#soldbycris #soldbymcreynolds $1,367,000

This generous five-bedroom family home has entertaining in mind, serving up the perfect balance of spaces for connection and relaxation. Arrayed across two levels with a children's wing nicely sequestered upstairs and a private master suite tucked away on the ground floor, the home understands the need for both family togetherness and time apart. A choice of living areas caters for all moods and occasions, and there is that enviable and quintessential Australian indoor/outdoor connection.

Bedrooms drift to an elevated balcony that drinks in the peaceful vistas of bushland reserve. While multiple social domains are arrayed on the ground level, spilling each to each and drifting to travertine laid patio, overlooking the sparkling swimming pool.

We love the simplicity of the layered front garden and the deep verge planted with sculptural yuccas and sheltering gum tree. There is access via Marjorie Barnard Lane to a double garage and the convenience of internal access.

Within, large format ceramic flooring stretches to meet soft grey walls and there is the warm pop of timber stairs. The front living area is given over to movie watching, with a full screen, surround sound and projected image theatre. There is a large window that frames the reserve and an adjacent formal dining space, privatised within a walled enclave, perfect for intimate dinners.

You can step outside and climb into the warming spa bath, sheltered within a private outdoor room or spill from the second airy living area to alfresco dining and dive into the heated swimming pool.

The open plan kitchen and living area is a welcoming family hub with plenty of space for dining and lounging. Glass sliders extending the whole room to outdoors where one imagines spending long summers, enjoying good times with family and friends, welcoming the cooling breezes off the water.

The floating kitchen island is inlaid with stone, evoking the natural rock of the bushland surrounds and harmonising with the soft organic hues of the tiled splash back and the gorgeous stone worktops. Banks of crisp white cabinetry gift ample storage and there is a large, dedicated walk in pantry, perfect for family life. This is large space that easily caters for plenty…the long breakfast bar providing relaxed seating and the resort-like views lending a luxury "holiday at home" vibe

The master suite doubles down on resort style living and has all the highlights of an expensive hotel – picturesque parkland views, walk-thru-robe, elegant ensuite with twin basins. There is an additional fifth or guest bedroom privately tucked away behind the kitchen, with direct access to a two way bathroom. While the entire second level is given-over to a family bathroom and three bedrooms, all with built-in-robes and two with glass sliders that open to private balcony.

The home is ideally placed directly across from the tree dotted parkland that runs through the centre of Franklin. Here walking tracks connect a sequence of ponds, all named after famous Australian authors, in-line with the local street names. It is a few steps to Gwen Meredith Loop Playground and moments to the endless expanse of Mulangarri Grasslands Nature Reserve. The home nicely equidistant from the shopping hubs of Mitchell and Gungahlin.

Franklin life.
Walking to ponds, wetlands, woodlands via a myriad of interconnecting paths. Working out at the nearby gyms on Flemington Road or getting active at Harrison Playing Fields and Football Field.
Exploring the plethora of shops and restaurants at the nearby Gungahlin precinct with the Cornerstone Café and Bar, a local favourite. Or popping down to the local Franklin shops for a shop at Woollies or the Asian Grocer, indulging in a treat from Goodberrys Frozen Custard or grabbing a caffeine hit from the Coffee Guru. It is an easy walk to several restaurants on Flemington Road including the fab Thai Herb.
Well connected via bus and light rail, with arterial roads making it a mere 16 minutes to the CBD by car.

features.
.beautiful five-bedroom house in peaceful Franklin
.two living areas and three bathrooms
.front cinema/living room with views to parkland
.large static screen, wall mounted projector and surround sound
.adjacent formal dining space
.broad hallway with glass sliders onto sheltered patio with spa bath
.central open plan kitchen and living spilling to sheltered alfresco area and pool
.wired ceiling speakers
.modern kitchen with banks of storage, central island, stone worktops, tiled splash back, large pantry, 90cm Westinghouse oven with gas hob and dishwasher from Asko
.sheltered outdoor patio with ceiling fan and travertine floor tiles
.solar heated, salt water swimming pool
.master suite with walk-thru-robe and ensuite bathroom
.fifth bedroom or guest room with built-in-robe and direct access to jack-an-jill bathroom
.internal laundry with direct access to garden
.children's wing upstairs with three additional bedrooms, all with built-in-robes and two with glass sliders onto the balcony
.family bathroom with bathtub
.ceramic floors to social areas and timber floating floors to all five bedrooms
.reverse cycle heating and cooling and ceiling fans
.solar array with inverter and battery (10KW)
.3 phase power
.irrigation to front garden
.gated side lane access
.large double garage with auto-door and internal access
.two garden sheds and water tank
.easy walk to Nullarbor Avenue tram stop and Franklin Shops
.handy to both Harrison Public School and Franklin School
.moments from Gungahlin Marketplace
.16 min to the CBD by car and 20 min tram ride

EER: 4
Living area: 236m2 approx
Land size: 449m2
Land value: $$553,000
Land rates: $3,157
Year built: 2011