There are some surprise features in store for potential buyers behind the doors of 34 Rachel Makinson Street in Gindinderry’s Strathnairn. Photos: McIntyre Property.
Attention to detail is what stands out in this resort-style home in Strathnairn.
Selling agent Maya Rourke from McIntyre Property said the four-bedroom, two-bathroom home at 34 Rachel Makinson Street has a combination of characteristics that will make it stand out in a crowd.
“This home has a lot of personality,” she said.
“The owners have created it from top to bottom and have added their own design flair as they wanted something different from your usual cookie-cutter-style home.
“There will be some buyers who might find some of the touches not what they’d expect, but there’ll also be plenty of others who will love them from first sight.”
Situated on an elevated and low maintenance 669 sqm block in the ACT’s first 6-star Green Star development, the property offers the epitome of indoor-outdoor living.
Stylish double sliding doors lead you out to the alfresco entertaining area and inground mineral and heated pool area.
Inside, there’s a designated media room and a floor plan that allows for retreat and seclusion for both parents and children, as well as a spacious open-plan living area where everyone can come together.
“It is a brilliant family home,” said Maya.
“The pool and alfresco area will be an absolute hit over summer, and the three additional bedrooms have their own living area, complete with a study.
“There are a lot of feature walls which are a real standout.”
The main bedroom offers a well-thought-out parent’s retreat.
Segregated from the rest of the home, you will find a spacious bedroom, a walk-in robe with its own make-up vanity and an ensuite bathroom with floating vanity and double sinks.
“And the shower, well it’s huge! It’s a double-head shower, but you could fit a lot of people in there!”
The main bedroom also offers access to its very own private outdoor area.
There is ducted reverse-cycle heating and cooling, quality blackout blinds and sheer curtains throughout, a 10,000-litre water tank and battery-ready solar panels also on the list of features.
Maya said she was drawn to many of the design features when she first saw the home.
“When I first walked in, I loved the burnished concrete flooring. Then there’s the high ceilings and all the natural light.
“There’s so much personality and special finishes from the tiling in the bathroom to the matching of the external tiles from the front of the house to the back.
“And the kitchen is absolutely stunning with the colour contrast of the custom cabinetry and that tiffany blue splashback. There’s also a butler’s pantry, which completes the picture of the perfect place to cook and entertain.”
Around 2300 residents already call Strathnairn home. The suburb is known for its urban design and long-term liveability, designed with renewable energy and emerging technologies front of mind.
If you love a hike or a bushwalk to reconnect with nature, you’ll appreciate the access to the Ginninderry Conservation Corridor, which incorporates land along the Murrumbidgee River and Ginninderra Creek.
The street names of Strathnairn are all a nod to remarkable individuals and groups who have contributed to primary industry and regional service across Australia. They include people who dedicated themselves to the wool industry or to services within regional communities. There are also streets named after groups associated with the development of the pastoral industry, a breed of sheep, a community arts association, and even one named after a fence.
Rachel Makinson Street is named in honour of Dr Kathleen Rachel Makinson AM (1917–2014), a textile physicist who was prominent in the field of research about the nature of wool competing against manufactured synthetic fibres. In 1977, she became the first female Chief Research Scientist at the CSIRO, and throughout her lifetime, she was an advocate for the rights of women scientists to work on equal terms with their male colleagues.
“The area has a lot to offer, and you’d be in a family-orientated neighbourhood with very community-minded people,” said Maya.
“It’s close to schools, and Strathnairn Primary School is being built and is expected to open in 2026. There’s public transport that comes through every 30 minutes, and there are three parks nearby, including a designated dog park.”
The home is open for inspection on Saturday, 19 October, between 10:30 am and 11:30 am, and will be auctioned at 1 pm on Saturday, 9 November.
To find out more about 34 Rachel Makinson St, Strathnairn, or arrange an inspection, contact Maya Rourke from McIntyre Property on 0466 374 993 and be sure to check out all the latest listings on Zango.
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