10 Horsley Crescent

Melba ACT 2615

#soldbymcreynolds #soldbycris $975,000A home for all seasons - wonderful both indoors and out! 199m2 approx. of living plus the expansive outdoor area!All electric with solar panels and heating/cooling systems to every room!There is a lovely, big-boned 70s grace to this generous family home set in a wonderful friendly street. The perfect plan privatises the master suite and gifts big garden views to the other three bedrooms. A choice of generous living spaces allows for separation and togetherness and the direct access to alfresco decking is perfect for entertaining. Clever updates lend a sustainable punch, delivering boosted insulation, solar panels and all electric appliances including reverse cycle split systems throughout the entire home.The attractive modernist form with flat roof and wide fascia sits nicely behind deep established gardens. The front veranda enjoys elevated views out to the distant horizon. There are two driveways one taking you to the carport and the other to the converted single garage with a large granite bay providing plenty of off-street parking.The sprawling combined living and dining room enjoys a nice transparency, as rows of casement windows frame the landscape. A faux wall throws in interesting architectural lines and perfectly delineates cosy living from formal dining. From here there is easy flow to the central family hub, think big kitchen, combined meals and family area opening to a huge, covered timber deck designed for alfresco living all year round.The kitchen has great storage, including a step-in-pantry, providing a spot for everything. There are quality appliances from Bosch, including a dishwasher and a handy adjacent laundry which opens to the garden.The master bedroom with ensuite is a true retreat and steps down to a private space with glass sliders onto a garden nook. From here you look out to the beautiful weeping cherry, think rumpus, sitting area, home office or an extra bedroom if required.The opposing end of the home is given over to three generous bedrooms, all with built-in-robes, split systems and ceiling fans. A duo of floor-up-windows in each room, welcomes light and all three rooms are handy to a large family bathroom with a spa bath.The home is within walking distance to a great choice of schools, parks and transport; Mount Rogers, Ginninderra Creek, BMX, tennis and Melba Half Acre Wood. It is surrounded by green spaces and reserve. Close to the fabulous Melba shops, with local favourite Caf Mam, famous for its delicious pastries and vegan options, the home is also close to the Belconnen precinct, connecting you to a plethora of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Handy to the University of Canberra, AIS, Lake Ginninderra and Bruce stadium.features..lovely updated four-bedroom ensuite home set in a family friendly street.attractive 70's modernist form.deep frontage and elevated front veranda.expansive open plan living with delineated dining space.central family hub with open plan kitchen, family and dining, spilling to the large covered deck.kitchen with step-in-pantry, peninsula seating and quality all electric appliances from Bosch, including a dishwasher.skylight.adjacent laundry with direct garden access.sequestered master retreat with bedroom and a living area that merges to private alfresco nook and garden.ensuite bathroom and built-in-robe.three bedrooms on the opposing side of the home, all with built-in-robes and ceiling fans.large family bathroom with spa bath.reverse cycle split systems to every room in the home.6.6KW solar array (battery ready).new roof.insulation replaced throughout and added to the walls.all electric (no gas).as new carpet throughout.large entertainers' deck with pergola, heater and sun umbrella.lovely landscaped mature gardens, with flowering perennials, synthetic grass and mature trees.storage for bikes etc behind the roller door (approx. metre).surrounded by green spaces including Melba Four Acre Woods and wetlands.close to the walking trails of Mount Rogers.walking distance to schools, including pre-school, primary (Mount Rogers and St Monica's), Melba Copland College Secondary Schools high school and college campuses. Saint Francis Xavier isn't far via bus or bike.close to the walking trails of Mt Rogers Reserve.3.9 kms to central Belconnen.come and enjoy this wonderful friendly neighbourhood with neighbours that look out for each otherEER: 3Land Size: 741m2 Land Value: $596,000Land Rates: $3,262 approx. per annumInternal living: 199m2 approx.