A knockout in every sense of the word, this Deakin property is a timeless home overflowing with features. Photo: HIVE Property.
Some homes defy classification. 29 Gawler Crescent, a five-bedroom, three-bathroom architecturally designed masterpiece in Deakin, is one of those homes – bold in design, meticulous in detail and uncompromising in execution.
Conceived by award-winning Canberra architect Ben Walker, ‘Halo’ lives up to its name, with its unique profile, premium materials and sky-inspired design.
“It’s called Halo for a reason: the entire property is shot through with skylights, in the ensuite, above the Venetian staircase, the home brings in natural light from above at every possible point,” HIVE property agent Josh Morrissey says.
“Ben Walker is known for his bold architecture and refined, neutral palettes. This residence carries his signature philosophy, while drawing inspiration from the finest luxury homes in Australia. It’s a design that will still look extraordinary in 50 years.”
The timeless feel has been achieved through sleek design and premium materials, such as the pearl bronze Grey Byron Stone imported from Byron Bay, as well as slabs and tiles of Tundra Marble in the kitchen and bathrooms.
Facing north, the home captures sweeping views of the Brindabellas and Canberra’s inner south. For privacy, motorised external screens transform the façade at the touch of a button.
Adding to its credentials, the home features Australia’s largest rectangular skylight and the largest circular, thermally broken double-glazed skylight in the country — a feat of design and engineering.
The primary living, dining and entertaining zone is anchored by multiple skylights and floor-to-ceiling windows that open seamlessly to the outdoors.
The resort-inspired outdoor area features a circular gas-heated, LED-lit pool, sauna, outdoor shower, and a Canary Island date palm as its centrepiece.
An external staircase leads to the rooftop, offering another vantage point to soak in the sweeping views of the Brindabella Ranges and the inner south.
Inside, the master suite is a retreat of its own, boasting palatial proportions, breathtaking views, and a grand-scale walk-in wardrobe. The ensuite, tiled in Tundra marble, flows in a sweeping curve to a rainfall shower, illuminated by another skylight.
For work or quiet focus, a dedicated study completes the space.
Spanning 430 sqm of living space, this home delivers on a scale rarely seen in established suburbs. Its location is equally unrivalled. It’s within easy walking distance to Canberra’s top schools, and it’s just five minutes to Parliament House and seven minutes to the CBD.
The property almost has too many features to name, including a seven-zone Sonos sound system, facial recognition on the front door, a SkyCommand security system, a 12 kW SunGrow solar system, 1000 native and tropical plants in the landscaped garden, a built-in barbecue and wine fridge in the alfresco area and a three-car garage.
Designed to satisfy and exceed any need, want or desire, this Ben Walker masterpiece is a timeless home built in grand proportions.
For more information on 29 Gawler Crescent, contact Josh Morrissey on 0437 799 234.
