35 Ben Blakeney Street, Bonner, ACT, 2914

If you are looking for a spacious quality home in a quiet leafy street, surrounded by other quality homes, then this might be the one. The chocolate, mocha and caramel tones of the bricks have a distinctive and charming feel, and the split-level design makes good use of the block. The front yard is nicely landscaped, including lots of standard roses. The street trees blossom and change with the seasons. The back yard has a lemon tree, raised veggie beds which enjoy all-day sun in the growing season, a 4000-litre rain-water tank, room for a trampoline and plenty of lawn for the kids or the dog to run through the sprinkler on a hot day. The entrance to this home will probably make an impression on your friends, relatives and visitors. Outside the front door is a nice weatherproof porch with a timber deck, glass balustrade, and video doorbell with intercom. Inside the front door is an entry hall with a sky window, a wall niche which would be perfect for showing off an art piece or objets d’art, and a delightful pendent light fitting in the void above which could be switched out for a chandelier, if you wanted to make a bigger statement. While the floorplan has lots of familiar elements and is very practical, there are a few things here which one does not see every day. A purpose-built study nook off the passageway would makes the perfect place for the family desktop computer. There is a second living area with the versatility to be a rumpus, a formal lounge or formal dining room, as well as the block-out blinds and connectivity to be an excellent theatre room or gaming room. The west wing has the main bathroom, a separate toilet, and three generously proportioned bedrooms, each with built-ins. The master suite located on the other side of the house offers a bit of a parent’s retreat. There are some other nice touches, which will be appreciated by the new owners. One of these is the bamboo floors throughout the living areas, which is as pleasant under foot as it is on the eye. The family room off the kitchen feels like a giant sunroom with its northerly aspect and abundant natural light. There is so much space here to entertain family, friends and guests both indoors and outdoors, as the expansive living area also leads out on to an extended deck which runs underneath an alfresco and then a covered pergola. The three windows in the master bedroom offer a delightful triptych onto some iconic views, including Mt Ainslie and the Civic and Yerrabi skylines. The garage has a nook, which would be perfect for a workbench or little project area. And, you would get no complaints at all from Harry Potter about the roomy under-stair storage. The big kitchen island is a stand-out with a breakfast bar on one side and 40mm stone benchtops big enough for a smorgasbord. The serious cook will have plenty of space for his or her pots and pans with 23 kitchen drawers, double-door pantry and other cabinets, all with a high-gloss finish which is easy to keep clean. The laundry includes 8 cupboards, a linen press, and just outside the laundry door is a fold-away clothes line which enjoys the afternoon sun. But, wait, there’s more. There is a completely self-contained unit, which could be used by family members who are looking for some independence. Perfect for a teenage retreat for a family member who likes to come home late or entertain guests without waking up the rest of the family. It also has potential for inter-generational living, especially for grandparents who would like to live close to family but maintain some independence without encroaching on the younger generations. With its own letterbox, its own entrance, its own courtyard and deck, and separately metered electricity, 35B has potential to be either a home business, or generate some income as an airbnb or a long-term let. The unit has a Toshiba electric air conditioner, walk-through laundry, two built-in robes, and a generously proportioned bedroom/office and living area. This ain’t no kitchenette, but rather a full-sized kitchen with a U-shaped, wrap-around, tiled splashback, double sinks, dishwasher, large fridge alcove, large pantry, rangehood, and plenty of cupboard and bench space. Features: • Timber-look, remote-control garage door • Floor-to-ceiling tiles in the washrooms • Ducted evaporate cooling • Rainfall showerheads • Ducted gas heating • Wall-hung vanities • Double towel rails • Bosch appliances • Security cameras • Colorbond roof • Gas hot water • Satellite dish • Roller blinds • NBN FTTP To avoid disappointment, early inspection is recommended.