132 Christina Stead Street, Franklin, ACT 2913

A lovely symmetry and balance characterises this airy four-bedder from quality builders, Sutton and Horsley. The façade has a gentle grace, with central garden path edged by neat box hedging and a symmetry of feature trees. A broad portico shields the front door, while an offset window and external downlights gift that "lit from within" welcoming feel. There is also a private driveway at the rear, that ushers to a double garage with the security of internal access.

A variety of warm, friendly spaces, an easy-breezy connection to outdoors and an excellent plan that privatises the master wing. This inviting family home has life under control, as warm timber floors meet soft taupe walls and everyone has their own space, culminating in a robust central hub, fit for convivial togetherness.

The paired back aesthetic ushers in a peaceful simplicity that feels in tune with the needs of the modern family who crave a sanctuary after the demands of the day. There is the front living room that can be sealed for privacy, so parents can sojourn for some R&R and the central big room where the family can hang, relaxed style. There are dual entryways at both front and rear, with the rear entry gifting immediate access into the master wing. 

Easily the heart of the home, the kitchen is a study in serene white, with warm notes of timber. We love the stone worktops and the tiled aubergine splashback, the conversational outlook across the generous dining and family space. Glass sliders open to northern alfresco dining, creating the quintessential Aussie suburban indoor-outdoor mix. Think, coming together over food, celebrating or relaxing in the sunshine, a happy to and thro of kids and ice blocks on long summery days.

The large master wing features a wall of built-in-robes for seamless storage and an elegant ensuite bathroom. Three children's bedrooms, all with built-in-robes, are sequestered on the opposing side of the home, all amenable to a family bathroom with separate toilet. Say goodbye to door pounding, the three-way bathroom a dream solution when all the kids need to use the space at the same time. There is a relaxing bathtub and large vanity with loads of storage.

Green garden walls and organic exposed aggregate concrete keeps thing stylishly simple on the outside as well. Gifting you more time for the essential moments in life, creating memories, playing with the kids, sharing stories with family and friends.

Franklin Life :
Walking to ponds, wetlands, woodlands via a myriad of interconnecting paths. Working out at the nearby gyms on Flemington Road or getting active at Harrison Playing Fields and Football Field. 
Exploring the plethora of shops and restaurants at the nearby Gungahlin precinct with the Cornerstone Café and Bar, a local favourite. Or popping down to the local Franklin shops for a shop at Woollies or the Asian Grocer, indulging in a treat from Meadows Frozen Custard or grabbing a caffeine hit from the Coffee Guru. It is an easy walk to several restaurants on Flemington Road including the fab Thai Herb.
Well connected via bus and light rail, with arterial roads making it a mere 17 minutes to the CBD by car.

features.
.beautiful four-bedroom house in peaceful Franklin
.quality Sutton and Horsley build
.two living areas and a sequestered master wing
.central open plan kitchen, dining and living spilling to alfresco area and garden
.modern kitchen with banks of storage, stone worktops, tiled splash back, electric double combi oven, gas hob and integrated dishwasher
.secluded front living area
.master wing with built-in-robes and ensuite bathroom
.children's wing with three additional bedroom all with built-in-robes
.three-way family bathroom with bathtub and separate toilet
.internal laundry with direct garden access
.timber floors
.soft carpet to front living area and bedrooms
.dual entryway with access via the front and rear
.large double garage with auto-door and internal access
.less than 4 min walk to Nullarbor Avenue tram stop
.less than 5 min walk to Franklin Shops
.less than 9 mins walk to both Harrison Public School and Franklin School
.5 min drive to Gungahlin Marketplace
.17 min to the CBD by car and 20 min tram ride 

.fine details approx
.eer 4.5
.rates $2,945
.living size 165m2
.garage size 41m2
.land size 412m2
.year built 2008