moss Vale, NSW, a quant two-bedroom cottage at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/24-beaconsfield-road-moss-vale-nsw-2577-45232/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">24 Beaconsfield Road</a> sold for $723,000.Listed with <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/gene-fairbanks/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gene Fairbanks</a> and <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/tatum-lander/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tatum Lander</a> of <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/ray-white-bowral/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ray White Bowral</a>, the idyllic property had five registered bidders compete for the property.<img alt="24 Beaconsfield Road MOSS VALE, NSW 2577" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-22_at_6.19.49_pm.width-800.png" width="800">According to Mr Fairbanks, virtual bidding kicked off at $700,000, which knocked out a few active buyers until there was one final bid at $723,000.“The owners are extremely pleased with this result as it was well above their expectations,” said Mr Fairbanks.Check out all the latest listings on <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zango.</a>

Canberra auction results prove market is as popular as ever

The Tuggeranong suburb of Bonython has recorded its first million dollar property sale, and a brand new suburb record, with the sale of <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/66-don-dunstan-drive-bonython-act-2905-25490/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">66 Don Dunstan Drive</a> this week.The award-winning, architecturally designed property sold for $1.023 million via private negotiations by listing agents Michael Martin and Melissa Von Der Burg from Luton Properties Tuggeranong.Michael said the previous suburb record was set in 2018 by the sale of 23 Helpmann Street at $965,000, and he was confident 66 Don Dunstan Drive would beat it.“I haven&#x27;t really seen anything quite like this home in the suburb before. It’s architecturally designed, plenty of open living spaces, huge high ceilings, perfectly facing west,” he said.“The home also won an award for Best Custom Build back in 2010 through the Master Builders Association, so it&#x27;s certainly a stand out home.”<img alt="66 Don Dunstan Drive BONYTHON 2.png" class="richtext-image full-width" height="478" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/66_Don_Dunstan_Drive_BONYTHON_2.width-800.png" width="800">Sitting just across from Pine Island Reserve,<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/66-don-dunstan-drive-bonython-act-2905-25490/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> the four bedroom, two bathroom home</a> features an abundance of indoor and outdoor living options, including an upstairs parents retreat with exceptional panoramic views.Despite being restricted to private inspections due to the cancellation of open homes, Michael said they had a strong response in the short campaign.“Inspections were by appointment only and we had just over 30 private inspections in two weeks, so it was quite busy. We dealt with some very serious buyers but someone was particularly interested to move quickly,” he said.Michael said the vendors were looking to downsize ahead of a move interstate, while the new owners are an elderly couple that wanted to move closer to their family who live in Gordon.<img alt="66 Don Dunstan Drive BONYTHON 3.png" class="richtext-image full-width" height="486" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/66_Don_Dunstan_Drive_BONYTHON_3.width-800.png" width="800">He also believes the strong response shows there’s still confidence in the market, despite the uncertain times.“We are dealing with plenty of buyers, there&#x27;s no doubt about it,” he said.“The buyers that we&#x27;re dealing with are serious buyers, and they have a genuine reason to be looking and a genuine reason to buy. There&#x27;s properties that are going in one or two weeks.”

Bonython has had its first million dollar property sale

Forget the decision of whether to live north or south of the lake in Canberra. More importantly - which side should you dine? From lakeside mornings at the Kingston Foreshore to the quirky cafes hidden in the suburbs, here are our picks of some of the most delicious south side brunch venues:<a href="https://doubleshotdeakin.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Double Shot, Deakin</a>This vibrant cafe at the Deakin shops is the place to be or be seen in the Inner South. Grab a table and settle into the large, leafy courtyard for delicious brunches and nourishing dishes, like Strawberries and Cream Hotcake or Shakshouka, or just go for their famous peanut butter smoothie.<a href="https://silobakery.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Silo Cafe and Bakery, Kingston</a>This Canberra institution at the Kingston shops is renowned for its freshly baked breads and pastries, all made on-site. Pop in for a loaf artisan bread or grab a seat to enjoy breakfast or lunch from their a la carte European-inspired menu, like pumpkin beignet or tartine Parisienne.<a href="https://space-kitchen.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Space Kitchen, Phillip</a>Pina Colada Hotcakes anyone? There’s certainly nothing dull about brunch at Phillip’s Space Kitchen. The Eaton Mess Waffle will keep any sweet tooth happy, or the Space Green Eggs and Ham is a seriously next level eggs benny. You can wash them all down with a great coffee, or their extensive Space Booze menu which includes 18+ milkshakes. And don’t forget to grab something from their colourful display of jaw-dropping sweets on the way out for later.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/CommonGroundsGowrie/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Common Grounds, Gowrie</a>Tucked away at the quiet Gowrie shops, Common Grounds is a buzzing cafe, popular with locals for breakfast, lunch and seriously good coffee. There’s plenty of room to sit, both indoors and out, and the venue is kid-friendly, be they of the human or fur variety. Expect to wait for a table on weekends.<a href="http://www.musecanberra.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Muse Canberra, Kingston</a>Breakfast menus don’t come much more interesting than Muse Canberra’s. Nestled underneath the funky East Hotel in Kingston and attached to a beautiful book store, the all day eatery’s morning menu takes you from spiced roast plum brioche french toast, through to smoked ocean trout kedgeree or the indulgent Baked Soufflé. Best enjoyed with a blood Mary on the side.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/morningdewcanberra/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Morning Dew, Denman Prospect</a>The first cafe to open in Molonglo Valley, Morning Dew serves Canberra’s famed Ona Coffee, plus an all-day breakfast and lunch menu and locally made pastries. Located at Denman Village Shops with an impressive outlook over the valley, it’s a great suburban spot for a relaxed weekend brunch.<a href="https://patissez.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patissez, Manuka</a>Original home of the Freak Shake, Patissez is well-known for their monster, loaded milkshakes and Insta-worthy creations. But the cafe, sitting in the leafy courtyard at Manuka shops, also has plenty of savoury options, with a full breakfast and lunch menu and great coffee.<a href="https://www.meatingroom.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meating Room, Weston Creek</a>The main watering hole in Weston Creek, Meating Room keeps the locals happy with all day dining. You can start your day with a healthy acai bowl through to indulgent honeycomb and chocolate pancakes. Pop up to the bar, lined with milk crate chandeliers, to order and grab a coffee.<a href="http://www.abitetoeat.net.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Bite To Eat, Chifley</a>An eclectic cafe at the Chifley shops, A Bite To Eat keeps locals well-fed and hydrated from early morning breakfasts right through to late night drinks. The charming local, oozing with retro-chic, has a menu with something for everyone. Sink into a couch or pull up a chair in the leafy courtyard for a lazy meal and really good coffee.<a href="http://pennyuniversitycafe.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Penny University, Kingston</a>At this Kingston favourite, you can make your first meal of the day Banoffee Croissant French Toast, topped with vanilla whipped mascarpone, popcorn, salted caramel andshaved chocolate, and teamed up with some seriously good coffee.<a href="https://redbrickcoffee.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Redbrick Espresso, Curtin</a>Since starting out as a suburban espresso bar and coffee roastery, Redbrick Espresso has grown to five locations across Canberra, but the cafe at Curtin shops is where it all began. These days the vibrant venue serves simple, delicious food, and of course, their amazing coffee, seven days a week.<a href="https://www.foxandbow.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fox and Bow, Farrer</a>Nestled at the Farrer Shops, Fox and Bow is a family-run cafe that’s loved by locals. The owners like to think of the cafe as an extension of their own home, so you can expect uncomplicated, tasty food, with a touch of Spanish influence, plus incredible coffee, and a warm welcome.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/standbymecafe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stand By Me, Lyons</a>Another suburban cafe gem, this time in Lyons. Stand By Me is a family-run cafe, known for their gutsy, intriguing breakfast dishes (which are usually highly Insta-friendly). Try their French Toast, which regularly changes its toppings, or treat yourself to their homemade cakes. Even if it’s your first time, you’ll most likely be treated like a regular.<a href="http://www.mapleandclove.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maple and Clove, Barton</a>This wholefoods cafe in the Realm precinct is all about nourishing the body from the inside. But healthy doesn’t have to be dull - just try the blue swimmer crab omelette or savoury spelt waffle. On a sunny day, grab a table in the leafy courtyard.<a href="https://localpresscafe.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Local Press Cafe, Kingston</a>Another health-conscious cafe, Local Press enjoys waterfront views at the Kingston Foreshore. The relaxed venue serves up seasonal fare with ingredients that are unrefined, unprocessed and free of unnecessary additives and preservatives.

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