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As far as we can see, there’s only one downside to owning <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/5-mathews-place-banks-act-2906-106032/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this home listed today</a> in Canberra’s far south.And that would be that you could expect visitors.Like, lots of visitors. On week nights, weekends and you’ll probably be constantly asked by family and friends to host major occasions like 18ths, 21sts and Christmases.<img alt="5-mathews-place-banks-act-2906-106032-image-0-20240808234748281005-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/5-mathews-place-banks-act-2906-106032-image-0-.width-800.jpg" width="800">The outdoor area of <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/5-mathews-place-banks-act-2906-106032/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this three-bedroom home on Mathews Place in Banks</a> has just been added to the Zango office’s ‘Best outdoor entertaining spaces of 2024’. And for some of us – especially those into rugby league and Luke Combs – it’s hit the number one spot.The huge deck (it’s almost half the size of the actual house) is home to a spa, a pool table, outdoor dining and a wall-mounted TV for watching the footy finals – or the cricket – from any and every angle.<img alt="5-mathews-place-banks-act-2906-106032-image-0-20240808234749599972-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/5-mathews-place-banks-act-2906-106032-image-0-.width-800_YyZs7cR.jpg" width="800">The best part is, the home’s priced firmly in the domain of first home owners. So, while it would normally take years to build an outdoor area of this size and quality, one lucky new owner, couple or family is about to walk right in and have the best Christmas ever.“It’s a fantastic entry into the market with pretty much unheard of luxury features,” says sales agent <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/ben-holder-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Holder of Luton Tuggeranong</a>.“It’s positioned in a quiet street, on a flat 564sqm block, and all on a single level.”<img alt="5-mathews-place-banks-act-2906-106032-image-0-20240808234754784532-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/5-mathews-place-banks-act-2906-106032-image-0-.width-800_8mHzYah.jpg" width="800">The home’s original back verandah has been recently enclosed to form a rumpus room or second living area.Other features include a double garage, solar panels, built-in-robes and air conditioning.“It’s a rare offering and one that we think will attract a lot of attention,” Ben says.With Christmas just 138 days away (!), not only will you have moved in in time to host family and friends this year, you’re also close to the famous Christmas lights of Gordon.<img alt="5-mathews-place-banks-act-2906-106032-image-0-20240808234752727455-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/5-mathews-place-banks-act-2906-106032-image-0-.width-800_y5ZOEUC.jpg" width="800">And with South.Point located an 11-minute drive away, shopping is easy.According to Ben, the home’s also ‘future proof’ for young couples planning a family. It’s located about a kilometre from Charles Conder Primary, Lanyon High and St Clare of Assisi Primary.“As well as the outdoor space, there’s a big backyard,” Ben says.“A family can move right in and there’s literally nothing to be done.”Number 5 Mathews Place, Banks, will be auctioned at 12 noon on Saturday 31 August 2024.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/5-mathews-place-banks-act-2906-106032/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>

There's only one downside to buying this absolute banger in Banks

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 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>.

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16 Kettlewell Crescent BANKS, ACT 2906 is for Sale on Zango

Nick Slater

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ACT & Surrounds

This impressively private and exceptionally convenient, split-level residence is a haven of space and light in a vibrant urban setting. In an elevated location featuring district views just moments to Lanyon Shopping Centre.



- Well maintained family residence in convenient location
- Four bedrooms, master with ensuite
- Elevated position with district views
- Ducted gas heating
- Open plan kitchen and family room
- Covered outdoor entertaining deck with spa
- Double garage with internal access
- Private and secure backyard Secure
- Fresh interiors bathed in natural light
- Close to all amenities including schools, shops and transport

Elevated residence featuring district views

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Population in Banks is 4967, with a median age of 33. This is way below the Canberra average of 40.5 and way below the national 41.6

Your new suburb is very young

Compared to other areas, families (63%) are over represented and the amount of singles lower than national average

Perfect? Families Agree

A majority of 80% live in a house. Households are 2.8 people on average, seems like Banks is the place to go for spacious living!

It's spacious too

Banks

16 Kettlewell Crescent BANKS, ACT 2906

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Distance	School	Address
0.88 km	Charles Conder Primary	Tom Roberts Avenue, Conder
1.44 km	Lanyon High	Heidelberg Street, Conder
1.55 km	St Clare of Assisi Primary	Heidelberg Street, Conder
2.34 km	Gordon Primary	Knoke Avenue, Gordon
2.89 km	Theodore Primary	Lawrence-Wackett Crescent, Theodore
3.31 km	Calwell High	Casey Crescent, Calwell
3.40 km	St Francis of Assisi Primary	Casey Crescent, Calwell
3.45 km	Calwell Primary	Casey Crescent, Calwell
3.64 km	Covenant Christian School	Woodcock Drive, Gordon
4.56 km	Richardson Primary	May Gibbs Close, Richardson

16 Kettlewell Crescent BANKS, ACT 2906

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