38 Holmes Crescent

Campbell ACT 2612

Parents enjoyed the generous private paved alfresco courtyard separated from the pool, yet still close by offering a 'quieter place' to lunch away from the kids, or an ideal place to feed them all at end of day.
Inside this well proportioned home you will find multiple living areas, with ample segregated places for all family members, whether to catch a movie, study, entertain friends and guests, or to just enjoy a nap, whilst the secluded library/office, part of the parent's suite, is sited well away from any distractions.
Bedrooms are generous in size with built in robes, the private and expansive main bedroom suite includes an ensuite, ample wardrobe space and a spacious light filled library/office with a private balcony. French doors also open to the private courtyard from the main bedroom, where a tall scented Kumquat, loaded with fruit can be found amidst lavender, roses and muscatel grape vines.
Generous doors throughout the home allow wonderful ventilation during the warmer weather and the home features central heating for those cooler months of the year. Multiple split system A/C provides additional climate control throughout the home.
Beautifully located on the high side of Holmes Crescent, the home is well established and ready to enter the next stage of its development. Solidly built, with wide doorways and vast living spaces that enjoy views across the Canberra City skyline through the multiple French doors opening wide onto the front verandah, and another that spills out onto the rear deck and pool area. The home is quite capable of entertaining family and friends regardless of the seasons or the weather.
From the kitchen breakfast bar the view encompasses the massive Eucalyptus growing on the rear reserve that runs behind the property, accessed via the yard's rear gate where you can explore the bush and the well worn walking trails.
Interestingly, this home was designed and built by the owners' friend and award-winning architect, Ian Slater whilst they were on an overseas posting. Clearly he surpassed expectations by succeeding in maximizing the location and the views and delivering the home the owners required. Timber features in many areas of the home, a trademark style of Ian Slater's who was well known for his work around the National Capital, especially the Olympic Pool in Civic that won the Sulman Award in 1955.
Surrounded by established gardens the home is a showcase of contemporary design and it could be lived in very comfortably for many, many more years or updated if required.
Campbell is now in a substantial transition stage with exceptional development within and adjacent to the suburb. Notably the C5 development nearing completion and offering a variety of cafe and dining options, with many more to open along Constitution Ave through to Civic.
Majura Shopping precinct is now the preferred option for weekly shopping by many residents here, with Canberra City, Kingston Foreshores, Manuka and Griffith offering a range of premier restaurants and boutiques, all easily accessed. A variety of quality schools are also close by.
Campbell really does sit in the center of all Canberra offers.
Features Include:
- Dress circle position on a large 1671m block
- Ian Slater design
- Four bedroom home, 3 bathrooms
- Backing reserve parkland
- Stunning views across Canberra's City skyline
- Front Verandah
- Formal entry hall
- Generous formal lounge room
- High ceilings throughout and stunning exposed beams
- Original kitchen with generous storage facilities, dishwasher and electric cooking
- Meals area and breakfast bar with stunning outlook to the rear yard
- Family room with striking timber flooring and access to the rear yard
- Enclosed sun room
- Double doors to rear yard from main bedroom
- Library (or parents retreat) with storage shelves, and balcony
- Built-in robes to all bedrooms
- Hallway cupboard and cupboard at entry
- Split system in lounge room, kitchen, family room and all bedrooms
- Under house storage
- Rewired electrical circuit
- Electric hot water unit
- Established gardens
- Double automatic garaging plus ample off street parking
- Large paved rear yard
- Store room and tool shed
- Concrete in ground swimming pool
UCV: $1,016,000
Rates: $6244.85 per annum
EER: 0 stars
Built: 1964
Living Size: 279m (approx.)
Land Size: 1671m2