13 Canterbury Crescent

13 Canterbury Crescent, Deakin

Sleek, Sophisticated & Rejuvenated Iconic Palm Springs Residence

$2,825,000

Nestled in a tightly-held precinct and offering a lush park-like 1,452m2 holding, this original and unique Palm Springs style entertainer’s residence of generous proportions (approx. 285m2) is surrounded by superb street appeal opposite the distinguished Prime Minister’s Lodge with substantial parkland surrounds. Designed in 1959 by acclaimed Melbourne architects, Chancellor and Patrick, renowned for respecting Usonian house principles, the recently renovated home offers a light and bright contemporary lifestyle through generous floor to ceiling windows throughout. Embracing the clean lines of mid-century modern design, Canberra’s original and iconic Palm Springs home focuses on easy-living offering expansive lounge, separate dining and open plan living areas with wonderful aspect to private entertaining courtyard with swimming pool and lush gardens. The luxe designer kitchen with high quality appliances, stone benchtops and separate pantry compliment the meal booth and living areas. A complimentary mix of timber, tiles and carpet adorn the house throughout. The home includes five generous bedrooms with an ensuite, two bathrooms and separate study. Wonderful lush segregated gardens offer fabulous play opportunities for children whilst its locality allows for a short stroll/drive to Manuka Village, Deakin shopping centre, City and Woden.

Highlights

Highly desirable location opposite parkland and arguably the safest neighbourhood opposite the Prime Minister’s residence
Superb street appeal with large land holding of 1,452m2
Tastefully renovated contemporary residence with superb fixtures and fittings
Gorgeous private courtyard ideal for entertaining
Large 10m concrete swimming pool – tastefully covered with a deck but easily reinstated
Stunning new kitchen and pantry with high quality appliances and caesarstone benchtops
New blinds and plantation shutters, new light fittings throughout
Low maintenance irrigated gardens
Multi head and wifi-enabled split systems heating and cooling to all rooms
2 x Hot water tanks service the home
New floor coverings throughout featuring timber, tiles and carpets
Ceiling heights vary between 2.7m to 3m
Original open fireplace – stylishly fitted with AV joinery but easily reinstated
Newly renovated bathrooms
Extensive security cameras and alarm system, secure access gate
Double carport, storeroom and storage cupboards
Extensive use of low maintenance artificial grass in vast open garden spaces
Landscaped by Harris Hobbs Landscape Architects
Designed in 1959 by Nationally regarded Melbourne architects, Chancellor and Patrick
Featured in “100 Canberra Houses – A Century of Capital Architecture,” published by Tim Reeves and Alan Roberts. A compendium of private and public dwellings from the first 100 years of Canberra.