#soldbysally #soldbyash $1,700,000

With considerable mid-century elegance, and a touch of Californian art deco, this stunning four-bedroom family home is bathed in light and exudes a considered artisan flair. The fresh monochromatic palette feels strong and refined while soaring voids entreat the imagination, heightening the spirit.

Resting on a lush corner block this residence has served as a wonderful family home for over 20 years - perfectly located just a few steps from the tranquillity of the nature reserve, where calming bush walks reward with stunning views to Lake Burley Griffin or connection with locals at two before ten cafe, the home gifts a quintessential Aranda lifestyle, just minutes from the inner-north and the CBD.

Built in the 1970s and since extended and refurbished with a modern aesthetic, the home still lovingly maintains the hallmarks of its classic mid-century modern origins. A home for all seasons, there is a lovely feeling of space and plenty of different arenas for connection and repose, with multiple flow to nature. The adaptable floorplan easily responds to the growing dynamic of the family, allowing for a variety of changing moods, needs and life stages.

The exterior combines modernist low lines with a vertical tower that rises dramatically from the lush garden surrounds. There is the simplicity of the white walls, offset with black trim, plenty of windows and just a note of raw brick. Twin driveways provide ample off-street parking and a handsome tiled path, bordered with strappy grasses, ushers to the elevated entry porch.

A stunning cathedral living area with a woodburning fire at its heart is easily the social hub of the home. The full height brick fireplace jamb, is a grand focal point, ideally set for warm communion with family and friends on cool winter nights. Multiple glazing capture leafy views and all-day sunlight, bounces off the white walls. There is perfect drift to the adjacent kitchen and dining area, deck and garden.

A mezzanine, framed with iconic LA art deco curved iron railings, in jet black, houses the parents retreat, master bedroom with walk-in-robe and crisp white ensuite. Floating out into the void, with striking views over the living space, the mezzanine also opens via French doors to sunny Juliette balcony, with elevated outlook across rooftops.

The light filled kitchen-meals wanders to northern deck where alfresco dining is sheltered by a stately ornamental pear. Banks of white cabinetry, fresh stone counters and stainless-steel appliances lend a minimalist ease and sleek utilitarian edge. Copious amounts of sunshine floods the adjacent sunroom…think lingering over morning coffee, breakfast, taking in leafy views, birdsong.

Three bedrooms, each with garden views, centre around a luxurious family bathroom with wall hung oak vanity, twin basins, rainwater shower and freestanding tub. While beneath the house a fifth bedroom or studio/rumpus/teen retreat, includes an ensuite and has the benefit of direct street access with dedicated driveway parking.

The gardens wonderful synergy with the house offers a strong indoor/outdoor connection and a variety of spaces for restorative refuge, celebratory communion, and play. A mix of climbers, grasses, established trees and a layering of terraces, create garden rooms, stages, nooks…inviting intrigue, exploration, and gifting a restorative enveloping peace.

Features
Elegant and modern - mid century style Aranda family home
Stunning formal living room with feature woodfire and soaring cathedral ceiling
Glorious, north facing, fully renovated kitchen with connecting meals/family room
Upstairs multi-purpose mezzanine/parents retreat
Spectacular master bedroom with clerestory windows, walk in robe and ensuite with views to Mt Painter
Children's wing - three bedrooms with built in robes + powder room
Fully renovated family bathroom
Sunroom to rear
Fully renovated laundry with built in storage
Ducted gas heating
Slow combustion wood fire
NOBO wall heaters in downstairs bedrooms
Reverse cycle heating/cooling
Garage converted to large multi-purpose space - fifth bedroom/office/studio/rumpus with ensuite
Beautifully considered, fully established gardens with timber deck, multiple zones to entertain and enjoy
Immaculately presented - freshly painted and new fittings throughout
Coveted Aranda location - locals enjoy a short stroll to Two Before Ten for coffee and 10 Yards Wine Bar
Safe (no road crossing) access to Aranda schools
Convenient to Jamison shops and the Belconnen Town Centre, 11 minutes to/from Civic
Easy access to nature reserves and walking trails - Aranda Bushland and Black Mountain Reserve

Residence 207sqm
Garage 53sqm (includes toilet/shower room)
Block size 864sqm
Year built: 1971