27 Helby Street, Harrison, ACT 2914

This lovely three-bedder sits across from open fields and is edged by natural Reserve, surrounded by mountains. Open plan living flows to a sheltered deck that overlooks a garden brimming with fruit trees. And within there is a feeling of simple peace, as if a little bit of the countryside has permeated the balance of spaces. Perhaps it's the paired back palette or the thoughtful touches – papered wall, pops of timber and big windows that capture the sunlight.

Helby is a quiet street that sits across from Nadjung Mada Nature Reserve and green commons with pathways for walking that link to parklands and wetlands. Harrison literally surrounded by open green spaces so you can explore, nature bath and exercise freely. The home is handy to the shops and restaurants of the Harrison/Franklin shopping hub and it is a short walk to Well Station Drive, light rail stop. It is an easy stroll to Shirley Smith High School, not far to the thriving Gungahlin precinct, and an easy commute to the buzzing inner-north and the CBD.

The home is one of three neat builds, all crisply mortared dark brick, pitched roof and sheltered front porch. A Japanese maple graces the front lawn, the entry pathway edged by purple flowering agapanthus and colourful nandina. While to the left, a driveway ushers to a single garage with the convenience of internal access.

Light filters through a timber sidelight, illuminating the midnight black feature wall that modernises the foyer and engenders a dramatic entryway into the master bedroom. There is the delight of contrasting light, the master a study in calming white with a large window that floats the drama of the mountains within. A papered wall introduces the delicate pink hues of quartz terrazzo and a walk-in-robe keeps things soothingly minimal. And there is an easy flow to a simply appointed and neutral, two-way bathroom with a relaxing bathtub and separate toilet – all conveniently accessed via the social hub.

We love the way the clever plan places a duo of bedrooms on each side of the social arena. This way everybody enjoys a nice seclusion…both additional bedrooms with built-in-robes and big windows that welcome northern light. Throw in a seamless European laundry and sustainable upgrades – heat pump hot water, solar array and battery and you have easy-care living with reduced energy costs. Seeded in picturesque surroundings, whisper close to all the enticements of the city.

Large format floor tiling in warm taupe is organic underfoot, the open plan kitchen, dining and living, opening to embrace the northern garden and deck. The kitchen housed in one corner, all light timber tones with a soft brown tiled splashback, echoing the floor. There is lots of storage including a nice tall pantry and chic stainless-steel appliances including a dishwasher. Think comfy lounging, easy family meals, a natural togetherness. Think whole summers spent outdoors, enjoying time with family and friends beneath the shelter of the pergola, surrounded by an orchard of trees.


Your life in Harrison :
Walking the pathways that connect to various scenic wetlands, parks, ovals and Reserves. Working out at your choice of gyms or getting active at the nearby half basketball court or District Playing Fields
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 supermarket for essentials, wandering to Franklin shops for a shop at Woollies or the Asian Grocer, perhaps indulging in a treat from Meadows Frozen Custard or grabbing a caffeine hit from the Coffee Guru. It is also not far to several restaurants on Flemington Road including the fab Thai Herb.
Staying connected via bus and light rail, with arterial roads making it a mere 17 minutes to the CBD by car.


features.
.gorgeous three-bedroom seperate title townhouse in popular Harrison
.across from Reserve and green commons
.arrayed across one easy level
.spacious and sunny open living, dining, kitchen, spilling to a large northern garden with sheltered deck
.modern kitchen with great storage, tiled splashback, Omega electric oven, electric cooktop, integrated rangehood and dishwasher from Dishlex
.sequestered master bedroom with views to the Reserve and distant mountains, walk-in-robe and direct access to a Jack and Jill bathroom with bathtub and separate toilet
.two additional bedrooms with built-in-robes
.RC split system to living area
.electric panel heater to living area and ceiling fan
.ceramic tiling
.carpet to all bedrooms
.European laundry
.sunny north facing back garden with a variety of fruiting trees
.single garage with internal access
.solar array and battery
.heat pump hot water
.close to transport including the light rail
.handy to Franklin Shops
.surrounded by green spaces, wetlands and Reserve 
.8 min drive to Gungahlin Marketplace
.17 min to the CBD by car 

FINE DETAILS (all approximate):

Land size: 249 m2
Build size: 80 m2 (approx.)
EER: 5.5
Build year: 2012

Rates: $2,476.63 pa
Land tax: $3,978.40 pa (investors only)
UV: $385,000 (2024)

Rental opinion: $600 - $650 p/wk