$2,675,000
3B Arkana Street, Yarralumla ACT 2600
Resort-style living within Embassy Belt
Arkana Street in Yarralumla serves as home to the Belgian, Irish, Spanish and American embassies, but it's more than just a prestigious diplomatic enclave - it's also a place that a few fortunate Canberrans call home. Set back on a deep 1393m2 block, behind walls - a rarity in themselves - and shaded by leafy canopies is a hidden residential gem that offers privacy and resort-style living. A long driveway arrives at an entrance and a double garage, with an Italian ceramic tiled staircase leading to double front doors and into the entry of the home. A tiled reception foyer leads into a generous, formal lounge, highlighted by picture windows and a gas log fireplace. An adjoining kitchen, casual meals and family room is distinguished by a four-metre Caesar stone benchtop and access to a rear terrace and garden. The kitchen is a chef's delight with substantial preparation space, cabinets, drawers and stainless steel appliances while coffee-coloured glass splashbacks provide highlight colour. An adjoining laundry features custom-designed spaces, a ducted dryer and also has a Caesar stone benchtop. A spacious formal dining room can easily seat 12 and enjoys views overlooking the pool. Custom-designed cabinets provide plenty of storage for crockery, cutlery and glassware. One of the home's many highlights is its main bathroom, a 2006 HIA bathroom renovation winner. It features underfloor heating, two skylights, floor-to-ceiling tiles and exclusive fittings. The king-sized master bedroom has a wall of built-in robes fitted with plenty of shelves, drawers and hanging space while its luxury ensuite has copper effect highlight tiles and a remote-controlled skylight. A further four bedrooms adjoin, all double sized with built-in robes. Downstairs, further surprises await. There's a study area with custom-designed joinery, with separate external access ideal as a home office. Accessed through double doors is the garage, with further storage and workshop area. A large living area features a separate bathroom with pool access. A wet bar offers potential for a kitchenette that could convert the space into a self-contained apartment. The pool, set in sandstone, is hidden from street view by high walls and shaded by Oleander and Hibiscus trees. An entertaining area adjoins and the alluring combination offers the promise of endless Summer months spent in resort-style relaxation. This home will surprise and delight. The attention to detail and the inclusion of high end fixtures and fittings make a bold statement. This is a residence that holds to the highest standards of its Yarralumla location and it promises an effortless welcome to a new family looking to move in and to immediately begin to enjoy its easy living character. With its central location in the embassy belt of Yarralumla, 3B Arkana Street is close to schools, shops and a short stroll to the Lake. Features: Large 1393sqm landscaped block Architect designed by Anthony W. Mathews Double brick construction 5 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Double garage with workshop area and under house storage HIA bathroom renovation winner Double glazed windows and doors Ducted gas heating throughout Evaporative cooling throughout the main floor Electric heated floor tiles in ensuite and main bathroom 3.2Kw solar power and evac tube hot water heating system Extensive LED lighting Ducted vacuum Bespoke kitchen and laundry Basement rumpus/pool room and study Sandstone surrounded nine metre salt-water swimming pool with gas heating Central location in embassy belt, close to schools, shops and a short stroll to the Lake
Property details
- Property type: House
- Energy efficiency rating: 3.5