Privately positioned in one of Red Hill's most peaceful, tree-lined streets, this spacious family residence combines contemporary living with warmth, character and an exceptional connection to Canberra's diplomatic history. Built in 1962, the home was the long-term residence of Sir Nick Parkinson, the former Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Australian Ambassador to Washington - lending the property a rare and distinguished provenance.
Set high on an elevated and generous 1,047m² block and surrounded by nature reserve, the home boasts leafy treetop outlooks, mountain glimpses and remarkable privacy, while still maintaining a wonderful sense of openness. Architecturally distinctive for its era, the residence was purposefully oriented due north to capture winter sunlight, with extensive use of windows, full-length verandas and excellent cross ventilation to harness cooling summer breezes.
Renovated in 2006 and again in 2022, the home now presents as a refined contemporary residence while retaining its original character. Timber floors, louvre shutters and thoughtfully curated interiors balance clean modern design with warmth, creating spaces that feel both stylish and welcoming.

The home offers versatile and spacious living areas ideal for family life and entertaining. The main living room, complete with original wood fireplace, flows directly out to a deck overlooking the inviting swimming pool and pool deck, with custom-built outdoor storage thoughtfully incorporated for pool toys and outdoor cushions. This garden oasis is beautifully landscaped with mature shade trees, providing a practical yet tranquil setting for entertaining or simply unwinding amid delightful birdlife, including resident bowerbirds.

From the kitchen and meals area, a separate rear entertaining space opens to the gardens, offering an additional private alfresco setting within the peaceful surrounds of the backyard. The sleek kitchen itself features stone benchtops with generous preparation space and quality appliances, including a brand new Smeg oven.

Four stylish bedrooms have tastefully upgraded bathrooms, with a freestanding deep bathtub strategically placed in the decking area behind 2 of the upper bedrooms with stacked full length glass doors providing a serene retreat setting.
Downstairs, a generous additional living area, along with a rumpus and family room or study/library with built-in shelving, opens directly to the front and side gardens, creating flexible zones for extended family living. This area can also easily be adapted and used as a 5th bedroom. A wine cellar, generous storage and off-street parking for 3 plus cars add further everyday practicality and convenience.

Thoughtfully designed, historically significant and beautifully positioned, this is a superb offering in Red Hill just moments from Red Hill Nature Reserve, Canberra's top schools, boutique shopping, popular attractions and dining precincts as well as many of Canberra's services and conveniences.


Features:
• Architecturally distinctive 1962 residence with notable Canberran history
• Elevated 1,047m² block in a tranquil, leafy Red Hill street
• Contemporary family home retaining warmth and character
• Four stylish bedrooms (all with built in robes) - with a 5th possible bedroom option – on the bottom level family/library space easily adapted to become a bedroom
• Family/Library with custom shelving – on the lower level
• Rumpus – currently set up as a study with shelving
• Tastefully upgraded bathrooms
• Sleek kitchen with stone benchtops, quality appliances and brand new Smeg oven
• Spacious living room with wood fireplace and direct deck access
• Dining area opening to rear entertaining space and gardens
• Multiple living zones including rumpus and family/study/library with built-in shelving
• Heated swimming pool (Salt) with pool deck + custom-built outdoor storage
• Multiple outdoor entertaining areas (front, rear, side and deck)
• Har wood timber flooring on the upper level
• Louvre shutters
• Extensive windows capturing natural light and winter sun
• Ducted heating
• Cooling system upstairs
• Alarm system – (Back to base)
• Tranquil landscaped gardens with mature shade trees and delightful birdlife
• Lush lawned areas
• Mountain treetop views
• Wine cellar
• Excellent storage
• Generous off-street parking
• Convenient central location close to Red Hill Nature Reserve, Canberra's top schools, local Red Hill shops, Manuka boutiques and dining, inner south attractions + services



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