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From Charles Leclerc welcoming Oscar Piastri to his family, some hilarious cooldown moments and unprecedented on-track battles, the 2024 F1 season is shaping up to be one of the best yet.If you’re as obsessed with F1 as we are here in the Zango office, check out the list below start saving for a property in one of these race-themed streets.<h3 data-block-key="51b47">McLaren Crescent, Pearce</h3><img alt="IMG_2745" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_2745.width-800.jpg" width="800">Since the early 1960s, McLaren has dominated world motorsport, particularly Formula One. The team has won multiple constructors&#x27; and drivers&#x27; championships, with legendary drivers including Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost and Lewis Hamilton behind the wheel.<img alt="british-sat-19" class="richtext-image full-width" height="800" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/british-sat-19.width-800.png" width="800">Founder Bruce McLaren was known as an innovator with incredibly high standards, and the team credits its success to those two things today. “We consistently push the boundaries of technology and performance … and that’s why McLaren is synonymous with success in motorsport,” says current driver Lando Norris.<h3 data-block-key="f153t">Webber Place, Queanbeyan</h3><img alt="shutterstock_70385776" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/shutterstock_70385776.width-800.jpg" width="800">Not technically Canberra but of course there’s a street in Queanbeyan named after one of Australia’s most successful F1 drivers of all time. Webber – a born and bred Q-Town boy – could ride a motorbike by age three, and started driving go-karts at the age of around 13, back when Yellow Pages could afford to be his major sponsor.<img alt="shutterstock_67585480" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/shutterstock_67585480.width-800.jpg" width="800">In 2002, the boy from Queanbeyan made his F1 debut, placing fifth at the Melbourne Grand Prix. Across 12 seasons and 215 starts, Webber secured 42 podium finishes and 13 pole positions. He drove for Minardi, Jaguar, Williams and Red Bull Racing.<h3 data-block-key="5iaeu">Ferrari Court, Strathnairn</h3><img alt="IMG_2735" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_2735.width-800.jpg" width="800">Ferrari&#x27;s relentless pursuit of victory and embodiment of Italian craftsmanship make it a symbol of racing that’s worshipped right across the globe. Around 40 brand new Ferraris – with their distinctive shade of red and prancing horse logos – are sold every day.<img alt="charlesleclerc-1655344169661" class="richtext-image full-width" height="567" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/charlesleclerc-1655344169661.width-800.png" width="800">Legendary drivers like Michael Schumacher and Niki Lauda have contributed to the allure. But it’s the brand’s storied legacy, rich heritage and iconic presence that have driven fans wild ever since Ferrari Scuderia launched in 1947.<h3 data-block-key="brcov">Ayrton Street, Gungahlin</h3><img alt="IMG_2729" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_2729.width-800.jpg" width="800">Welcome to a street named after one of the most famous Formula One drivers of all time. Brazilian native Ayrton Senna won three F1 world championships (1988, 1990 and 1991) and holds the record for the most pole positions in a season.<img alt="shutterstock_2279008285" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/shutterstock_2279008285.width-800.jpg" width="800">Senna drove aggressively and his skill behind the wheel was exceptional; thus Senna became known as a fearless and determined competitor. His tragic death in a racing accident in 1994 only served to cement his legacy as a true racing legend.<h3 data-block-key="1gm9g">Hamilton Row, Yarralumla</h3><img alt="shutterstock_2466215173" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/shutterstock_2466215173.width-800.jpg" width="800">Hamilton Row is a super quiet street near the shores of Lake Burley Griffin; the polar opposite of the British driver known for speed and aggressive braking.<img alt="Lewis Hamilton" class="richtext-image full-width" height="543" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Lewis_Hamilton.width-800.png" width="800">

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There’s a lot more to the home at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/3-berents-street-strathnairn-act-2615-82828/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3 Berents Street, Strathnairn</a>, than a stylish facade and beautiful design.“The trap that architects and builders can fall into is they make these beautiful properties, but then when a family goes to live in it, it doesn’t really tick all the boxes,&quot; says <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/peter-blackshaw-gungahlin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blackshaw Gungahlin</a> sales consultant and auctioneer <a href="/agents/thom-eriksson-lake/">Thom Eriksson-Lake</a>.<img alt="3-berents-street-strathnairn-act-2615-82828-image-0-20230710014630655077-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/3-berents-street-strathnairn-act-2615-82828-im.width-800.jpg" width="800">“But this builder and architect have really thought of everything that a family needs.&quot;Not just a visually captivating home, but a home that’s really functional for day-to-day living.”Thom says the smart touches in architectural designer Kovarc Studio’s easy-living floorplan are apparent from the moment you walk in the front door.<img alt="3-berents-street-strathnairn-act-2615-82828-image-0-20230710014633068706-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/3-berents-street-strathnairn-act-2615-82828-im.width-800_m7NoCA8.jpg" width="800">Two corridors, one at the entrance and another near the standard bedrooms, are both lined with custom storage joinery for families wondering where to store their kids’ belongings.Thom says one of the owners, who happens to be a builder himself, also makes use of the alternative entrance through the double garage, which includes more storage and a kitchenette and wash space.“He often comes home on wintery days with his boots covered in mud, so he can come in to the garage and wash off all the mud before entering the house,” Thom explains.<img alt="3-berents-street-strathnairn-act-2615-82828-image-0-20230710014634263239-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/3-berents-street-strathnairn-act-2615-82828-im.width-800_91qVXlq.jpg" width="800">The smart design continues throughout the four-bedroom home, which blurs indoor and outdoor living with extra high ceilings, large sliding doors and light-capturing feature windows. At the heart of the home are the family and living rooms with even higher 3.6m ceilings, hickory flooring and highlight windows featuring sheers and automatic dual roller blinds.The living room can be closed off from the adjoining family, dining and kitchen area to create an instant children’s playroom or teenager’s retreat.<img alt="3-berents-street-strathnairn-act-2615-82828-image-0-20230710014634554945-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/3-berents-street-strathnairn-act-2615-82828-im.width-800_siJa2Dw.jpg" width="800">“The owners have a toddler and they use this space as a breakout room, so when he has his little playmates over they can go in there and it’s close enough for parents to keep watch but it’s got that segregation as well,” Thom says.Adjacent to the open-plan family and dining area is the kitchen, which features a 40mm quartz island bench with built-in breakfast bar, butler’s pantry and integrated modern appliances.Only a few steps away is a timber-panelled alfresco area with in-built Sonos speakers and a large-screen TV, which Thom suggests is “ideal for having a grand final party for the footy”.<img alt="3-berents-street-strathnairn-act-2615-82828-image-0-20230710014634823310-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/3-berents-street-strathnairn-act-2615-82828-im.width-800_mk6UXMf.jpg" width="800">Throw in an integrated outdoor kitchen with a Beefmaster barbecue, plumbed sink, fridge and ceiling fan and the hassle of running between the kitchen and your guests is taken away.On the other side of the home lies the master suite with a walk-in robe, sheers and dual roller blinds, and an ensuite featuring a semi-frameless shower and dual vanity basins.The three remaining bedrooms, all with built-in robes and dual roller blinds, are positioned near the main bathroom and diagonally opposite the private master suite.<img alt="3-berents-street-strathnairn-act-2615-82828-image-0-20230710014637799036-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/3-berents-street-strathnairn-act-2615-82828-im.width-800_dNudbpn.jpg" width="800">Ducted whole-home reverse-cycle heating and cooling with zoning capacity, combined with double-glazed windows, also keeps the bedrooms toasty during winter.Extra smart design goodies include even more storage in the laundry and an in-roof loft, a six-star energy efficiency rating and solar and security systems.Thom says the family-friendly Belconnen district is the cherry on top, with the home just moments away from parkland and the Magpies Golf Club.“We have been inundated with buyer enquiries,” he says.“People are really attracted to the style, the floorplan and the really family-friendly location.”<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/3-berents-street-strathnairn-act-2615-82828/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3 Berents Street</a> in Strathnairn goes to auction on at 12 noon on Saturday 5 August 2023.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/3-berents-street-strathnairn-act-2615-82828/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/style-meets-function-near-new-architect-designed-home-more-than-just-a-pretty-face/681751" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Riotact</a>.

'More than a pretty facade': Builder adds functional touches to Strathnairn beauty

The auction of <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/41-rachel-makinson-street-strathnairn-act-2615-76240/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Strathnairn Charity House</a> was never going to be any ordinary event — but with lightning, torrential rain, the auction crowd huddled in the home’s double garage and two hours of bidding, it’s an event that will be unforgettable for those lucky enough to attend.At the end of Saturday’s marathon two-hour auction, Strathnairn Charity Home sold for $1,596,600: the second highest sale in the suburb to date. The lucky new owners are a family already living in Strathnairn: Naresh, Chamari and their two sons. In a truly special plot twist, Naresh used to work for one the charities benefiting from the proceeds of the sale.<img alt="SCH_Body_Image_800px_532px2" class="richtext-image full-width" height="531" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/SCH_Body_Image_800px_532px2.width-800.png" width="800">“They loved the quality of the fit-out, the multigenerational living option, as well as the extra space they needed for their older children,” sales agent Natalie Kokic Schmidt says.“They could see the home was built with love.“Their neighbours are so happy they’re staying in the suburb so they’ll all be celebrating together once they move in.”<img alt="SCH_Body_Image_800px_532px3" class="richtext-image full-width" height="531" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/SCH_Body_Image_800px_532px3.width-800.png" width="800">It was a truly special day for the designers, builders and marketers of the home — who all volunteered their time to the project — and cheers erupted when the gavel fell. Strathnairn Charity House is a joint venture of Ginninderry and Master Builders ACT, and proceeds from the sale of the home will benefit Hands Across Canberra, Canberra City Care, Pegasus Riding for the Disabled and Karinya House. More than 60 subcontractors and trade suppliers donated time and materials to build the home.As the exclusive property portal for the sale of the home, we’re incredibly proud to announce that Canberrans were just as obsessed with Strathnairn Charity House as we were.<img alt="SCH_Body_Image_800px_532px9" class="richtext-image full-width" height="531" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/SCH_Body_Image_800px_532px9.width-800.png" width="800">More than 98,000 people visited the listing on Zango, generating 363 enquiries. More than 100 groups inspected the home during the 23-day sales and marketing period, and the home now has a spot in Zango’s Top 10 Most Viewed Properties of All Time.Sales agent Lisa Silberberg says enquiries about the ultra-modern four-bedroom, three-bathroom property were strong from the onset.“Early in the campaign, it became very clear that more opportunities to view the home would need to be facilitated,” she says.“We had a phenomenal number of inspections in the current climate. “There was high engagement in the property, and this exponentially exceeded the average engagements achieved across similar homes offered for sale.”For sales agent and auctioneer Sandra Masters, the auction was “the longest single auction I have called”.<img alt="SCH_Body_Image_800px_532px7" class="richtext-image full-width" height="531" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/SCH_Body_Image_800px_532px7.width-800.png" width="800">“It seems like a long auction in hindsight but it didn’t feel that way at the time,” she says.“It’s longer than you’d expect on a standard residential home, but this was no standard sale. “I love auctions so the excitement, the adrenaline, the crowd, it all kept me going. Rain is only a bit of water after all.“I think it was right to give the buyers a bit longer to discuss and decide, we ended up with almost an extra $45,000 in $500 and $1,000 bids, so the extra time was worth it, this is all just money direct to charity.”<img alt="SCH_Body_Image_800px_532px" class="richtext-image full-width" height="531" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/SCH_Body_Image_800px_532px.width-800.png" width="800">For sales agent Cris O’Brien, it&#x27;s an experience she’ll never forget.“It was amazing to work in collaboration with all the wonderful, generous people involved in the initiative to ultimately achieve the best possible result for the local charities,” Cris says.“This was Canberra at its absolute best.”Ginninderry’s Head of Community, Marketing and Communications, Marcus Mills-Smith says the sales campaign for the home finished up a phenomenal two years on the project.&quot;I particularly want to thank our Zango dream team of five female sales agents drawn from a range of Canberra’s leading agencies,&quot; Marcus says.&quot;They became incredible advocates for the home and their commitment to getting the best outcome for our charity partners was obvious.”<h2 data-block-key="e8hi5">Strathnairn Charity House: The numbers</h2>Listing views: 98,725Photo, video and floorplan views: 172,456Enquiries: 363 (includes alerts) Days on market: 23 Sold for: $1,596,600

1,596,600 reasons to celebrate as Strathnairn Charity House sells at ‘unforgettable’ auction

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McClymont Way STRATHNAIRN, ACT 2615 is for Sale on Zango

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Ginninderry are currently seeking expressions of interest from Industry and Community Services Providers for a development opportunity on a unique Future Urban Area Block in Strathnairn.

This 1.9-ha site is well positioned, overlooking the Ginninderry Conservation Corridor and adjacent to the future Strathnairn Primary School. The site is also within walking distance of the Strathnairn Arts Precinct, public transport routes and Paddys Park.

The site suits a wide range of potential uses and offers the opportunity to make a positive impact in one of Canberra's fastest-growing regions.

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