13 Walter Hood Lane, Red Hill, ACT 2603

Welcome to 13 Walter Hood Lane, Red Hill - a masterclass in modern design, sustainability, and location. Completed in May 2024, this striking, freestanding residence is the product of a visionary collaboration between renowned architect Paul Tilse and esteemed interior designer Vanessa Hawes.

Purpose-built to passive house construction principles, the home sets a new benchmark for energy-efficient living in Canberra's inner south, achieving an Australian Building Code Energy Efficiency Rating of 8.1 stars and delivering unmatched comfort, style, and sustainability.

Located in the centre of Walter Hood Lane, the home occupies a premier, north-facing position offering commanding grandstand views across Lady Nelson Park and The Parks complex.

Across its three well-planned levels, this residence provides flexible family living with premium finishes and exceptional functionality. The ground floor features a welcoming entry, a large double garage with workshop and storage space, and a generous guest bedroom with ensuite - ideal for multigenerational living or a private home office or gym.

On the main level, you'll find a streamlined open-plan kitchen, dining and living area that opens to a spacious covered al fresco terrace that's perfect for entertaining with Lady Nelson Park as your backdrop.

Also on the main floor is the primary suite wing, complete with a spacious bedroom, walk-in robe, luxe ensuite with underfloor heating, and an adjoining snug. This self-contained wing can be closed off from the main living area for enhanced privacy - ideal for couples or downsizers wanting space without compromise.

Upstairs, two further bedrooms, a stylish main bathroom, and a rumpus area provide the perfect retreat for children or guests.

Engineered for longevity and low-impact living, the home boasts airtight construction, heat recovery ventilation, bulk insulation, and triple-glazed Dopfner tilt and turn windows - delivering year-round thermal comfort and whisper-quiet interiors. A 13kW solar array paired with a 13.5kWh Tesla battery powers approximately 80% of the home's energy needs, with the home having achieved a 200% energy offset over the past 12 months. This extraordinary efficiency means negative energy bills and giving back to the grid more than it consumes - an incredible advantage in today's energy-conscious market.

Other standout features include two electric vehicle chargers, Miele kitchen appliances (including an 800mm induction cooktop), Australian Timber Ceilings, Daikin zoned reverse cycle air conditioning, a CCTV security system, and professionally landscaped gardens with automated irrigation. With provision for a lift already in place, the home is ready to adapt to your needs well into the future.

Thoughtfully designed and meticulously executed, 13 Walter Hood Lane is a rare offering in the heart of Red Hill. Combining architectural elegance, leading-edge sustainability, and one of the suburb's most sought-after positions, this home delivers a lifestyle few can match. Just steps from the charming Red Hill Shops, you'll enjoy weekend brunches at Fox & Bow cafe, casual dinners from Bravo Pizza, and daily convenience at SupaExpress.

Enjoy a new standard of living: energy-positive, effortlessly elegant, and unmistakably refined.


The key details

- Sophisticated, super energy-efficient home in the heart of Red Hill
- Designed by renowned architect Paul Tilse with interiors by Vanessa Hawes
- Built to achieve an Australian Building Code EER of 8.1 stars
- Dopfner triple glazed composite timber and aluminium tilt and turn windows and doors
- Internal airtight "Intello" intelligent wall and ceiling wrap
- Passive ventilation to roof, roof space and walls to reduce heat build up
- Bulk thermal insulation installed to 50% greater than required by building codes
- Systemair SAVE energy recovery ventilation system provides filtered pre-cooled or heated air
- All electric energy design
- 13kw solar panel array with 13.5kwh battery
- 80% self powered, 200% energy offset over last 12 months providing negative energy bills
- Daikin zoned reverse cycle air conditioning
- Electric heat pump hot water unit, 500 litres
- Electric floor heating to bathrooms
- Miele kitchen appliances including 800mm induction cooktop
- Long wall mounted bench seat in dining area
- Primary wing with bedroom, ensuite, walk-in robe and snug can be isolated from living zone
- European oak composite flooring
- Australian Timber Ceilings in main living zone
- Japanese-inspired courtyard on main level
- Entertaining terrace with northerly aspect and centrally situated grandstand views across Lady Nelson Park and The Parks complex
- Large double garage with workshop space and 2 x electric vehicle fast chargers
- Provision for lift to be installed
- Back to base enabled security system
- CCTV external surveillance cameras
- Video intercom and electronic entry
- 2 x 2,000 litre rain water tanks
- WCs serviced by rain water first
- Professionally constructed landscaping with full automatic irrigation
- Murrumbateman Bluestone retaining walls to driveway and entrance
- Steps from Red Hill Shops
- Walking distance to Canberra Grammar, Red Hill Primary and St Bede's Primary
- Manuka Shops and Federal Golf Club within 7 minutes drive


Built: 2024
Block Size: 581 sqm
Living Size: 270 sqm + 71 sqm garage
Rates: $1,690 per quarter
UV: $1,290,000 (2024)
NatHERS EER: 6
ACC EER: 8.1