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If your obsession with plants has your home resembling a jungle - albeit a beautifully curated one - it’s understandable if you approach your hunt for a new home with them in mind. Sure, you might find a house with the ultimate master suite, a dreamy designer kitchen, or the perfect location, but where will all your beloved plants fit?Well this stunning brand new, three bedroom townhouse in Pearce has a plant room. No, not the sort of room dedicated to mechanical equipment. We’re talking about an actual room for your plants.Sitting in what is already a leafy area, <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/14b-julius-street-pearce-act-2607-28526/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">14B Julius Street</a> is a stylish, contemporary masterpiece packed with quality finishes and high-end appointments. Enter through the sun drenched front courtyard and foyer and you come to the heart of the home - the open plan living and dining area, with a high end kitchen featuring stone benchtops, Bosch appliances, a large pantry and plenty of cupboard space. From there you can see directly into that plant room - an indoor, solar courtyard. Fill it with your beloved plants, or you could turn it into a reading nook, or an additional ‘alfresco’ dining area that’s protected from the elements.<img alt="14B Julius Street PEARCE 1.png" class="richtext-image full-width" height="513" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/14B_Julius_Street_PEARCE_1.width-800.png" width="800"><img alt="14B Julius Street PEARCE 10.png" class="richtext-image full-width" height="460" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/14B_Julius_Street_PEARCE_10.width-800.png" width="800">Also on the same level and tucked away privately at the back is the master suite, with a huge walk-in wardrobe and luxury ensuite, plus access to a private outdoor back terrace. There are also windows to the plant room, so you can admire your collection from bed. The ground floor is completed with a powder room plus a study, which enjoys double door access to the front courtyard.Head up the floating timber and glass feature staircase to the second storey, and you can find the other two oversized bedrooms, the main bathroom, a rumpus room or children’s retreat, plus a balcony.<img alt="14B Julius Street PEARCE 7.png" class="richtext-image full-width" height="456" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/14B_Julius_Street_PEARCE_7.width-800.png" width="800"><img alt="14B Julius Street PEARCE 5.png" class="richtext-image full-width" height="456" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/14B_Julius_Street_PEARCE_5.width-800.png" width="800">The whole home is also decked out with high-end features including double glazed windows, block out roller blinds, ducted heating and cooling, solid Blackbutt timber floors, and a generous-sized double garage with internal access.And if your own collection isn’t enough greenery for you, just take a look outside. The townhouse enjoys serene views over Mt Taylor and Isaacs Ridge, and it sits directly across from a sprawling, open green belt with walking trails to Mt Taylor.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/14b-julius-street-pearce-act-2607-28526/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">See the full property listing for 14B Julius Street, Pearce here</a>.

Obsessed with plants? This stunning Pearce home has a room just for them

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.

The south side guide to Canberra brunches

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Technically the geographical centre of Canberra, Woden Valley sits just beyond the inner south of Canberra, and is home to more than 34,000 residents.It was the first satellite city to be built outside of central Canberra back in 1964, and Woden town centre is now going through a massive transformation, with a range of new developments and revitalised spaces.Westfield Woden has recently added the Bradley Street dining precinct, a fresh new outdoor strip of restaurants, a bar and other casual eateries. Away from the town centre, Woden Valley is also brimming with quirky suburban cafes that do a seriously good feed and just as good coffee.The area has every kind of sporting facility, including Phillip Swimming and Ice Skating Centre which is home to Canberra’s ice hockey team, the CBR Brave, and easy access to beautiful parks and reserves including Mount Taylor and Oakley Hill Reserve.State of the art healthcare is always close by thanks to Canberra’s main hospital in Garran, and plenty of public transport from the Woden Bus Interchange means the area is well-connected to the rest of town.Main image credit: Credit: Tim Bean Photography<h2>PLAY</h2>MOUNT TAYLORHugging the edge of Pearce and Torrens is Mount Taylor, the highest hill on Canberra’s south side. There’s no public road to the peak, but there are a range of walking tracks to follow and lap up the impressive 360 degree views over Canberra and the Brindabella Ranges. The walking track on the Woden side of the mountain takes you on a fairly leisurely trip to the top, which is steep in some parts, and there are signs and information along the way explaining the history of the area and the local wildlife to keep an eye out for.ISAACS RIDGE NATURE RESERVERunning alongside the suburb of Isaacs, the Isaacs Ridge Nature Reserve is a popular spot for locals to enjoy the natural surrounds and some stunning views west towards the Brindabella Range. There are trails for walking, cycling, horse riding, and mountain biking, and there’s even an off-leash area for dogs.<a href="https://www.escaperoomscanberra.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ESCAPE ROOMS CANBERRA</a>The clock is ticking - do you have what it takes to solve the clues and get yourself out? Escape Rooms Canberra at Phillip has three different rooms, each with their own narrative and level of scare factor. Working together as a team of two to seven people, you have 70 minutes to solve a variety of quirky and inventive puzzles to get out.<h2>SHOP</h2><a href="https://www.littlesprout.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LITTLE SPROUT</a>This local family-owned toy store is a treasure trove of exclusive brands and quality crafted toys designed to nurture the imagination. Hidden away in Colbee Court in Woden, the store is bursting with a quality range of wooden and educational toys, puzzles, games and children’s books that the littlies in your life will love.<a href="https://www.westfield.com.au/woden" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WESTFIELD WODEN</a>The major shopping hub in Woden Valley, and the heart of the town centre, Westfield Woden has supermarkets, department stores, a huge range of specialty shops, cinemas, and a gym, plus the new Bradley Street dining precinct, which includes all day eatery and bar Fenway Public House, The Bavarian, a sushi train, cafes and more.<img alt="Woden_Image 2.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Woden_Image_2.width-800.jpg" width="800"><h2>EAT</h2><a href="http://www.abitetoeat.net.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A BITE TO EAT</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 meal, coffee or cocktail.<img alt="Woden_Image 3.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Woden_Image_3.width-800.jpg" width="800"><a href="https://redbrickcoffee.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">REDBRICK ESPRESSO</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</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.ramas.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RAMAS FIJIAN INDIAN</a>One of the longest-serving restaurants in Canberra, Ramas has been dishing up a delicious menu of Indian-Fijian dishes in the suburb of Pearce since 1991. While you can tuck into classic Indian favourites, food is influenced by the cuisine the owners grew up with back home in Fiji, and is different to what you’ll find elsewhere in town.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/standbymecafe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">STAND BY ME</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.<img alt="Woden_Image 4.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Woden_Image_4.width-800.jpg" width="800"><h2>LIVE</h2>Woden boasts some of Canberra’s most sought-after suburbs, like O’Malley, Garran and Pearce. You can also find some more affordable fixer-uppers, or brand new builds in suburbs like Chifley. And apartment living is on the rise, with a whole raft of new high-density developments in the Woden town centre.<img alt="Woden_Image 5.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Woden_Image_5.width-800.jpg" width="800">

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Obsessed with plants? This stunning Pearce home has a room just for them

The south side guide to Canberra brunches

Where to eat, shop, play and live in Woden Valley