Located in the heart of the prestigious inner south suburbs of Canberra, this residence is within walking distance to the Grammar Schools, Manuka shopping precinct and the Parliamentary Triangle.

The modernised 1960′s home was architecturally extended to reflect the owners’ passion to capture the essence of light filled and sophisticated living. Contemporary design with floating stairs, soaring ceilings, clerestory windows, picture windows and glass walls have created a home for entertaining in style or relaxed family living.

The landscaping is simple with paved areas around a private salt water heated pool. There are private couryard areas plus mass planting of magnolias which in time will mature to create sturdy hedges to complement the existing exotic shrubs and trees. This minimalist approach to the garden meets the needs of families and professionals with time constrains.

The original home has excellent street appeal being on the high side of a pretty, tree lined street and an extension at the rear is breathtaking in its design.

There is a large formal entry off a front terrace which leads, on the right, into a large elegant dining room suitable for in excess of twenty dinner guests. French doors open onto the front terrace and an internal private courtyard. To the left is an spacious formal lounge or reception area. A powder room for guests is located nearby. These is an fitted library/study or office for professionals who may receive clients at home. This part of the house is ideal for entertaining and the double bedroom and bathroom in this wing is suitable for visitors or family members requiring separate accommodation.

The polished hardwood floors continue through a link area which contains floor to ceiling windows and sliding doors and overlooks two paved and private courtyards. This link was created to provide access to the ultra contemporary two storey extension, which was completed in 2006.

It was designed in close consultation with the owners by Nevena Brezoska and contains three additional bedrooms; a study/nursery, and a spectacular family room with a designer kitchen and timber floors. Five metre high ceilings in the informal living area is flooded with light with windows designed for daytime views of the trees, evening starts or family at play in the inground pool. The polished floors of blackbutt wood enhance the classical modern style of this property.

All the service rooms are beautifully designed which reflects the amount of time spent by the owners ensuring that quality fittings were selected. The kitchen, incorporated into the family room is unique and
the colours are muted and European appliances in stainless steel enhance its beautiful presentation. There is a commercial gas cooktop, a NEFF double oven and other inclusions desired by the most discerning chef.

Seeking to design a retreat, the main bedroom is located on the first floor and is accessed by a stunning floating metal and timber set of stairs. The bedroom is large with a full sized ensuite bathroom adjacent with a spa, bidet plus clerestory windows as a feature. Sliding doors from the main bedroom open onto a deck which overlooks the pool. Window treatments throughout are a variety of blinds in neutral tones so as not to distract from the design of the house. In the extension there are square set cornices, aluminum skirting and door jambs and a stylish selection of creative light fittings.