This outstanding home stands on a corner block that ranks among one of Canberra's premium addresses and delivers a first-class standard of living courtesy of quality amenities and serene surrounds. Spectacular surrounding gardens bestow a beautiful private ambience and sensory experience that immediately calms.

Full-height picture windows capture, dappled light and provide soothing green backdrops to every room. Delicate Japanese maples, azaleas, cycads, winding pebble-framed stepping stone pathways and water basins combine to create layered scenic depths interspersed with three terraces for outdoor entertaining. A self-contained cottage within the gardens would be ideal for an au pair.

The indulgent master suite to the east not only offers an expansive ensuite and walk-through wardrobe, but has direct access to the gleaming indoor lap pool which lies beneath a cathedral glass ceiling – the blue of the sky reflected in the waters below.

Three bedrooms in the opposite ground-floor wing include a second ensuite bedroom and one with concealed home office cabinetry, making it a true dual-purpose space. Upstairs, an enormous rumpus room doubles as a teen retreat with its own ensuite and elevated outdoor terrace providing plenty of indoor and outdoor relaxation space, while downstairs a mix of formal and informal living areas meld high-end style and functionality for vibrant family living and entertaining. Set on a lavish 2265m2 parcel close to the parliamentary triangle, elite schools and Manuka village, this elegant home seamlessly blends convenience with utmost comfort and tranquillity just minutes from Canberra's CBD.

FEATURES
• Designed by architect Dominic Romano
• Winner of HIA 2007 award for best custom-built home
• Two gated entries
• Two sets of oversized double custom timber doors give choice of front access
• Wide hallways and atrium views
• Lush gardens, privacy hedging, paved entertainment areas, espaliered jasmine feature wall, Mondo grass-fringed paths and multiple courtyards
• Multiple alfresco options
• 300-bottle wine cellar and tasting room
• Stunning formal dining and lounge areas with five banks of windows each
• Well-designed kitchen with Miele microwave and induction cooktop, Bosch wall oven, walk-in pantry
• Expansive family room with dry bar opening out to gardens on two sides
• Fireplace to family room
• Family/Meals area
• Guest powder room
• French doors to secondary bedroom wing
• Large double laundry with walk-in storage/ironing room
• Family bathroom with large shower and deep bath adjacent picture window with garden views
• Zoned heating and cooling
• Heated indoor lap pool with doors opening to side yard
• Automated blinds
• Huge ensuite to master bedroom featuring double floating vanity, soaker tub, oversized shower and access to rear terrace
• CCTV system
• Bose sound system throughout
• Garden studio with dual access and featuring built-in wardrobe and kitchenette with Ariston 900mm gas range
• Irrigation
• Large garden shed
• Three-car garage with exceptionally well-designed storage around two walls
• Expansive driveway large enough for additional parking for up to 5 cars + second gated driveway with parking for 3 cars