26 Rivett Street, Hackett, ACT 2602

Simply the best, a lifestyle choice that's hard to rival!

Sitting high on a large corner block, this magnificent four-bedroom ensuite home is surrounded by lush gardens with beautifully established green hedges. Twin standard magnolia trees stand sentinel as a central pathway leads to timber stairs and the striking front door. There is a wrap-around veranda stretching along the northern frontage, while to the left a driveway ushers to a huge double garage with twin roller doors. 

Splashes of red link the house visually from inside to out, the home always in lively conversation with various welcoming alfresco stages. At one grounded in light and nature, yet elevated and airy, the home is private and open, effortlessly family orientated, beautifully sophisticated and a fabulous entertainer. 

Inside a gas fireplace warms the large, combined dining and living room, spilling to the deep covered veranda that overlooks native gardens, with views to Mount Ainslie and out to Black Mountain. This is an elegant space, informed by beautiful Spotted Gum flooring and blessed with a quietness that is only interrupted by the sound of birdsong. A servery window allows food to be passed back and forth from the kitchen, perfect for formal dinner parties and larger gatherings. The veranda allows the garden to engage the senses all year round and the giant oak lit up in the evenings looks magnificent.

The central hub is the family, meals and kitchen which stretches to meet both sides of the house where large glazing's welcome light and landscape. Here relaxed living merges effortlessly to the fabulous outdoor kitchen that overlooks the beautifully landscaped and productive gardens. 

The kitchen is huge and central, with banks of white drawers and cabinetry, including a roomy walk-in-pantry. Twin ovens from Bosch take care of business along with an integrated dishwasher from Fisher & Paykel. We love the terrazzo stone worktops and the long peninsula, fostering casual togetherness. The whole space light and muted with a trio of organic pendants to match the soft grey flooring. 

The splashback is a mood changer, its rich red matching the bark of the Japanese Maple glimpsed through the glazing's. Ink-dipped brush strokes usher in peace of mind, a theme continued within the Zen master suite. Perfectly sequestered and serene, with a golden saturation of light, the master bedroom is defined by a lush leafy immersion. A freestanding spa bath floats within a forest of greenery, that is also glimpsed bedside. The ensuite, a sumptuous affair with organic textured floor-to-ceiling tiling and well-designed soft lighting. Bespoke cabinetry elegantly divides the generous room and there is also the luxury of a walk-in-robe. 

Three additional bedrooms are ideally segregated on the opposing side of the home. All three rooms capture leafy views and have excellent built-in-storage. There is a separate powder room and a beautifully finished family bathroom in soothing white, with warm mosaic highlights.

The home is handy to the dynamic precincts of Dickson, Braddon and amenable to the charming inner-north centres of Ainslie, O'Connor and Lyneham, extending a vibrant mix of independent cafés and shops. Hackett shops are close to hand, with a mix of relaxed eateries, cafes, and essentials. Think great community vibes and yummy pizza from 3rd Space or Thai food from Siam Twist. It is an easy stroll to the walking and riding trails of Mount Majura and close to several parks. The home is also handy to transport and a variety of schools and colleges. It is an easy drive to the CBD and the ANU. 

features.

.beautifully renovated and extended four-bedroom ensuite family home 
.offering a brilliant combination of indoor and outdoor living
.glorious expansive living spaces all on one level
.north facing open living, dining and kitchen drifting to outdoor room with barbecue and custom outdoor kitchen
.large format ceramic flooring
.chef's kitchen with breakfast bar, terrazzo stone worktops, glass splash back, banks of soft close drawers and cabinets, walk-in-pantry, integrated Fisher & Paykel two drawer dishwasher, duo of wall ovens from Bosch including a microwave combi oven with tray warmer, gas hob and rangehood 
.second living and dining area with gas fireplace, spilling to the sheltered veranda
.spotted gum floors
.spotted gum veranda decking and railings
.generous master suite with walk-in-robe and ensuite bathroom
.ensuite with free floating spa bath set within the internal atrium garden with auto block out blinds
.double Villeroy and Boch vanity basins and feature tiling in marbled stone
.bespoke bathroom lighting and heated floors
.additional bespoke cabinetry/dressing table 
.three additional bedrooms with built-in-robes
.soft carpet to all bedrooms
.renovated family bathroom 
.separate powder room
.internal laundry with banks of storage and heated floors 
.linen closets
.attic storage with pull-down ladder
.ducted, zoned RC electric heating and cooling
.up-down honeycomb blinds
.sheer curtains
.double glazing
.solar array
.alarm system
.quality lighting design throughout
.wired ceiling speaker system to family arena, outdoor room and front veranda
.automated irrigated watering system
.water tank fully charged, useable for the laundry and toilet
.3 car garage with two auto roller doors and internal access
.large workshop space and roller door access to rear garden
.private back garden with soft lawns, Japanese maples, lemon/lime tree, apple tree 
.outdoor room with high pergola, ceiling fan, barbecue, cabinetry, sink and fridge space
.outdoor zen water feature
.garden shed and potting shed
.front alfresco courtyard
.handy to Hackett shops, a variety of schools and Mount Majura Reserve
.moments from the Dickson precinct and wonderful Braddon scene 
.easy drive to the CBD and ANU
.come and enjoy the lifestyle choice on offer in a suburb that is hard to beat

EER: 4
Land size: 961m2 
Land value: $906,000
Rates: $4,778