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They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder; however, ground-breaking bespoke design transcends time and space. On the rare occasion, we're privileged to bear witness to design virtuosity… the opportunity to possess such beauty is even rarer.

With distinctive, dark tiled roofs, moody clinker bricks and stained timber, Wybalena Grove is an iconic example of late twentieth-century Sydney regional style.

Designed by celebrated architect Michael Dysart, Wybalena Grove is recognised for its culturally significant role in Canberra's creation. An urban space that encourages community interaction, while respecting and welcoming the surrounding environment, Wybalena's design was innovative and ahead of its time.

Integrating seamlessly with a natural bushland setting, Wybalena Grove epitomises everything we've come to love about living in the "Bush Capital". A sleek cohesion of suburban life and the Australian bush, Wybalena Grove expertly demonstrates how medium density living could - and should - be designed and constructed.

Made for the discerning buyer, 26 Wybalena Grove, Cook, presents a rare opportunity to become part of a unique Canberra community. Adjoining Mount Painter reserve, this private townhouse will become your very own bushland oasis.

Set across a split level, with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, this special property certainly packs design punch. Making the most of a modest footprint, a delightfully whimsical spiral staircase leads to a mezzanine level above the living area. Built in robes, new carpets and fresh paint means you can move straight in.

The property features more than one confident nod to history, but perhaps the most striking, is its vibrant stained-glass window. One of several individual designs within Wybalena Grove, the artistic production was made by David Corbett of Lightplayers Glass Studio and installed in 1982. Inspired by "Wuripranila the Sun Woman" – a solar goddess from the mythology of the Tiwi Clan in the Northern Territory – this stunning piece is to be preserved and maintained as part of the condition of sale.

26 Wybalena Grove is a true bespoke beauty that will speak loudly to those who appreciate quality design and historical significance. Investing in this property will secure your very own piece of Canberra's important architectural history.

.designed by renowned architect Michael Dysart
.incredible natural light and visual connection with nature from every room
.open plan courtyard front and rear with low maintenance native landscaping
.generous bedroom with built in robes and floor to ceiling windows
.multi-purpose mezzanine space with spiral stair case (bedroom, study, rumpus)
.premium position over looking Village Green
.single carport plus easy access to visitors parking.bike paths with some of the best scenic views in Canberra and nearby bus stop with quick, direct connections to the ANU, CSIRO, and the City
.short walk to local primary & secondary schools, Jamison Shopping Centre, and health & fitness facilities .abundant bird and other wildlife.ideal for bushwalking & walks to nearby Mt Painter with stunning views across the ACT & beyond.built 1977
.beautifully maintained communal facilities including playing field, pizza oven, playgrounds and tennis courts

.EER 0.5
.living space 87m2 (approx.)
.land rates $2435 pa (approx.)
.body corp $1757 pa (approx.)

Wybalena Grove is a community housing development. It was established in the Canberra suburb of Cook in 1975, and comprises 105 townhouse units in a bushland setting of 11 hectares. Wybalena Grove is located to the south west side of the junction of Lyttleton Crescent and Bindubi Street. The townhouses vary in size between 60 m2 for a single bedroom unit to 180m2 for a five bedroom unit. Units are grouped in twos, threes, or fours. They are stepped back such that each unit has privacy from its neighbours and unobstructed views. All units have a northerly aspect. Shared facilities include a playing oval, tennis courts, pizza oven, and children's playgrounds. A solar generation system sufficient to match the site's requirement for public area lighting is installed.

Wybalena Grove was established in 1974 by the Cook-Aranda Cooperative Housing Society. The Cooperative was formed at a time when there was interest in alternative forms of housing and when there was an influx of people moving to Canberra from other places. The origins of this interest resulted from a complex interaction of factors. Some wanted to explore the idea of 'living cooperatively'. Another group saw the Cooperative as a means to reduce building costs by using the same materials and building at the same time.