Bring the outside in at 47 Bainton Crescent. Photo: Zango.
Perched at the top of the street, with panoramic mountain views and an architectural flair for space and light, 47 Bainton Crescent in Melba is the kind of suburban sanctuary that people search for all their lives.
This spacious, elegant, four-bedroom, three-bathroom home with extensions designed by Anna Pender is all about connection with the outside world; from the view of the garden from the sunroom all the way to distant ranges, the home is a refuge you’ll love instantly.
This home makes a strong first impression. When you go upstairs to the living room, you’ll be struck by the sweeping views of mountains in the distance, as seen through large windows that let in the daylight beautifully.
“People love the position. You can see all three mountains: Ainslie, Majura and Black Mountain,” real estate agent Cris O’Brien from home.byholly says.
The view runs for miles and encompasses everything from the mountains, the Belconnen skyline and the bush in between. You’ll certainly never feel boxed in.
The panorama gives this feeling of openness and scale that extends to the living room itself. With high ceilings and skylight-inspired top windows, even on a winter day, you’ll get sunshine.
“It takes the view from all aspects, wherever you look you bring the outside in” Cris says.
The living room is wonderfully open, connected to the kitchen and dining room. Whether you’re cooking or entertaining, it’s easy to be a part of the conversation. The home is perfect for bringing some friends over, sipping wine and enjoying the view.
“It’s a very social space,” Cris says.
The kitchen is central to that space. It really stands out with Brazilian marble countertops and new Bosch appliances.
You can be thankful that the landscaping is already done at this property. The garden really shows the care and love that the previous owners had for it.
It’s a curated sanctuary with benches so you can sit and unwind. The water feature, nestled in between ferns and rustling water plants is so peaceful, it’s hard to imagine a better place to set up a picnic blanket in the sun.
But the garden is not just for aesthetics. This is a proper functional garden where you can test out your green thumb or enjoy the citrus trees that are already there and ready to fruit.
“The garden is an urban pantry with wicking beds, citrus and fruit trees. Combine that with the water tanks and solar panels and you’re self-sufficient,” Cris says.
“It’s a working garden, but you can also just sit and enjoy it.”
There’s room for kids to run around and play while you watch from the jacuzzi in the sunroom designed by architect Anna Pender. The sunroom feels like a Finnish sauna retreat with timber ceilings and walls, and the seating area is perfect for an informal dinner with friends.
On a warm day, the best spot is out in the alfresco dining area, where you can take in the greenery.
The home has so much potential for a family looking to expand.
The floor plan across two levels is ideal for older kids who need their own space. There are so many options with this property!
“The layout of the home is so multi-functional. Downstairs is a perfect teenagers retreat. It’s a home that can adapt as family dynamics change; the space downstairs could also easily be converted to a home office space,” Cris says.
The property is in a great spot, showing all the best of Canberra’s reputation as the bush capital. Mt Rogers – a mountain biking and hiking hotspot – is just a stone’s throw away.
If you like your amenities on the more sedate side, you’ll love the Melba shops, a growing centre of local food, coffee and bar culture – and it’s just a few minutes away.
“The Melba shops are definitely the place to be,” Cris says about the emerging local food scene.
The home is also close to primary and secondary schools, making it the ideal place to bring up kids.
To find out more about 47 Bainton Cresecent in Melba, contact Cris O’Brien at cris@homebyholly.com.au or 0409 308 038, and keep up with all the hottest listings on Zango.
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