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Our NEW release’s blocks are designed for grand living. You will enjoy sweeping vistas of Tralee’s landscape and the Brindabella Ranges.
COMMUNITY CENTRE
Our Community Centre will be a hub for social interaction and local community activities, and is set to open in Q 1 of 2025.
DOG PARK
Australia’s most exciting Dog Park of over 20,000sqm in size, including Community Gardens and Orchard is scheduled for completion in Q 1 of 2025.
TOWN PARK
The Town Park is set for completion in Q1 of 2025 and will provide a vibrant space and enjoyment for residents of all ages and abilities.
PEMBERTON RISE
Step up to a life in Manuka.
WHAT TO SEE THIS WEEKEND
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If you’ve thought to yourself, “new year, new home”, the latest property data from Domain may come as welcome news. As the year closed out, Canberra was one of the few capital cities in which house prices stabilised. Combine that with interest rates holding steady and these factors are injecting buyers with much needed confidence. Flick over the page for a closer look at the state of the local market and how it stacks up against the rest of the country. However, if the timing isn’t right yet for selling up and moving on, perhaps this year a refresh is in order instead. Turn to our Feature Story (p10) and Outdoors (p16) to read about the various ways owners are elevating their homes with luxury inclusions – both inside and out.
Auction: 9.30am, February 8
Agent: Belle Property Canberra, Steve Whitelock 0402 082 886 With views across the Brindabellas, this stunning family home offers plenty of amenities to appeal to buyers. A sharp facade is echoed within, where 4.6-metre ceilings and luxury finishes shine. The two-toned kitchen includes a large island bench, double oven and butler’s pantry, while the entertaining terrace features an automated roof. A self-contained studio on the lower level is ideal for multigenerational living, guests or a teen retreat.
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Agent: Hive Property, Tom Wiggins 0468 771 763
This renovated four-bedroom home on a generous block is a turnkey option. Set over two levels, the floor plan includes an open-plan kitchen-dining area, an adjoining family room, and a main bedroom with an en suite and walk-in wardrobe. Downstairs are a rumpus room, bar, and wine cellar, and two additional multipurpose rooms. Timberlined ceilings, a workshop, solar panels and a Tesla battery are just a few of the home’s many features.
Private sale
Agent: Carter & Co Agents, Nik Brozinic 0400 280 728
This modern single-level four-bedroom family home will nab your attention from the start with its raked roofline and feature stone wall. Inside, you’ll find multiple living areas and an open-plan kitchen-living-dining hub that seamlessly connects to the covered outdoor space. Finishes include polished laminate flooring, large-format tiles and stone benchtops. The main bedroom offers an en suite and walk-in wardrobe, while the flat backyard is ideal for kids and pets.
10am, February 1 Agent: Luton Properties Gungahlin, Harman Bedi 0423 726 933
Words by Jil Hogan
Year begins on a hopeful note
The property market is finally catching up with the financial strain many buyers are experiencing, say the experts.
Canberra’s property market has reached a rare equilibrium, with house and unit prices holding steady over the December quarter of 2024.
According to the latest Domain House Price Report, the capital’s median house price remained at $1.065 million – the lowest level in a year and 9.2 per cent below its mid-2022 peak.
While most regions recorded minor quarterly changes, Molonglo stood out: house prices in the region increased by 4.2 per cent in the quarter (10.1 per cent annually), while unit prices experienced a 7 per cent quarterly fall (9.2 per cent annual decline).
The steadying market marks the first time in almost six years that Canberra has not seen a quarterly price movement.
“Canberra remains the furthest from its peak and has struggled to enter a sustained recovery over the past three years,” says Dr Nicola Powell, Domain chief of research and economics. “Despite this, annual gains have gathered slight momentum to rise by 2.4 per cent. However, 2024 showed weakening market conditions, with a 3.8 per cent increase in the first half of the year, followed by a 1.3 per cent fall in the second.”
The unit market in Canberra tells a similar story. Prices remained steady in the December quarter, following a sharp decline in the previous quarter.
Although the steadiness has softened the annual decline, the median unit price of $521,288 is still 7 per cent below its September 2023 peak. This marks the first back-toback annual decline in Canberra’s unit market in a decade.
“Canberra remains the furthest from its peak and has struggled to enter a sustained recovery over the past three years.” Dr Nicola Powell
Powell attributes the stabilisation in price to a combination of factors, including affordability challenges, costof-living pressures, and limited buyer borrowing capacity.
“The market is finally catching up with the financial strain many buyers are experiencing, reflecting a shift in conditions that can no longer be overlooked,” she says.
“All capital cities are now in decline, stable or experiencing a rapid slowdown in growth – they are all past their peak quarterly and annual growth rates.
“The slowdown is largely due to affordability pressures, with rising prices making it harder for many buyers to keep up. Wages haven’t kept up with home prices, and the ongoing costof-living squeeze is only adding to the challenge. Many potential buyers are holding off, hoping for a cash rate cut to boost their borrowing power.”
Sophie Luton of Luton Properties Manuka says this sense of stabilisation has brought noticeable relief to the Canberra market.
“I think people at the moment feel confident to buy because we’ve all accepted what interest rates are,” she says.
Buyers have come to terms with it and have worked out what they can afford, she adds. “Also, I think people know that,
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at the moment, you’re not overpaying. It’s not a bad decision to be buying at the moment.
“People are still wanting to transact on both sides of the piece, and it’s a stable environment to be transacting in.”
Reflecting on the turbulence of the COVID-19 property boom and its aftermath, Luton notes the challenges of navigating a rapidly changing market, with unprecedented surges in prices creating uncertainty in pricing.
“With things a little bit more stable, it’s a lot easier for vendors, buyers and us, because we can give a really good indication of pricing,” she says.
Luton says there has been an encouraging start to the year, with their agency alone seeing at least 500 buyers through open homes last weekend.
Despite whispers of a potential interest rate cut in February, she doesn’t expect it to happen just yet or for any initial cuts to make much of a difference to the market for some time.
“On a million-dollar mortgage, if it’s a quarter of a per cent drop, that’s $80 a week,” Luton says. “That’s not groundbreaking savings for people, and that’s not going to change people’s position or their borrowing power.
“I think what some people are hoping it might do is create a flurry again, where
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people are thinking prices are going to go up. But I think we’re in a cycle, and if you look back at history, these things take 18 months. Interest rate rises happen a lot quicker than the effect of interest rate cuts.”
Luton says an interest rate cut will happen at some point and provide obvious relief to people.
“But in terms of the property market itself, I don’t think it’s going to have a huge impact,” she says. “I think we’re probably just going to continue to see stabilisation this year.”
Nationally, the Domain report shows the property market has continued its upward trajectory. House prices across the combined capitals rose for the eighth consecutive quarter and unit prices for the seventh. However, the pace of growth has slowed significantly.
Perth, Adelaide, and Brisbane emerged as standout performers in 2024, with record-high house and unit prices. Perth led the growth in house prices with a 19.5 per cent increase, while its unit market surged by 28.2 per cent.
Words by Ray Sparvell
It all adds up to awesome
It’s the little – and often big – luxuries that can elevate a home from a place where one simply lives well to a coveted private sanctuary.
And these days the list of lifestyle options seems to be growing.
Mario Sanfrancesco of Blackshaw Manuka, who lists this week’s feature property, says the Kingston terrace house is a perfect example.
“This is an outstanding home with plenty of space and room for entertaining, but the extras take it to a new level,” he says.
“It’s all there – pool, spa, sauna, bar, outdoor kitchen, wine cellar and more.”
Sanfrancesco believes there has been a shift in the concept of a home.
“I think people have definitely moved toward it being more of a retreat – and that sense is heightened with those extra luxuries that increase the stay-home appeal,” he says.
Jason Roses of Verv Property suggests the concept of a home retreat may even be taking things a step further.
“There’s an increased consciousness around health and fitness these days,
and many seek to express that in the home environment,” he says.
“The incorporation of recreational and relaxation amenities fits nicely into the ethos of the wellness movement.”
Roses says there’s also a social dimension as these options also bring family and friends together and offer something for everyone.
“There’s definitely a growing homeowner focus on the lifestyle benefits of these amenities,” he says. “There’s an owner of a home-sauna business I know who says he has never been busier.”
WELLNESS MOVEMENT
Home retreat
There’s nothing like a sanctuary to provide separation from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. A pool, sauna, spa and more can transform daily living into a resort-like experience.
Popularity contest
There’s little doubt that a home with all the lifestyle bling will win over family, friends and neighbours. Home entertainers will find no shortage of guests – invited and casual drop-ins!
Value-adding
You may find that extra amenities such as pools, gyms, saunas or bars will not only improve your home’s value but also make it more competitive on the market.
If you’re looking for a home with all the lifestyle bling then you have arrived. Pool, spa, sauna, bar, outdoor kitchen and wine cellar – that’s six ticks for a start.
And that’s all complemented by a heightened sense of luxury in this Kingston terrace on the foreshore side of Wentworth Avenue.
There’s a lot to take in, and the best place to start is at the front door. Inside, the entry foyer showcases polished concrete flooring, which is also featured throughout the living
FEATURE PROPERTY
Private sale
Agent: Blackshaw Manuka, Mario Sanfrancesco 0412 488 027
areas. There is a separate formal dining and a central zone that houses the lounge, kitchen, meals, family room and bar.
And when we talk of bling, well, all eyes swivel to the sleek kitchen –with good reason.
There’s a long island bench with a breakfast bar, plenty of quality appliances, and a walk-in pantry. The meals and family zones are separated by a centrally placed twoway fireplace for those cooler months.
Stackable glass doors lead outside to
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the terrace, highlighted by the heated pool, spa and bespoke sauna.
A full wet bar provides the drinks, and there’s an abundance of wine fridges, further reinforced by a wine cellar that holds 450 bottles.
The parents’ suite on the living level enjoys a private courtyard, a large walk-in wardrobe and a luxurious en suite with a spa bath.
Upstairs are three bedrooms, two with balconies, and a large living space with a huge terrace that overlooks the swimming pool.
Words by Karen Hardy
A witness to history expertly revived
An experienced renovator has transformed the tired former home of a public service legend through a sympathetic makeover.
Oh, what stories the walls of 23 Furneaux Street, Forrest, could tell.
As one of the original 1920s worker’s cottages built by city founders who were trying to lure public servants to the nation’s new capital, it’s seen almost a century of Canberra life.
Indeed, when its current owner, Christine Shaw, began extensive renovations in 2016, she found a collection of discarded women’s heels that had been caught in a grate.
“There were about 20 to 30 stiletto and little kitten heels at the bottom of this space,” she says.
“When you think about it, the collection could have spanned 90 years.”
The house once belonged to prominent public servant Sir Arthur Tange, AC, CBE, who was secretary of the Department of External Affairs (now
Foreign Affairs) from 1954 to 1965 and the Department of Defence from 1970 to 1979.
He lived in the three-bedroom cottage in the 1950s and early 1960s and was known as “the last of the great mandarins”.
Former prime minister Malcolm Fraser once called Tange “the best public servant I’ve ever worked with”.
It seems Tange was also a proud home owner. He and his wife Marjorie extended the home in 1957, adding what Shaw warmly calls the “Tange wing”, which included a large main bedroom and roomy en suite.
The home was in a sad state when Shaw took it on in 2014, but in her, it found the perfect custodian.
“I’d have to say it was at its worst when I bought it,” she says.
“The horsehair plastering was dropping, you couldn’t access the dining room courtyard or the backyard through the French doors in the master bedroom because the wisteria and the privet had
Revamped: While many rooms retained original features, Christine Shaw was not afraid to use up-to-date finishes.
Renewed: The home was in a poor state when it was bought in 2014, but 10 years later there is “nothing left to do”.
“I knew the history of this house, I could see its potential, and it took me 30 seconds to confirm my offer.” Christine Shaw
taken over everything, and the ground was three to four inches of slime.
“And we won’t talk about the possum carcasses in the roof!
“But I knew the history of this house, I could see its potential, and it took me 30 seconds to confirm my offer.” Shaw was 21 when she renovated her first home, an old Queenslander in her home town of Brisbane.
She loves nothing more than acknowledging the heritage of old homes, from the smallest details, such as electrical outlets, architraves and skirting boards, to paint colours and window furnishings.
In this property, she was able to retain the original internal doors, restore the cast iron floor heating vents – which feature the Commonwealth crest – and the original etched glass in the main bathroom.
The latter is copied in other spots throughout the house, including a bifold door that leads to a private study that was used by Tange.
“I wanted to keep this room in pretty much its original state,” Shaw says.
Along with open shelving, it has a repurposed desk with its original public service green top, which must have seen its fair share of sensitive ministerial documents.
But while Shaw is now ready for a new project, she will miss relaxing in the private backyard’s landscaped gardens paved with 1920s Canberra red bricks.
There’s also a swing in front of two original concrete claw-foot planters that were found hidden in all the overgrowth.
“I sit here sometimes and think about the 10 years I’ve had here, and I’m really proud,” she says. “The new owners can move in [with] nothing left to do.”
As the backyard was being remodelled, a rose bush planted in former years forced its way through the bare earth, unfurling for the first time in years.
In some ways, it reflects the restoration of the house and the beauty of the original vision that has been able to bloom in another century.
Auction: 10am, February 8
Agent: Blackshaw Manuka, Christine Bassingthwaighte 0428 139 969
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Retained: Where appropriate, the original features of the 1920s worker’s cottage were restored, including minor details such as power outlets and skirting boards.
Words by Rosalie Iannelli
Stylishly updated and tranquil
Designed with growing families in mind, this beautifully updated house offers a blend of comfort and convenience.
It’s located just moments from the best of the Inner North – an ideal setting for those who value proximity to essential amenities and a tranquil family retreat.
Situated on a generous block of 767 square metres, the home boasts four well-sized bedrooms on the ground floor, all with built-in wardrobes.
Upstairs, you’ll find an expansive main bedroom with an en suite and a
spacious living area that can be used as an exclusive parent’s retreat.
Inside, the open-plan living and dining areas provide ample space for family gatherings.
Outside, the elevated timber verandah overlooks a recently refreshed pool area, which includes a raised deck perfect for summer entertaining.
Perch here with friends, a glass of wine in hand, while someone takes care of the barbecue and the kids splash around in the pool. An adjacent outdoor lounge area is a great place to take time out
with a good book or perhaps even an afternoon nap.
The home’s stylish updates include fresh paint, hybrid timber flooring, and a stunning spiral staircase to take you to the upper floor.
Families will appreciate the quality schools nearby – all just a short bike ride away – and the quick CBD commute.
This will make mornings stress-free, especially when you don’t have to take care of the school drop-off and can instead grab a barista-made coffee from your new local, Bakehouse.
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DESIGN
Words by Jessica Golding
In the small town of Somers on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, overlooking Western Port, a family holiday house recedes into the coastal landscape.
Inspired by the palettes of First Nations artist Queenie McKenzie and the work of Mexican architect Luis Barragan, the newly built home is clad in an ochre-hued render and charred timber boards.
“It is very matte but it also has this incredible reflectiveness that almost looks like crocodile scales, which we love,” says architect Matilda Blazey from Kennedy Nolan. “It sort of speaks to the Australian bush and bushfires.”
The timber’s crackled charcoal finish has been achieved through a technique known as shou sugi ban or yakisugi – a traditional method of preserving wood believed to have originated in Japan in the 18th century.
While the exact process has evolved over the centuries and varies between producers, it involves burning the surface of the timber, cooling the charred boards and then coating them.
“When you burn the timber, you’re neutralising the proteins, so you make the timber more resistant to mould and mildew,” explains Dean Crowther, head of architectural specification at Modinex, which manufactures shou sugi ban-treated timber at its factory in Moss Vale, NSW.
“Another advantage is that … it’s less desirable for spiders and insects.”
Modinex has been using the technique for about 10 years. Its process includes sealing the charred timber with a protective coating – once at the factory and again after installation.
Crowther says carbon is a fine particle that could potentially be washed off in a heavy storm, but “what we use is a special
Timber burnt to a crisp … finish
The Japanese process shou sugi ban produces a charred timber finish that looks good while resisting insects and mildew.
charred coating that bonds the particles together … it gives the product the original look for a lot longer”.
He says the popularity of the finish is “on the way up”, with architects and designers drawn to its minimalistic aesthetic and durability.
Modinex recently supplied charred timber battens for a residential project by BDA Architecture on Queensland’s
South Stradbroke Island, where it was used externally and internally.
“We are starting to see it used internally in some of the really high-end builds,” Crowther says. “I’d say internal use is going to be on the increase.”
He recommends re-coating the charred timber every five years to keep the finish looking fresh, but says some people choose to let it grey.
Sustainable architecture and building firm CplusC used shou sugi ban-treated timber on the exterior of its Holocene House project in Manly on Sydney’s northern beaches.
After carefully considering the embodied energy of different cladding systems, charred spotted gum from Mortlock Timber was chosen.
“What I was noticing was that smooth finished timbers that we’d oiled were requiring a lot of maintenance,” says CplusC director Clinton Cole.
“We landed on shou sugi ban simply because it had less maintenance over the course of its lifetime.
“If you’re going to use timber cladding, certainly in a coastal environment where the UV impact is intensified … that’s where that material really is suitable.”
Like Crowther, Cole recommends that shou sugi ban-treated timber is given a fresh coat of oil about once every five years.
The Manly project, completed in 2023 and the first in Australia to achieve an Active House certification (which assesses a building’s comfort, energy efficiency and environmental impact), pairs the charred cladding with exposed spotted gum, thermally modified timbers, plywood, and recycled timber from locally demolished houses.
“As long as you’re using Australian species, they tend to all blend well with each other,” Cole says.
For the Somers project, completed in 2022, Kennedy Nolan opted for charred Accoya, a modified wood supplied by Britton Timbers.
Left: Modinex manufactures shou sugi bantreated timber at its factory in Moss Vale.
Straddie House: The BDA Architecturedesigned project in South Stradbroke Island used the material both inside and out.
Somers House: Kennedy Nolan’s Mornington Peninsula project is clad in shou sugi ban-treated timber.
OUTDOORS
Words by Jane Hone
As we slide into 2025, landscape designers talk of an ongoing interest in luxury, sanctuary and wellbeing – as well as the evolution of trends such as Mediterranean elements, outdoor entertaining and plunge pools.
Interesting pools
Pools in general are becoming increasingly popular, Nathan Burkett of Nathan Burkett Landscape Architecture in Melbourne says, in part because of the value they add to a property.
“People want to maximise the usability of their property, and a swimming pool is a good way to do that,” he says, adding that pool technology has improved to make them easier to maintain.
The designer says cold plunge pools are still going strong, including aboveground versions where the pool itself becomes a barrier that acts like a fence.
More irregularly shaped pools – like semi-circles – are appearing, reflecting the wider architectural trend of curves and arches.
In line with the wellness trend, Sam Snaith, director and head landscape designer at Sydney’s Harrisons Landscaping, says small pools with swim jets that allow people to improve their fitness, have also become “very popular”.
Beautiful on the outside
No longer simply yards and gardens, our exterior spaces are getting the same attention as indoors.
“Fundamentally there’s no change in aesthetics to the pool,” he says. “It’s still natural stone tile surrounds and tiled interiors. It’s just at one end you’ll have recessed jets in the wall that you can swim against.”
While pools are still mostly being tiled in greens and blues as per tradition, Burkett says porcelain tiling is being used more, which gives a natural stone feel while being durable and non-porous.
At-home wellness
Some of the wellness practices we enjoy at gyms and spas are now appearing in our backyards.
“Definitely that wellness aspect is on trend,” Snaith says.
He says there is “quite a strong surge” towards amenities such as outdoor saunas (infrared, traditional
Above: Backyard saunas – like this one from Steph and Gian’s house on The Block in 2023 – are growing in popularity.
or steam) and pre-fabricated ice baths that look like hot tubs and can be heated if desired.
Snaith says younger clients, in particular, are requesting exercise zones in their gardens to accommodate highintensity workouts.
These are artfully hidden behind vegetation or elements such as hardwood baton screens.
Paving and natural stone
Across the board, home owners and designers are enjoying a love affair with
natural stone, including outdoor paving and tiling.
“I’m seeing less decking around,” Burkett says. “I still believe there’s a great place for decking, especially on coastal properties. But in the suburban garden there’s probably more of a preference towards paving because it is less maintenance.”
This trend includes everything from travertine, limestone, terracotta and granite to linear bricks, baton-style tiles, cobbles, filetti stone and crazy paving.
“Crazy-pave format or irregular format has been pretty popular,” Snaith says.
“It’s a bit of a cyclical one that’s been in trend and comes back in trend.
“I just don’t think that style of tiling or paving really dates.”
Earthy tones
If you’ve turned your backyard into a Mediterranean sanctuary over the past couple of years, you’ll be glad to know warm, earthy tones aren’t going anywhere. This applies to natural stone (including stone cladding products), paint, pots and outdoor furniture.
“We’re trying to design gardens that are timeless, and I think you do that by using earthy or natural material palettes,” Snaith says.
Outdoor fireplaces
While fire pits have found favour in the past couple of years and still have their place, Burkett says his team is now installing many outdoor fireplaces.
“I recently put one in my own house after using fire pits for years,” he says.
Enclosed fireplaces offer a cosy gathering spot and avoid smoke issues, even in a slight breeze.
“They’re quite nice to sit around,” Burkett adds, “and often they serve as a structural element, so they might be helping to support a pergola above or something like that.”
Native and exotic plant mix
Thanks to their sustainability, native plants are unlikely to disappear from our backyards, and landscape designers are finding creative ways to combine native and exotic plants for a balanced effect.
Snaith says the grey, green and blue hues and sparseness of natives can nicely contrast with fuller tropical varieties. His favourite native plants to use include Banksias, Westringias and wispy grasses.
In Melbourne, Burkett favours natives like Pittosporum (Miss Muffet) and Teucrium as well as exotics Stachys byzantina (Big Ear), Rhaphiolepis (Oriental Pearl), Liriodendron fastigiatum (Upright Tulip Tree) and crepe myrtle, and ornamental grasses like Calamagrostis (Karl Foerster).
Handmade pots
“Another trend is for really beautiful handmade pots in the garden,” Burkett says.
These aren’t regular garden pots but set up with drainage, irrigation and lighting, so they’re plumbed into the garden as a permanent fixture. Burkett’s team uses pots from European makers such as Atelier Vierkant and Domani.
“They can really make a beautiful feature in the garden and they can really soften a paving area,” he says.
“We’re trying to design gardens that are timeless, and I think you do that by using earthy or natural material palettes.” Sam Snaith
Right: Outdoor fireplaces provide a cosy spot to gather around.
Below left: Sam Snaith says clients are choosing pools with swim jets.
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Mixing it up: Nathan Burkett has combined curves and lines.
28 GELLIBRAND STREET CAMPBELL
Step into history with this beautifully restored 1920s workers cottage, where the ethos of custodianship is truly celebrated. This exceptional property showcases a perfect blend of classic charm and modern luxury. With renovations spanning from 2017 to 2024, every detail of this home reflects years of love and commitment to preserving its rich heritage. 23 Furneaux Street is more than just a home; it's a piece of history awaiting your stewardship. We invite discerning buyers to embrace the era, the history, and the meticulously executed renovations that define this stunning residence. Spacious, private, and beautifully presented, this property offers the perfect blend of heritage and contemporary living in a sought-after location. EER 3.5
This beautifully crafted four-bedroom home offers the perfect blend of elegance and functionality. Ideal for families, it features light-filled open-plan living, plus a theatre or formal lounge with herringbone hardwood floors. High 2.7m ceilings, double-glazed windows, and ducted reverse-cycle airconditioning enhance the home's quality. Bi-fold doors open to the alfresco area, perfect for indoor-outdoor living. The heart of the home is the kitchen, featuring a 900mm five-burner cooktop and walk-in pantry. A study nook adds versatility. Outside, the low-maintenance yard is a peaceful retreat. Double garage with internal access adds convenience. Close to cafés and parks in a vibrant community. EER 6.0 New Listing
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Aaron Papahatzis
Aaron Papahatzis
Steve Whitelock
Louise Harget
Andrew White
Louise Harget
Josh Yewdall
Josh Yewdall
Ryan Broadhurst
Ryan Broadhurst
Andrew White
Chloe Lindbeck
Aaron Papahatzis
Janae McLister
Josh Yewdall
Janae McLister
Andrew White
Bree Currall Josh Yewdall Louise Harget Andrew
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Annelies Bindley & The Property Collective.
A Perfect Match.
When passion meets purpose, great things happen. That’s why we’re thrilled to welcome Annelies Bindley to The Property Collective. Together, we’re reimagining what it means to buy and sell property—no fluff, no pressure, just smart strategies and real results.
Annelies brings her knack for understanding people and a modern approach to the property game, making her the perfect fit for our collective.
Scan the QR code to book a free appraisal and see what Annelies and The Property Collective can do for you.
COAST & COUNTRY
Words by Jil Hogan
Private sale
Agent: Butterfield Property, Mick Butterfield 0405 302 453
Find your own little slice of the Hamptons directly across from Beares Beach. This three-level coastal masterpiece comes with all the luxury touches, such as stunning ocean views, seamless indoor-outdoor living, a sauna, beautifully landscaped grounds, and elegant interiors. The lower level includes a private self-contained unit.
Bowning
1296 Wargeila Road
$2.85
Private sale
Agent: Ray White Rural Canberra Yass, George Southwell 0429 838 345
Embrace ultimate rural living at Ten Mile, a 183-hectare property near Yass that features a stunning four-bedroom modern home with plenty of space. A patio stretches the length of the home, where you can relax and enjoy elevated panoramic views. The property also boasts seven dams and infrastructure for grazing and equine pursuits.
Prime Subdivision Opportunity with Massive Potential
176-196 Long Street, Boorowa, NSW
• A rare chance to secure a property w/ subdivision potential that could yield over 200 blocks (STCA)
• Perfectly positioned 8.32ha* (20.55ac*) mins* to Boorowa’s amenities, 37mins* to Yass & 1hr* to Canberra
• Subdivision potential w/ minimum lot sizes of 700m²* (STCA) + piggery setup for potential additional income
• Unfinished 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom home, ideal for renovation or redevelopment
• An unparalleled opportunity to capitalise on this property’s size, zoning & location
Thursday 20 February 2pm National Press Club, Canberra George Southwell 0429 838 345 Connor Rorison 0473 333 707 Ray White Rural Canberra | Yass *approx.
Escape to Murrumbateman: A Dual-Residence Retreat
1 Dorset Drive, Murrumbateman, NSW
• Remarkable 1.2ha* dual-residence property that blends space, privacy & versatility in a tranquil setting
• 4 bdm + study main home with 4 car garage & 2 bdm granny flat with 2 car garage including extra amenities
• Fully fenced with individual private yards for each residence & 2 additional fenced paddocks
• Picturesque dam, extensive rainwater storage & 150KL annual non-potable water allocation
• Exceptional opportunity for multigenerational living or income potential — owners relocating closer to family
raywhiteruralyasscanberra.com.au
Auction
Thursday 20 February 6pm On-Site
Connor Rorison 0473 333 707
George Southwell 0429 838 345
Ray White Rural Canberra | Yass
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Townhouse in Prime Location
8/24–26 Demestre Street, Yass, NSW
• Discover the perfect blend of comfort & convenience, just 3mins* to Yass main street & 32mins* to the ACT
• With bright, open-plan living & modern amenities, this home offers 2 generously sized bdms, a well-equipped kitchen, powder room & stunning balcony views
• Built in 2007 on a 211m²* block, offering practical feat. like town water, gas hot water & a rainwater tank
• Perfect for first-time buyers, downsizers or investors
Auction Thursday 6 March 6pm, On-Site
Connor Rorison 0473 333 707
George Southwell 0429 838 345
Ray White Rural Canberra | Yass
With a hands-on property manager, you can be a hands-free property owner. Leave it to us. It’s your property, but it’s our priority.
Outline Indicative Only
Words by Ray Sparvell
Two fitted floors with options aplenty
This vast space in the heart of the Tuggeranong Town Centre will suit a wide variety of businesses.
On offer is nearly 2800 square metres over two floors in a standalone office development on an equally massive site of 3363 square metres.
It sits on the high-profile corner of Soward Way and Scollay Street, close to the Hyperdome and Homeworld. Other neighbours include prominent national retailers and federal government offices.
Nathan Dunn of Knight Frank Canberra says the building sets a new benchmark for the small to mediumsized office market.
“It comes with an existing quality fitout, lift access, and on-grade, gated car parking for 63 vehicles,” he says.
“But its potential use is really down to the needs and vision of a new tenant, which could see the building’s purpose totally transformed.”
Permitted uses include bulky-goods retailing, office, medical, recreation and entertainment, restaurant, retail, vehicle sales and veterinary hospital.
The ground floor offers 1357 square metres of space, with a further 1426 square metres on the upper level.
Think development, think Mitchell
Vicars Street, Mitchell
–Large 17,048sqm* block
–Long term lease to telecommunications tower at rear of block in non-intrusive location
–Income of $25,000 pa + GST*
–IZ1 Industrial Zoning
–Huge 145m frontage to Vicars Street*
–Your chance to develop or occupy one of the largest blocks available in Mitchell
For sale by Expressions of Interest
Closing Thursday 13 March 2024 at 5.00pm (AEDT)
Agent: Knight Frank Canberra, Nathan Dunn 0488 216 406
Dunn says it could be possible to subdivide the floor plates into smaller tenancies of 400-500 square metres.
“There are also signage opportunities that go with the building that could be a real benefit given its high-profile location,” he adds.
New world convenience. Old world charm.
Retreat to the lush tranquillity of suburban life, then take a quick stroll down the road to absorb the vibrancy of Kingston. It’s a place where comfort meets convenience and classic meets contemporary in a suburb that’s rich in heritage, yet brimming with opportunity.
1, 2, 3 bed apartments now selling from $599,900.
Display Suite
50 Blackall Street, Barton open 7 days a week, 10am–3pm
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Call the sales team on 0439 957 156 walterandwhitley.com.au
