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<div class="rich-text">For a city designed around lakes and waterways, Canberra has not traditionally had a lot of options for water-side living. But thanks to a wide range of new developments, finding an abode with water views from your balcony, lounge or even your bed is becoming more common. Here are four homes, available for sale right now on Zango, where you can lap up water views every day of the year.<h4><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/24-6-trevillian-quay-kingston-act-2604-28812/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">24/6 Trevillian Quay, Kingston</a></h4>Waterfront living doesn’t get much closer or come much more spectacular in Canberra than the Kingston Foreshore, and you can enjoy it in style in this two bedroom sub-penthouse apartment. It boasts a 180 degree outlook thanks to a wraparound balcony, with captivating panoramic sunrise to sunset views across Kingston Foreshore and back towards Canberra CBD over Lake Burley Griffin. The apartment has a gourmet kitchen plus spacious living and dining areas, and floor to ceiling double glazed windows throughout ensure you can enjoy the views no matter where you are in the apartment. Just a quick ride down the lift and you also get to enjoy all the vibrant foreshore has to offer.<h4><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/36-35-chandler-street-belconnen-act-2617-28599/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">36/35 Chandler Street, Belconnen</a></h4><img alt="3635 Chandler Street BELCONNEN.png" class="richtext-image full-width" height="532" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/3635_Chandler_Street_BELCONNEN.width-800.png" width="800">The Lake Ginninderra foreshore is now the buzzing home to a number of developments with plenty of opportunities to live lakeside, like this two bedroom, two bathroom apartment. Nestled on the fifth floor, its wraparound balcony offers views over John Knight Memorial Park and along the entire expanse of Lake Ginninderra. Inside is designed for easy living, with a stylishly appointed kitchen, bedrooms with lake views, two generously sized bathrooms, and a whole lot more storage space than you’d usually find in an apartment. Live here and you’ll also get to enjoy the complex’s private gym, pool and barbecue area.<h4><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/istra-elison-harvie-close-greenway-act-2900-23825/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Istra Elison Harvie Close, Greenway</a></h4><img alt="Istra Elison Harvie Close, Greenway.png" class="richtext-image full-width" height="453" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Istra_Elison_Harvie_Close_Greenway.width-800.png" width="800">There aren’t as many options to buy a family-sized home with waterfront views in Canberra - they tend to get snapped up when they hit the market so you have to be quick. There&#x27;s also this brand new three bedroom townhouse in the Istra development on the shore of Lake Tuggeranong. It’s designed to combine the ease of townhouse living, with the comforts and space of a traditional home. As well as a spacious open plan kitchen, living and dining area on the ground floor, it has a rumpus room on the upper level, along with the three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The townhouse sits on the quiet side of the lake surrounded by natural parkland, but it’s still just a short walk to Tuggeranong Town Centre.<h4><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/113-macs-reef-road-bywong-nsw-2621-27287/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">113 Macs Reef Road, Bywong</a></h4><img alt="113 Macs Reef Road, Bywong.png" class="richtext-image full-width" height="490" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/113_Macs_Reef_Road_Bywong.width-800.png" width="800">Want private waterfront living? You can’t get much more secluded than a rural estate with your own private dam. Set over 20 acres, this architecturally designed family home offers large scale, relaxed living. The home has six bedrooms, four bathrooms, two separate studies, formal and informal living and dining options, and a rumpus room, plus there’s an additional fully self-contained cottage on the property. The home boasts some impressive views so you can get cosy and gaze out over the dam, plus your own swimming pool, tennis court, and surrounding rolling hills.</div>

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<div class="rich-text">From the caffeine-laden streets of Braddon, to cosy cafes nestled in the burbs, or even a touch of Scandinavia or France first thing in the morning. If you’re brunching north of the lake, here are our picks of some of the most delicious morning venues:<a href="https://www.thecuppingroom.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Cupping Room, Canberra</a>It’s the Canberra cafe that both interstate visitors and locals make a beeline for, so expect to line up on weekends. But their delicious seasonal brunch menu is worth waiting for (their dishes are so well loved they made them into a cook book). Created by the Ona Coffee team, The Cupping Room is also the place to get seriously nerdy about coffee.<a href="http://www.teddypickers.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Teddy Picker’s, Campbell</a>A funky joint in leafy Campbell, Teddy Picker’s is where you’ll always find glazed Christmas ham on the menu (it’s in the eggs benedict). Smaller visitors - whether human or canine - are also well looked after here.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/littleoinkcafe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Little Oink, Cook</a>This hidden suburban cafe at the Cook Shops is a relaxed spot for morning dining, with a delicious menu littered with great puns, really good coffee and even a play area for the kids. Look for the pig out the front.<a href="http://www.ryecafe.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rye Cafe, Braddon</a>A touch of Scandi on Lonsdale Street, Rye Cafe has been a thriving brunch spot since it opened in Braddon in 2016. If you’re settling in for a leisurely weekend brunch, grab a table outside for optimal people watching (and dog spotting).<a href="https://www.chatterbox-catering.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chatterbox Espresso Bar, Belconnen</a>If you like your servings generous, Chatterbox Espresso Bar will tick your box. The family-friendly cafe is a buzzing spot seven days a week, with the coffee machine working hard on weekdays to keep the local workers caffeinated, with more leisurely dining on the weekend. Dishes on the extensive brunch menu are available as half or full serves so let your hunger do the ordering.<a href="http://ricardoscafe.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ricardo’s Cafe, Macquarie</a>This is one for those with a sweet tooth amongst us. Well-known for their colourful display of creative pastries and cakes, Ricardo’s is a friendly cafe located at Jamison Shops. As well as serving Insta-worthy dishes, they also encourage sleep ins thanks to their all-day breakfast menu.<a href="http://twobeforeten.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Two Before Ten, Aranda</a>Once a derelict building, Two Before Ten turned the Aranda Shops into a bustling community. The cafe is a relaxing spot to enjoy a coffee or meal, and the space also houses their roastery, where the team are often hard at work, roasting, cupping, blending and brewing, so you can enjoy the aroma of freshly roasting coffee while you linger. They also have a cafe in the city on Hobart Place.<a href="https://www.lebonmelange.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Le Bon Melange, Gungahlin</a>A little piece of Europe right in the heart of Gungahlin, Le Bon Melange is a modern French patisserie and cafe. Sip on Italian-style coffee while you tuck into their all day breakfast, handmade pastries and petite gateaux.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefront/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Front, Lyneham</a>Previously a much-loved grungy cafe, bar and gallery, The Front was refurbished and reopened in 2018 with a fresh new look and menu. Nestled at the leafy Lyneham shops, the chilled out venue serves an all-day menu of breakfast and lunches, brimming with local produce, plus seriously good coffee. The space also hosts live music, poetry and comedy, plus a range of exhibitions in their gallery.<a href="https://highrd.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Highroad, Dickson</a>You could have a very good time making your way through the innovative brunch menu at Highroad in Dickson, but at least once, make room for their take on smashed avo, which has Vegemite ricotta. Another venue from the team behind Ona Coffee, you know they mean business with their seven metre polished concrete coffee bar.<a href="https://www.theknox.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Knox Made In Watson</a>Tucked away at Watson Shops, The Knox Made In Watson is a relaxed place for morning dining, with its own on-site bakery. Kids are also taken care of with a dedicated play area and super sized babycinos.<a href="http://www.breizhcafecreperie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Breizh Cafe, Ainslie</a>A little piece of France at the Ainslie Shops, Breizh Cafe is inspired by the creperies of Brittany. The charming cafe is a cosy spot to dig into savoury galettes, sweet crepes, omelettes, croissants and even raclette.<a href="http://www.frankiesatforde.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Frankie’s at Forde, Forde</a>A bar and restaurant by night, Frankie’s is a cafe in the early hours serving up generously-sized breakfast dishes, with great coffees, juices, smoothies and breakfast cocktails. They also have a full kids breakfast menu.</div>

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<div class="rich-text">One of the most populous districts of Canberra, there’s not much you can’t do in Belconnen.Hugging the picturesque Lake Ginninderra, it’s home to many of Canberra’s top sporting teams, including the Raiders, Brumbies and Capitals, and where the country’s sporting greats are made at the Australian Institute of Sport. It’s where Canberrans go to be entertained at GIO Stadium or buy some of the region’s freshest local produce at the Belconnen Fresh Food markets, and where students from around the country and the world come to be educated at University of Canberra and Canberra Institute of Technology. And it offers up state-of-the-art care at Calvary Hospital or the brand new University of Canberra Hospital.While many already call Belconnen home, the region is continuing to expand, with the addition of some of Canberra’s newest communities in the works, including Ginninderry.<img alt="Belconnen_02.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Belconnen_02.width-800.jpg" width="800"><h2>EATS</h2><a href="https://www.chatterbox-catering.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CHATTERBOX ESPRESSO BAR</a>If you like your servings generous, Chatterbox Espresso Bar ticks all the boxes. The family-friendly cafe is a buzzing spot seven days a week, with the coffee machine working hard on weekdays to keep the local workers caffeinated, with more leisurely dining on the weekend. Dishes on the extensive brunch menu are available as half or full serves so let your hunger do the ordering.<a href="https://thehungrybuddha.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THE HUNGRY BUDDHA</a>Originally a hidden, underground restaurant in Curtin, The Hungry Buddha is now a popular restaurant in Belconnen, serving authentic Nepalese and Indian cuisine. Settle in with the banquet of flavoursome entrees and fragrant curries, served with rice, naan, and raita.<a href="http://ricardoscafe.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RICARDO’S CAFE</a>This is one for those with a sweet tooth amongst us. Well-known for their colourful display of creative pastries and cakes, Ricardo’s is a friendly cafe located at Jamison Shops. As well as serving Insta-worthy dishes, they also encourage sleep ins thanks to their all-day breakfast menu.<a href="https://www.toallmyfriends.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TO ALL MY FRIENDS</a>This relaxed suburban bar serves up pizza, beer and good times. Sitting at the Cook Shops, it’s the place to go for beer lovers, with a drinks list dominated by craft brews, including plenty of local options, and a menu to match, with their wood-fired pizzas the specialty.<a href="http://twobeforeten.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TWO BEFORE TEN</a>Once a derelict building, Two Before Ten turned the Aranda Shops into a bustling community. The cafe is a relaxing spot to enjoy a coffee or meal, and the space also houses their roastery, where the team are often hard at work, roasting, cupping, blending and brewing, so you can enjoy the aroma of freshly roasting coffee while you linger.<a href="https://www.oliveathawker.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OLIVE AT HAWKER</a>From slow cooked lamb, to lovingly made Moussaka and tasty Spanakopita, Olive at Hawker is one of the best places in Canberra to go for Greek cuisine. Located at Hawker shops, the family-run Greek restaurant radiates rustic charm, and is great for group catch ups.<h2>PLAY</h2>LAKE GINNINDERRAAt the heart of Belconnen is Lake Ginninderra, surrounded by picturesque parkland. A seven kilometre walking track will take you around the full lake, which is bike and pram friendly. Along the way you’ll find barbeques, picnic tables, playgrounds, a skate park, fishing jetties, spots for swimming or sailing and an off-leash dog area.SHEPHERDS LOOKOUTOffering one of the most impressive views along the Murrumbidgee River is Shepherds Lookout. Leaving from Stockdill Drive in Holt, the lookout is accessible via an easy 45 minute return walk through the beautiful Woodstock Nature Reserve.<a href="https://www.belcoarts.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BELCONNEN ARTS CENTRE</a>Sitting on the shores of Lake Ginninderra, Belconnen Arts Centre is the region’s hub for arts and cultural activity. Along with new exhibitions each month which showcase the talents of local artists, the centre hosts musical, dance and theatrical performances, artist talks, and a range of creative workshops.<h2>SHOP</h2><a href="https://meetgathercollect.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MEET GATHER COLLECT</a>Tucked underneath the Aranda shops, this boutique stocks a beautiful range of products by Australian designers and makers, from accessories and jewellery to ceramics, personal care products and plenty for kids. It’s a go-to if you’re looking for a gift, and there’s a lot more on offer than meets the eye. Pick up a new skill thanks to their regular program of classes and workshops, or you can have a custom piece of furniture made.<a href="https://www.belconnenmarkets.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BELCONNEN FRESH FOOD MARKETS</a>For more than 40 years, Belconnen Fresh Food Markets has been one of the city’s top spots to buy fresh, local produce. Stock up on everything from fresh meat, seafood, fruit and vegetables, to fresh bread, flowers, deli items, specialty liquor, and a range of sustainable and organic produce.<a href="https://www.westfield.com.au/belconnen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WESTFIELD BELCONNEN</a>Belconnen’s main shopping mall boasts more than 200 retailers, including Canberra’s only 24-hour Kmart, plus casual dining, restaurants, beauty services, cinemas and an indoor kids play centre.<h2>LIVE</h2>Belconnen is where you can live big with larger family homes and more spacious blocks, like the beautiful old homes of Melba and Giralang.<img alt="Belconnen_07.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Belconnen_07.width-800.jpg" width="800">Bringing new life to the lakeside precinct is a series of high-rise buildings, offering up apartment living. Or there’s the opportunity to build in one of Canberra’s newest communities, like Ginninderry, with more land yet to be released.</div>

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<div class="rich-text">You’ll know you’re in Belconnen once you’ve driven past the much-loved, phallic-shaped owl statue. Whether you want to enjoy the water and the outdoors with family, have a leisurely meal with friends, or be close to a major transport hub, you can do it all in Belconnen. There’s no shortage of shops and eateries, both at Westfield Belconnen shopping mall, hidden in the surrounding buildings or dotted around the Lake Ginninderra foreshore. Apartment complexes are Belconnen’s signature, with plenty of new developments popping up around the Lake. </div>

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