A striking street aspect hints at a unique property that does things differently. Photo: Blackshaw Real Estate.
Designed by one of Canberra’s most renowned architects, 17 Hodgkinson Street in Griffith is a six-bedroom, three-bathroom home that elevates suburban living to the next level.
With its striking street aspect, it’s clear from the start that the home isn’t cookie-cutter.
“The property was designed by quite a famous Canberran, Terry Ring. He’s renowned in the area and he’s designed famous projects across the capital,” Blackshaw Real Estate agent Lucy MacGregor says.
“The design is quite special, the exterior, the interior and the floorplan are all quite interesting. And the property has been kept in great condition.”
The custom design was carefully considered to take into account family needs across 381 sqm of internal space. Living areas are on the left side of a hallway that spans the property, with a living room, dining area, kitchen with a walk-in pantry, family room and sitting room.
The right side of the hallway has an office, three bedrooms and a separate laundry. None of the bedrooms share walls, cutting down on noise.
The top floor consists of a main bedroom featuring an ensuite with a double shower, a walk-in robe and a north-facing balcony.
“The balcony is amazing. It has a view of both Parliament House and Telstra Tower – it’s very special at sunsets,” Blackshaw Real Estate agent Ahmad Souweid says.
The top floor has another huge bedroom, currently configured as a sitting room but which could be converted to another large bedroom or kept as is, essentially creating a top-floor retreat.
It goes without saying that a home like this is an entertaining powerhouse. The ground floor boasts a sitting room, family room and living room, all of which open out to the outdoor space.
“The property sits on a 1045 sqm block and it makes great use of the land. The covered alfresco area faces north and the under-lit fountain provides a great centrepiece and soundscape for barbecues and garden dinners,” Ahmad says.
The large lawn area has space for veggie patches and plenty of room for kids or dogs to run around, all under the eye of parents.
“There’s room in the backyard for a pool too, and the lawn is great for backyard footy or cricket,” Ahmad says.
Located in Griffith in the inner south, this property takes advantage of the best amenities in one of Canberra’s most desirable suburbs.
“This is certainly a blue-chip suburb. But even among the high-end homes in this area, this property is a standout due to its design and space,” Lucy says.
“For families looking to move in, being able to walk to the Manuka shops or to Canberra Grammar school or the Red Hill Reserve is a real asset. This is a great opportunity for family living in the inner south, on a big block, moments from all the resources one may need.”
With a carefully considered floor plan, a huge backyard and outdoor spaces that take advantage of a quintessentially Canberran view, this architecturally unique property is the next step for a family looking for the space they need to grow.
For more information on 17 Hodgkinson Street in Griffith, contact Lucy MacGregor on 0433 310 366 or Ahmad Souweid on 0433 310 366, and make sure you check out all the hottest listings on Zango.
