A light-filled Bruce family home with a lush backdrop

61 Jaeger Circuit, Bruce
​$1.5-$1.6 million
6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 car spaces
Inspect on Saturday from 1pm-1.45pm
Peter Blackshaw Real Estate, Debbie Maddigan 0413 621 131 

There’s a sense of magic to a property with different levels, nooks and crannies.

When you’re designing a house and backyard on a 2000-square-metre-plus block like that at 61 Jaeger Circuit – Bruce’s biggest property – there’s bound to be a few.

Behind an unassuming facade is this spacious house full of character and charm, from sloping, raked ceilings to light-filling windows, including numerous sky lights.

All the main living areas flow onto a large, covered alfresco space, including the carpeted lounge at the front of the house.

It leads into the open-plan kitchen and meals area, complete with caesarstone benchtops, AEG appliances, plenty of storage and a seamless bay window above the sink.

At the rear is a family room, with extra windows taking advantage of a soaring ceiling. A study nook is up a small set of stairs.

A lovely landscaped garden and the suburb’s established flora create a lush backdrop.

Outside, a set of steps leads from the paved entertaining area to a fenced in-ground pool, plus an established vegie patch.

Another set of steps leads up to the tennis court and another covered area with views of Black Mountain.

Privacy is paramount, with more greenery shielding even the most elevated parts of the property.

Inside, the master bedroom is on the upper level and has backyard access, a walk-in wardrobe and an en suite with a large shower and double vanity.

A second bedroom on the same floor contains a small set of steps to an attic-style loft.

The remaining bedrooms are on the main floor and feature built-in robes. They are serviced by a large bathroom complete with two toilets (one separate), a shower and a luxurious built-in spa bath beneath a window.

Other shared spaces include a study at the front of the house, a separate garage and studio near the street and an extra garage with storage at the rear of the property.

Owner Emma says her family have enjoyed their home of about five years. She described a peaceful property set among a tight-knit community.

“It’s just been fantastic. It’s a busy family home.”

We love: The various angles and windows throughout the house create a light-filled home with character.

Need to know: Highest recorded sale in Bruce (past 12 months): $1.7 million for 9 Weatherburn Place, November, 2015.  Recent sales: $1,605,000 for 9 Weatherburn Place, in January; $1,435,000 for 42 Jaeger Circuit, in August, and $1.35 million for 46 Jaeger Circuit, in February.

Surrounding area: Bruce is in the Belconnen region and features a diverse range of housing stock. The suburb is home to GIO Stadium, the Australian Institute of Sport, Calvary Hospital and the University of Canberra. Bruce also features pockets of green space including Gossan Hill Nature Reserve.