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Hands up if you still say ‘Never Eat Soggy Weetbix’ in your head when you’re trying to tell your east from your west. No? Just me?Looking over this week’s listings inspired us to review properties at the very edges of our fair city. How far north can you live without jumping the border into NSW? What’s the southern most property available if you’re a keen snowboarder? And what actually are the eastern suburbs of Canberra?Here’s what we found.<h3 data-block-key="1rqor">The north star</h3><h4 data-block-key="6cj6u"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/53-george-seddon-crescent-taylor-act-2913-95803/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">53 George Seddon Crescent, Taylor</a></h4><img alt="53-george-seddon-crescent-taylor-act-2913-95803-image-0-20240320040232041770-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/53-george-seddon-crescent-taylor-act-2913-9580.width-800.jpg" width="800">There’s living on the outskirts of Canberra and then there’s living on the outskirts of Canberra. Located less than 20m from the stunning bushland to the north of the capital is this opulent four-bedroom, three-bathroom stunner in Taylor.<img alt="53-george-seddon-crescent-taylor-act-2913-95803-image-0-20240320040231769380-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/53-george-seddon-crescent-taylor-act-2913-9580.width-800_lcLL1I3.jpg" width="800">With an interior to rival a five-star hotel, 53 George Seddon Crescent is all about sleek lines and a neutral colour palette, highlighted with masculine black accents. With 3.6m ceilings, a luxury facade and located in a small enclave surrounded by the bush, this home is literally Canberra at its very best.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/53-george-seddon-crescent-taylor-act-2913-95803/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a><h3 data-block-key="609hp">East of Eden</h3><h4 data-block-key="64bmr"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/14-bragg-street-hackett-act-2602-98484/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">14 Bragg Street, Hackett</a></h4><img alt="14-bragg-street-hackett-act-2602-98484-image-0-20240328030200344083-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/14-bragg-street-hackett-act-2602-98484-image-0.width-800.jpg" width="800">The eastern suburbs of many Australian cities are the most glamorous: think St. Kilda in Melbourne and Coogee in Sydney. The most eastern address listed on Zango right now is in Hackett; and while there are no beachside cafes and bikini-clad people in sight, it’s a suburb embraced by the bush with some eclectic shops at its heart.<img alt="14-bragg-street-hackett-act-2602-98484-image-0-20240328030202040014-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/14-bragg-street-hackett-act-2602-98484-image-0.width-800_g7igOgE.jpg" width="800">Bragg Street itself is lined with tall oaks and ambers, and close to Brennan Street playground, Mount Majura and Hackett Oval. Imagine being able to say ‘I live in the Eastern suburbs.’<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/14-bragg-street-hackett-act-2602-98484/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a><h3 data-block-key="4lu4n">Song of the south</h3><h4 data-block-key="3ks5q"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/1-32-smeaton-circuit-banks-act-2906-99523/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1/32 Smeaton Circuit, Banks</a></h4><img alt="1-32-smeaton-circuit-banks-act-2906-99523-image-0-20240417024646431141-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="532" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/1-32-smeaton-circuit-banks-act-2906-99523-imag.width-800.jpg" width="800">If you love the snow but can’t afford a holiday home in Cooma or Jindabyne, this is as close to the Australian Alps as it gets, while still living in the capital. Number 1/32 Smeaton Circuit is the kind of simple, single-level home that would suit first home buyers as well as downsizers.<img alt="1-32-smeaton-circuit-banks-act-2906-99523-image-0-20240423054641683292-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/1-32-smeaton-circuit-banks-act-2906-99523-imag.width-800_b2GrV3x.jpg" width="800">It offers three bedrooms, one bathroom and is just one of two properties on what’s known as a very quiet street. The open-plan living spaces and a very private courtyard with sun-soaked deck are highlights.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/1-32-smeaton-circuit-banks-act-2906-99523/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a><h3 data-block-key="59tdf">West side story</h3><h4 data-block-key="bh3jp"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/31-jim-bradley-crescent-uriarra-village-act-2611-95973/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">31 Jim Bradley Crescent, Uriarra Village</a></h4><img alt="31-jim-bradley-crescent-uriarra-act-2611-95973-image-0-20240222014705748130-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/31-jim-bradley-crescent-uriarra-act-2611-95973.width-800.jpg" width="800">You might venture there occasionally for picnics and swimming in summer, but did you know you can actually live on the shores of the Cotter Dam (or very close to). Beyond far west Canberra lies Uriarra Village, the only community title village in Australia.<img alt="31-jim-bradley-crescent-uriarra-act-2611-95973-image-0-20240222014658660463-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="530" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/31-jim-bradley-crescent-uriarra-act-2611-95973.width-800_dR6VLQs.jpg" width="800">The village consists of just 100 dwellings and the community independently owns and maintains village services and infrastructure including roads, community lands, the village hall, and stormwater. Number 31 Jim Bradley is arguably “the pick of the bunch” of homes in the village: set on over 3000m2 with northerly views to the Brindabellas.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/31-jim-bradley-crescent-uriarra-village-act-2611-95973/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>

North, south, east or west? Homes on the very outskirts of Canberra

If you can picture yourself nestled away in your own private paradise with access to all the good stuff, this four-bedroom home in the Fadden Hills deserves your attention.Just listed, <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/21-sparkes-close-fadden-act-2904-98826/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">21 Sparkes Close</a> lasted only eight days on the market when it was last up for grabs in 2021, so procrastination is best avoided here!<div>
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Selling agent <a href="/agents/dan-29/">Dan Cooper</a> from Ray White <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/ray-white/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Real Estate Canberra</a> said the home will appeal to a range of buyers but would be ideal for growing or extended families due to its versatile floor plan and flexible living spaces.“This is a home you could move straight into and enjoy as it is, or add your own touches in the future if you feel the need to.“It provides enough living space for flexible living in terms of larger families, those with older or younger kids or extended families as it’s a good-sized home with 288 sqm of living space.“There’s really nice segregation in terms of Mum and Dad upstairs in a nice, large master bedroom and the kids downstairs with their own good-size rumpus room, three bedrooms and a study – it’s very nicely laid out.“It will provide a growing family plenty of space to be together or apart if needed.”<img alt="21-sparkes-close-fadden-act-2904-98826-image-0-20240405003248628371-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/21-sparkes-close-fadden-act-2904-98826-image-0.width-800.jpg" width="800">Situated on a 1213 square metre block, the house is nestled in the Fadden Hills towards the end of a cul-de-sac and up a battle-axe driveway, meaning absolute privacy.“It backs straight out onto Wanniassa Reserve. It has a beautiful and extremely private outlook, which is rare for a large home like this. It’s quiet but it’s also close to everywhere.”<img alt="21-sparkes-close-fadden-act-2904-98826-image-0-20240405003243654963-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/21-sparkes-close-fadden-act-2904-98826-image-0.width-800_e4UphNB.jpg" width="800">You can stroll around the ridge or head up to Trig Station where you’ll be rewarded with fine views over Canberra. Alternatively, you can put on activewear and trek or cycle around the Isaac and Farrer trails.Dan said this area of Fadden had plenty of community appeal, and he expected the property’s key values of location and seclusion to be a drawcard.“Fadden Hills is kind of like a little gated community. You drive in, and there’s the beautiful duck pond on the right and the Fadden Hills tennis courts on the left. It’s a nice, quiet location.“You are surrounded by large, quality homes in this area, and while they come up occasionally, this one, with its layout and access to walks and trails, is a standout.“It’s not the only one of its type on the market, but its rarity is that it backs onto the reserve, which is quite a nice thing.”Set over two levels, the house has internal access via the oversized triple garage. There’s ducted gas heating, a feature stone fireplace and evaporative cooling. The laundry and powder room have been recently refurbished.Outside, there’s a private entertaining area and lush lawn space that Dan cites as similar to a croquet pitch.<img alt="21-sparkes-close-fadden-act-2904-98826-image-0-20240405003247332196-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="532" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/21-sparkes-close-fadden-act-2904-98826-image-0.width-800_FiERo0C.jpg" width="800">He said the kitchen felt like it would be the social hub of the house.“It has a really nice kitchen with a large stone breakfast bar benchtop and quality finishes.“It’s a great setting because you’ve got a huge kitchen, and when you stand there, you can’t see any other homes. It’s so private that you could be anywhere.“To me, it feels like a really social part of the house – the hub or the nucleus.“I can imagine the family or guests gathering around in it – it’s a great space as the casual meals/family area then opens out to the outdoor area through the bi-folding doors.”Fadden is regarded as a sought-after neighbourhood renowned for its prestige, convenience and tranquillity. Located five minutes from Erindale, Woden and Tuggeranong, you will enjoy proximity to top-rated schools, shopping precincts, parks and recreational facilities.21 Sparkes Close, Fadden goes to auction 27 April at 10am.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/21-sparkes-close-fadden-act-2904-98826/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/two-levels-of-living-privacy-and-acres-of-nature-reserve-your-home-in-the-hills-beckons/758429" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the RiotACT</a>

A property that really Sparkes joy in the Fadden Hills

There are people who love the suburb they live in and then there are people from Wanniassa. The more Canberrans I’ve met from 2903 over the years, the more intriguing it’s become. They rave about living there but they never really quite say why. On the surface, it looks remarkably like any other working class suburb in the Tuggeranong Valley (sorry people who live in Wanniassa Hills) but Wanniassans are way more vocal about how good it is.<img alt="wanniassa sign" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/wanniassa_sign.width-800.jpg" width="800">So what’s the secret sauce? The extensive range of schools on offer (which draw in students from right across the ACT)? Great amenities? I did some digging last week and discovered this: life in Wanniassa sounds distinctly like life in a small town I know only too well.“It’s honestly like a little town within a big town,” says Fiona Lester of Wanniassa, her home of 30 years.“The sense of community here is just incredible. I felt it when I moved here in 1994, and I still feel it today.”<img alt="Screen Shot 2024-02-06 at 9.00.50 am" class="richtext-image full-width" height="435" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2024-02-06_at_9.00.50_am.width-800.png" width="776">Fiona owns and runs The Markets Wanniassa, a collective of handmade and innovative Australian products showcased under one roof at the Wanniassa shops. She and husband James raised nine kids in the suburb, but it was actually during COVID that she felt the absolute spirit of her suburb shine through.“During the lockdowns, the shop really struggled,” Fiona says.“And I had people calling me every day to say, we want you to survive. We want to make sure the shop stays open during this. How can we help?“So I’d send them to our online store and they’d buy from there.“It was just unbelievable, I don’t know if shop owners in other suburbs have the same connection with the people of their suburb but I’d love to think so.”<img alt="wanniassa playground" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/wanniassa_playground.width-800.jpg" width="800">The more Fiona talks about 2903, the more it feels like she’s describing a small NSW town. Many of Fiona’s kids scored their first jobs in Wanniassa – at Coles or Red Rooster – and there’s a cast of local characters that everyone knows. Like “Chicken Man”, who’ll grab a BBQ chook the moment he enters Coles and eat it while he walks around shopping.Fiona’s friend Margaret Larkin bought a house on Rylah Crescent in 1984 and has never left. She remembers paying $57,000 for the small three-bedroom brick home, and making instant friends with the other parents of kids attending Wanniassa Primary School. She’s friends with many of them today.<img alt="wanniassa-school-810x540" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/wanniassa-school-810x540.width-800.jpg" width="800">It’s Wanniassa’s location – smack bang between Woden and Tuggeranong – that Margaret says is the suburb’s best kept secret.“It&#x27;s just so convenient,” she says.“When we moved in here, we had the shops very close to us. Woden was very accessible. Of course, Tuggeranong didn&#x27;t exist. But now we’ve got the best of both town centres.“School options for families living here are really good.“It&#x27;s also the bushwalks that are close, including Mount Taylor, and the sports ovals are close. We just feel so spoiled with lovely open areas and bush close by.”<img alt="halloween house" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/halloween_house.width-800.jpg" width="800">The creative force behind Canberra Halloween House Wanniassa, Connie Warburton, describes life in 2903 in a single sentence:“We&#x27;ve been doing the house for around eight years now and people come in their thousands ... we&#x27;ve watched the kids grow up each year when they come to visit - it’s awesome.&quot;Does Wanniassa sound like your dream suburb? <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/search/?listing_type=buy&amp;address_suburb=Wanniassa,%202903,%20ACT&amp;surrounding=true&amp;order_by=-created&amp;property_status_groups=current,underOffer,includePrivate&amp;page=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View homes for sale in 2903 now.</a>

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North, south, east or west? Homes on the very outskirts of Canberra

A property that really Sparkes joy in the Fadden Hills

Why on earth do people who live in Wanniassa love it so much?