65 Onkaparinga Cres, Kaleen ACT 2617

The home is sheltered by gum trees, softened by strappy native grasses. There is a private driveway that connects to a garage and plenty of extra off-street parking in the dedicated gravel bay. A second apron provides the possibility of circular flow, making parking multiple cars super easy.

A stunning large timber door sets the scene, ushering to the welcoming front foyer with hooks for hanging coats and winter woollies.

From here the social arena beckons, flowing in a relaxed curve to the north, where glass sliders open to the fresh air of the garden. Floating floors stretch warm underfoot, as white-washed walls bounce sunlight into the open spaces, and large windows capture elevated tree-top views.

The modern kitchen sits central and gifts sightlines to the kids at play in both the back garden and the living areas. Finished in a monochromatic scheme with banks of crisp white cabinetry, this robust family hub is both elegant and highly functional. A floating island creates a relaxed gathering spot, as expansive stone worktops make life easy. There are quality appliances from Bosch and a sleek integrated two-drawer dishwasher from Fisher & Paykel. We love the herringbone tiled splashback in matte black, and the soft sage veining within the organic benchtops, like a scattering of dropped gum leaves.

The white palette and striking black herringbone tiling is continued in the adjacent bar with integrated wine fridge. The entire open kitchen and dining arena perfect for entertaining with its wonderful garden alignment and flow to deck, shaded by a gorgeous chestnut tree.

The private wing extends peacefully to the north-east and houses three bedrooms, the laundry and a contemporary family bathroom, with relaxing tub. The master bedroom incorporates ample built-in-storage and a modernised ensuite bathroom with rain shower. The second bedroom pleases with a wall of robes and a clever integrated study nook. Bedroom three gifts floating shelves for display, and a sunny northern aspect.

A terracing of garden beds, soft lawn and gravelled fire-pit arena provides a variety of spaces to commune and play. One imagines relaxed gatherings with family and friends, the barbecue sizzling. Think evenings too…dining alfresco, welcome summer breezes, the sky filled with stars. Or on cold nights, toasting marshmallows in the company of loved ones and the warm hug of the fire.

Kaleen is in the Belconnen district and shoulders the inner north suburbs of Lyneham and O'Connor, connecting to Gungaderra Grasslands Nature Reserve. This central, inner locale makes Kaleen a highly coveted suburb - close to transport, great schools, the UC, CIT, AIS and Canberra Stadium. With plenty of parks, bike and walking trails, the home is also handy to Kaleen Plaza, and just a short 10-minute drive to Belconnen and 18 minutes to the CBD.

features.

.beautifully renovated three bedroom family home on a peaceful loop street

.moments from parkland and reserve

.light filled and airy

.three bedrooms and an open plan living, dining and kitchen

.easy drift to rear deck and expansive private gardens

.main living area with elevated views

.open kitchen and dining area spilling to deck

.contemporary kitchen with banks of crisp white storage, black tiled splashback, floating island, stone benchtops, benchtop pop up power boards, quality appliances from Bosch, including a 90cm oven and induction cooktop and a sleek integrated two-drawer dishwasher from Fisher & Paykel

.adjacent bar with integrated wine fridge

.master bedroom with wall of built-in-robes and ensuite bathroom

.bedroom two with built-in-robes and integrated study nook

.bedroom three with floating shelves and northern aspect

.modernised family bathroom finished in fresh whites with relaxing bathtub

.separate toilet

.internal laundry with direct garden access

.hallway niche for Wi-Fi and device charging

.extra-large linen closet

.evaporative cooling and ducted gas

.hybrid timber flooring and carpet

.dual blinds

.double glazing to two bedrooms

.large sunny backyard with elevated decking, soft lawn and gravel firepit area

.private driveway ushering to single garage with rear roller door for easy access

.additional gravel parking bay and second driveway apron for circular flow

.walking distance to parks and reserve

.handy to Kaleen Plaza and a variety of schools

.close to transport and not far from the dynamic inner-north

.10 minutes to the Belconnen precinct and 15 minutes to the CBD

EER: 3.5

Land size: 679m2  (approx)

UV: $619,000

Rates $3,551 (approx)

Land Tax: $6,209(approx) if rented

Living area: 138m2 (approx)

Year built - 1978 (approx)