28 Mugga Way

Red Hill ACT 2603

A multitude of living spaces provides versatility and options for an office with a private entry, a studio with outdoor access, a sunny sitting room and a library or reading room. There is also a formal dining room plus a charming breakfast room, both with easy access to the kitchen.

An enclosed annexe leads to the beautifully rendered Chapel. This space is extremely bright and welcoming, benefitting from floor-to-ceiling windows, pale rafters, a courtyard and 4 entry points. The Chapel incorporates a full kitchen with servery and numerous rooms that could be used for meditation, counselling or office work. One has its own powder room.

Surrounded by lush lawns, flowers in bloom, mature trees and productive gardens that have frequently been open for community events, this property has long been admired. Originally built by the 'Prince of the Press Gallery' Joe Alexander on land sold to him by the former Prime Minister Billy Hughes, Joe and his wife Katherine were renowned for being generous with the 'fruits and blossoms of their glorious garden'.

Arguably one of the most coveted locations in Canberra, in the heart of Old Red Hill. A short walk to the Canberra Grammar School and Canberra Girls Grammar schools, Manuka, Red Hill and Deakin Shops as well as an array of cafes, restaurants and services within the inner south. Close to Parliamentary Triangle, Lake Burley Griffin, and the Kingston Foreshore and only 10 minutes from the CBD and Canberra Airport.

*Subject to ACT planning approvals

FEATURES
Quiet sanctuary
Expansive 5001 sqm block
Substantial residence backing directly onto Red Hill Nature Reserve
Chapel with preparation rooms, plus kitchen with Miele appliances and bathroom
Exquisite gardens of lush lawn, mature trees, roses, rhododendrons, pieris, azaleas, magnolias, camellias, and a range of fruit trees, just to name a few
Secure, gated front entry
Magnificent circular drive
8 spacious bedrooms, one with accessible ensuite and one with access to the rear terrace
Formal lounge with original concealed double doors, original fireplace, pelmet lighting, sconces and vintage chandelier, walnut panelling
Multiple versatile rooms
Period fireplaces + period treasures including antique front door
Ducted heating and cooling
Reverse-cycle unit to chapel
Neat kitchen with walk-in pantry
Sinks to some bedrooms + numerous bathrooms
Excellent storage throughout
Sunny rear terrace
External toilet
Large water tank
Wood store
Garden sheds and glasshouses