28 Fairfield Street, Crace, ACT 2911

The palette of crisp whites set against the darker hues of the ceramic floors and the consistent pops of midnight black, imbue the home with a modern sophistication, a touch of Hollywood glamour. The front living area is a light and bright affair, with windows welcoming the outdoors within. While beyond, a sweeping open plan merges to an alfresco terrace that purveys neat lawns, stone garden walls and borders of wild, natural grasses. 

This graceful three-bedroom townhouse provides a leafy sanctuary from the nearby city and connects to nature on two sides. There is a choice of social spaces, both tranquil and light, with large windows that take advantage of the home's openness on one side. The duo of courtyard spaces are perfect for both restorative downtime and entertaining, with their easy-care meditative vibes and absolute privacy. 

Resting on a quiet, tree lined street, the home is one of a neat row of handsome townhouses. A layering of blockwork provides visual intrigue combined with splashes of colour, while a clever inverted wall, perfectly frames the entry. We love the shadow lines the slats in the window awnings make against the wall and the leafy dappling of shade across the front patio. It is an easy stroll to a variety of parklands and reserves and not far to the vibrant Gungahlin Precinct. 

The kitchen is arranged in a galley style with a window wall at one end, flooding the space with natural light. Everything is at your fingertips as banks of white cabinetry and striking black worktops coalesce with black hardware, engendering timeless appeal. There is an adjacent powder room so nobody has to traipse upstairs, a large internal laundry and plenty of extra cupboards for storage.

The intimate zone is nicely sequestered on the top level, where three elegant bedrooms brim with ample storage and share a welcoming cosiness with soft carpet, peaceful elevated views. The master suite is a generous affair, with a wall of robes and an ensuite bathroom. Two additional bedrooms centre around a family bathroom with a relaxing bathtub. Both bathrooms are finished in crisp white set against earthy browns and both have large vanities for seamless storage. 

Crace is a suburb of the Gungahlin district and shoulders Palmerston, Percy Hill, and Gungaderra Nature Reserve. The home is within walking distance of Crace Central offering a large Supabarn, independent stores and cafes, with local favourite including, The District Bar and Restaurant for a fab cous cous salad and award-winning burgers. The area is famed for its stunning natural surrounds and ample parklands. It is an easy walk to Hilltop Reserve and its playground and all the scenic trails of Gungaderra Reserve. Close to the thriving Gungahlin precinct, Lake Ginninderra, the UC, AIS and Canberra Stadium and a stone's throw from the inner-north suburbs of Lyneham and O'Connor, the home is also, a mere 20 minutes to the CBD. 
 
features.
.beautiful three-bedroom townhouse in popular Crace
.two living areas, two bathrooms and a powder room
.only one adjoining neighbour
.side gate access to backyard
.leafy quiet street lined with Manchurian pear trees
.sunny front living area with aspect on two sides
.leafy front courtyard with terrace, lawn and shady trees
.open plan living, dining and kitchen flowing to sheltered alfresco dining and rear courtyard 
.modern galley style kitchen with tiled splashback, banks of white cabinetry, black worktops, wall oven and dishwasher from Bosch, Blanco gas hob and rangehood
.timber fans
.downstairs laundry
.downstairs powder room
.two additional storage cupboards
.easy-care ceramic flooring
.three peaceful bedrooms upstairs with soft carpet
.large master bedroom with wall of built-in-robes and ensuite bathroom
.second and third bedroom with built-in-robes 
.family bathroom with bathtub
.private rear garden with alfresco terrace beneath pergola, stone retaining walls, vegetable gardens and direct access to double carport
.double carport with auto-roller door and rear lane access
.6 reverse cycle split systems
.instant gas hot water 
.walking distance to parks, reserves, and Crace Central shopping centre
.handy to the Gungahlin precinct and a mere 20 mins to the CBD by car

FINE DETAILS (all approximate):

EER: 5.5
Built: 2011

Internal living: 136.51 sqm (66.36 sqm upstairs and 70.15 sqm downstairs)
Porch: 0.99 sqm
Pergola: 8.76 sqm
Total residence: 187.04 sqm
Block: 270 sqm

Rates: $2,638.80 pa
Land tax: $4,422.32 pa (investors only)
Community title: $647 per annum

Rental opinion: $650 p/wk