4 Donnan Street, Nicholls, ACT 2913

The notion of escaping to the country has never been more attractive, one conjures images of the quieter life, sitting on long cool verandas, tuning into the rhythms of nature. This gorgeous five-bedder, reads more like a country manor than a home seeded within a vibrant city. Nestled within picturesque gardens, spilling to curated alfresco moments, the abode is a tranquil haven. Sunlight filters through gauzy linen curtains, leadlight glass shimmers in the light and bay windows frame sublime botanical moments.
 
Nicholls has come into its own, impressive houses dot the gentle rise, commanding grand views from upper stories. But it's the gardens that impress the most, clipped, nurtured, lovingly tended…there is a decided and deliciously curated greening of the whole neighbourhood. And there is a whole lifestyle – walk the trails that edge Gungahlin Pond, grab a drink with friends at The George, or pop into the buzzing Gungahlin Centre.
 
The grand form has lovely Victorian stylings – red brick, timber fretwork, stained glass front door, dreamy veranda. There is quite the entry sequence – meandering garden path edged by standard white roses, soft lawn, clipped box hedging, sheltering trees. A fresh creamy white palette, earthy ceramic floors, luxury woollen carpets, elegant pendant lighting emphasise the modern country feel. The living room taking in views across the stunning frontage. While the adjacent dining space perfectly frames a magnificent flowering crab apple.
 
Enjoy relaxed family living in the sun-drenched meals area, beneath the glow of the bay windows. The kitchen combined family room spilling to a neatly paved alfresco area, with walls of layered green, gorgeous barbecue station, shady gazebo. Or perhaps hang in the rumpus with its glorious garden aspect, serving drinks from the bespoke bar. There are so many vistas and transitions, varying spaces for privacy and connection. The fifth bedroom/study is located on the ground floor, and the convenience of a mudroom/laundry with a powder room with direct access to the double garage.
 
Upstairs is given over to resting and re-charging, think spacious master bedroom, billowing drapes, walk-in-robe, elegant ensuite. Bedroom four is styled for craft and study, with fixed desk and pull down Murphy bed for guests. While two additional bedrooms serve up walk-in-robes and all centre around a large family bathroom with a luxury corner spa bath.
 
Your Nicholls –
Stroll through the local Reserves, Playgrounds, ride or walk around Gungahlin Lake
Shop at Federation Square with its independent boutiques and café's or explore the dynamic Gungahlin precinct.
Discover at the nearby National Dinosaur Museum or spend a day at Cockington Green Gardens, riding the train, wandering within the mini village. Hang out with the lizards and snakes at the Australian Reptile Centre.
Connect with supportive neighbours, fabulous local schools and enjoy easy travel via public transport or car, with connecting roads linking you to the Belconnen precinct and the CBD.
 
features.
.beautiful five-bedroom home in picturesque Nicholls
.arrayed across two levels
.three social spaces, two bathrooms and a powder room
.nestled within gorgeous gardens
.red brick form with Victorian stylings – timber fretwork and stained glass
.wide driveway with sail for sheltered off-street parking
.double garage with internal access via mudroom/laundry, coat cupboard and powder room
.large front living room merging to formal dining space
.open plan kitchen, meals and family room, spilling to paved alfresco areas
.large kitchen with floating island, stone worktops, ample storage, including a step-in-pantry, mirrored splashback, Asko combi-microwave and pyrolytic oven, Ilve gas hob, integrated rangehood, dishwasher, Zip hydrotap filtered boiling and chilled, Versastyle sink
.rumpus room with slow combustion fireplace, bar and feature stained glass window
.separate office or fifth bedroom with built-in-cupboard
.large master bedroom with walk-in-robe and ensuite
.bedroom four or craft/study room, with built-in-robe, corner desk and murphy bed
.two additional bedrooms with walk-in-robes
.family bathroom with corner spa bath
.new window dressings from Chadwick Designs
.remote control blinds to some windows
.under stair storage
.ceiling fans
.instant gas hot water
.RC ducted heating and cooling
.Evaporative cooling to upstairs
.private rear garden with green walls, paved alfresco area, brick barbecue station, shady gazebo
.garden shed
.utility lane with gated access from the street
 
EER: 3.5
Living area: 268m2 approx
Land size: 796 m2
Land value: $683,000
Land rates: $3,613 (approx)
Year built: 1995