Forde 11 Buscombe Street

Showcasing stunning architectural flair with fluid contemporary design, this four-bedroom residence is positioned in a serene pocket of Forde, close to the local shops, Yerrabi Pond and Mulligans Flat. CW spoke with the previous owners of this ex-display home to learn more about what lies behind its creeping fig façade.

“Our favourite parts of the home include our three outdoor sitting areas: the alfresco, with its bench seat under the Chinese Elm tree that looks into the garden; the front patio outside the main bedroom is perfect for a coffee break; and the area near our shed, which we call the Summer Area, is the ideal place to relax in the warmer months,” they said.

The formal entrance greets you with an open-stead timber staircase and double-storey void. The home is light filled, with high ceilings that peak at four metres, and fittings that reveal its previous life as a showcase piece.

The previous owners note that it is a house designed with families in mind. “With four living areas, there is plenty of room to do activities without being disturbed,” they said.

“From a design perspective, the cathedral ceilings and the windows, with their environmental overhangs, allow for sunshine in the winter and shade in the summer making the house pleasant to be in all year round.”

Its rooms are designed for versatility. Areas can be closed off to create more bedrooms, and the lounge transforms into a media room by closing the doors and pulling down the blackout curtains. The owners’ baby grand piano once lived there, creating their ideal music room.

“The house is thoughtfully designed,” they said. “The communal areas, like the kitchen and family room, overlook the alfresco and grass areas, accommodating gatherings to entertain family and friends with ease while keeping an eye on children in the yard.”

Finally, the location further elevates the property’s appeal.

“We are close to Gungahlin but far enough away from the hustle and bustle,” the previous owners say.

Living here means that you are never far from nature, whilst also placing you within five minutes from local shops, cafes, restaurants, and Frankies – “a great place to catch up with friends and neighbours at the end of the working week”.

4 bed | 2 bath | 2 car

• EER         5.0
• Auction Sat 9 Sep 12.45pm
• Price      Auction
• View     Sat 26 Aug 10am-10.30am
• Agent    Sam Taylor
• Mob      0451 158 887
• Agent    Sam McGregor
• Mob      0401 097 907
• MARQ Property 6123 8000