palatial home in a prestigious suburb
Situated within one of Canberra's most prestigious suburbs, just moments away from local shops and schooling options whilst placed just a short stroll away from Manuka precinct, this palatial family home presents a unique opportunity to grow a family or house multi-generational families.Unassuming from the front, yet thoughtfully designed across two levels and positioned on a 1115sqm parcel, the structure, floorplan and space of this home, sets it apart from the rest. The home, constructed circa 2000 and cherished over the past 24 years, offering unparalleled interiors and a flat rear with no trees in sight. Stepping in, the formal living area opens to the formal sitting room exuding charm. Carrying through the home, a large formal dining space is perfect for big family dinners whilst food gets passed form the kitchen across. The kitchen, original whilst offering stainless steel appliances, and a walk-through pantry. The kitchen looks over to the informal living space with high pitched ceilings creating a sense of grandeur. Tucked away from the rest, is the billiards/rumpus room, this space is perfect for hosting guests and enjoying late nights utilizing the old-style bar in the room. Accommodation is generous and well-conceived, with five spacious bedrooms across the home, all enjoying either large built-in or walk in robes. The segregated primary suite features a large walk-in robe and a sizeable ensuite with a bathtub. The secondary bedroom is perfectly positioned near the rest whilst still enjoying a walk-in robe and ensuite. The other three bedrooms provide attention to design, space and quality finishes befitting the overall ambiance of the property. An extra bathroom services this level adequately with a separate powder room. Taking a step out, of multiple access points in the home, the balcony is perfect for family BBQ whilst enjoying a green. The backyard is the perfect canvas for your family to enjoy overtime and add your own touch. A flat yard, with wide access from the side of the home gives you the opportunity to easily add a pool or maybe two. The downstairs area is a multipurpose space ready for your personal touch to the added. A large room leading to a rumpus and original bathroom. Two doors open to subfloor storage allowing you to store all of your seasonal items. Situated within a short stroll to Manuka, it offers convenient access to premier schools including Narrabundah College, Canberra Grammar School (CGS), Red Hill Primary, Telopea Park School, and St Bede's.* Palatial family home in the heart of Griffith * Five-bedrooms, three-bathrooms and two-car garage* Formal living and sitting room* Substantial formal dining space* Informal living area looking over the kitchen * Original kitchen inclusive of stainless-steel appliances and a walk-in pantry* Billiards/rumpus room inclusive of a old-style bar* Primary bedroom inclusive of a walk-in robe* Secondary bedroom inclusive of a walk-in robe* Three other sizeable bedrooms inclusive of built-in robes* Generous balcony looking over the backyard* Downstairs multipurpose space inclusive of a bathroom* Sub-floor storage* Flat backyard with wide access through the side of the home* Close proximity to blue-ribbon schoolingRates: $8.893pa (approx.)Land Tax: $19,985pa (approx.)UCV: $1,800,000 (2024)EER: 4.5