81 Dominion Cct, Deakin is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom House with 3 parking spaces and was built in 1950. The property has a land size of 2044m2 and floor size of 544m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in April 2022.
With an incredible Paul Tilse-led renovation in 2011 that fuses Palm Springs and classic Hollywood glamour with sophisticated contemporary comfort, this soul-soothing home has sublime spaces for socialising, intimate nooks for sitting back and slowing down, and outdoor spaces that are as attractive and luxurious as the indoors.
The U-shaped floorplan provides maximum privacy with a central courtyard and a magnificent 15 metre long white tiled infinity wet edged pool complete with 12-person spa forming the home's picture-perfect nucleus.
Created for the design-loving entertainer, a sunken formal lounge offers a symphony of features. There's the wide-board cedar-lined 5m ceiling, the original fireplace with 3m mantle, and the full-height windows with views to the pool and to a second stunning private courtyard with tranquility ponds and water feature.
Fully equipped with every imaginable integrated appliance and with a five-seater island and supersized adjacent scullery that includes three workstations, the sensational designer kitchen is a crowd-pleasing catering powerhouse.
Imported black-marble floors that flow from all the living areas to the outdoors provide remarkable continuity, seamlessly tying all of these spaces together.
This is a home that keeps on unveiling astonishing spaces. The palatial master suite has stunning dual aspect over the pool and gardens; a huge ensuite with marble and high end materials and fixtures and views to its own private courtyard; and an envy-evoking bespoke walk-in wardrobe and dressing room.
There's a second bedroom with ensuite with the same opulent selections in all bathrooms throughout, a sunken billards/games room with access to the pool, a charming formal dining room, a versatile room currently used as library/music room, a gym or office annexe or the option to convert to a teenager's retreat, plus a self-contained freestanding studio.
Set in sensational DZ-designed gardens on one of Canberra's blue-ribbon streets within walking distance of elite schools, bushland trails and boutique shopping, homes of this exceptional style and calibre are a true market rarity.
FEATURES
Architect-extended five-bedroom home plus self-contained studio
Exclusive street an easy walk to quality schools and shops
Formal entry with vintage Murano chandelier & European oak timber floor
Sitting room, or library/music room with double sliding doors and private courtyard garden views
Dining room with bespoke vintage Scolari light fixture and a full wall of windows looking out to a private courtyard garden
Sunken lounge with dual-aspect full-height windows, courtyard and pool views and access, cedar-lined 5m ceilings and huge wood fireplace with large mantle
Sunken wine tasting room off lounge with wine storage for hundreds of bottles
Open-plan family and dining room with beadboard-lined cathedral ceiling and glass sliding doors with concealed screens and direct access to pool
Impressive designer kitchen with ribbon window, integrated Siemen's wall and steam ovens, oversized Electrolux fridge/freezer, new Smeg cooktop and Bosch dishwasher, custom timber veneer joinery, Corian benchtops and a 3m island bench that seats five
Enormous scullery/catering prep room with three workstations, incredible storage, sink, 2nd dishwasher and fittings for a second, plumbed-in refrigerator
Sunken billiards/games room with custom storage and fully retractable glass doors leading to pool terrace
Grand master suite with full retractable sliding doors to pool area, luxury ensuite with two dedicated vanities and hidden storage, large shower, separate bathtub + views to a private courtyard
Bespoke master walk-in wardrobe with natural light, integrated ironing station, mirrored dressing room and extraordinary storage
Four additional bedrooms, one with luxe ensuite, and a guest bedroom with direct access to a full guest bathroom
Family bathroom with walk-in storage, floor-to-ceiling marble tiles, double sink and hidden storage
Additional powder room in bedroom wing
Large mudroom and laundry with custom storage, dedicated clothes airing and access from the garage
Gym or home office annexe, or could easily become teenagers retreat with its own entrance
Ducted vacuuming
Reverse-cycle heating and air-conditioning throughout
In-slab hydronic heating, with provision for hydronic radiator heating
Integrated sound system throughout
Imported black marble tiles to bathrooms, living areas and outdoor areas
Freestanding self-contained studio
Magnificent 15 m white tiled infinity wet edged chlorinated pool with fully automatic cleaning - solar and gas heated - with stacked stone feature wall + 12-person spa
Outdoor powder room and pool maintenance storage shed
Double garage with marine-grade-timber automatic door, dedicated workshop and storage
Additional onsite parking space
Designer gardens with professionally installed lighting, multiple courtyards, water features, poolside garden terrace, an avenue of Manchurian pears, Japanese maples, magnolias, conifer privacy hedging, creeping figs, to name a few - and fully integrated irrigation + water tank
Back-to-base alarm system
The size of Deakin is approximately 3.6 square kilometres. It has 7 parks covering nearly 29.2% of total area. The population of Deakin in 2016 was 2878 people. By 2021 the population was 3124 showing a population growth of 8.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Deakin is 10-19 years. Households in Deakin are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Deakin work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 73.00% of the homes in Deakin were owner-occupied compared with 70.60% in 2016.
Deakin has 2,015 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Deakin have seen a 32.52% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 29.80% increase. As at 31 December 2025:
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