6 Ballantyne Crescent, Franklin, ACT 2913

There is a lovely depth and cohesion, as long spaces unfold each to each, culminating in an outdoor room, sparkling swimming pool. Organic notes sing against a background of layered greenery and there is a capture of dappling light on white walls, a freedom of high ceilings, airy voids. The double storey plan honouring family life, doubling down on connection and repose and delivering the quintessential indoor outdoor lifestyle. 

This wonderful four-bedroom home sits across from parkland and drinks in tranquil water views. The two-storey form, rising handsomely from curated gardens that envelope and hold. Tree ferns flourish beneath the shading arms of Japanese Maples and clipped box hedging edge pathways. The tones and texture of hand placed stacked stone, reaching skyward, vivid against a combo of blue greys, a pop of orange. While stacked clerestory windows add intrigue, hinting at the luminous joy within.

Spotted gum timber floors flow golden underfoot, the duo of social arenas welcoming a blessing of north-eastern light. A gorgeous front living combined formal dining room lends itself to comfy moments around the fireplace, romantic dinner parties or moments to self, reading in the sunshine. While the airy family hub is all walls of glass, framing a stand of cumquats, swimming pool edged by an avenue of conifers. Glass sliders can be flung open, extending the space to the outdoor kitchen, perfect for entertaining, poolside. 

A central island gifts relaxed seating for family and friends, the generous kitchen all white on white with stone worktops, integrated appliances. The whole home packed with storage from the walk-in-pantry to the under stair cabinetry and the large walk-in-storage bay within the laundry, with its delicate pink marbled floors. And we love the way the home delivers plenty of serene nooks – sunny window seat overlooking a stand of white roses, patios beneath vine twined arbours. Even the dog door is private, tucked away with the laundry with garden access, mosaic tiled pathway and French canopy! 

The master suite perfectly secluded downstairs, opening to a sea of hydrangeas. There is walk-in-robe and a beautiful ensuite, all grey marbled floors, pop of silver mosaics, bathed in the soft light of a skylight. Double basins, bespoke vanity and endless mirrored cabinetry keep things seamless and there is a roomy, walk-in-shower.

Upstairs a duo of bedrooms look out to the meandering green commons and both have built-in-robes. The third room is double sized and could easily be divided into two spaces – home office and fourth bedroom. As it stands it makes for a roomy kid's hang or office combined guest room, with its pocket doors opening onto the generous landing. There is a separate powder room and a gorgeous family bathroom, all earthy marble and white tiles, with a spa bath that drinks in long views across to the wetlands. 

This fabulous locale gives you ready access to walking trails that traverse a tree dotted green sanctuary, connecting to several ponds, all the way to the endless expanse of Mulangarri Grasslands Nature Reserve. Think stepping across the road to ponds and endless walking, with plenty of nearby playgrounds and sporting fields. It is an easy stroll to several restaurants on Flemington Road including the fab Thai Herb and not far to the plethora of shops and restaurants at the Gungahlin precinct. Franklin shops are handy for grabbing a coffee or shopping at Woollies or the Asian Grocer. The home is also handy to the bus and light rail, with arterial roads making it a mere 23 minutes to the CBD by car.

features.
.stunning four-bedroom house in peaceful Franklin
.ideally placed across from parkland and ponds
.front living combined dining with gas fireplace, views to parkland and sliders to outside patio and garden
.sunny open plan kitchen, living and meals, spilling outdoors 
.modern kitchen with banks of storage, central island with breakfast bar seating, stone worktops, tiled splash back, walk-in-pantry, electric oven and gas cooktop, integrated microwave and dishwasher from Bosh.
.integrated fridge space
.four upholstered bar seats 
.under stair cabinetry
.outdoor room sheltered by automatic Vergola, fan and stainless-steel kitchen – fridge and barbecue 
.gas heated swimming pool – 30 degrees in 2 hours
.downstairs laundry with walk-in-storage room, dog door and direct garden access
.master suite with walk-in-robe and ensuite bathroom
.under floor heating and heated towel rail in ensuite
.additional powder room
.bedrooms two and three upstairs, both with built-in robes
.bedroom four or home office with open shelving and pocket doors
.generous landing with sitting or office nook
.large family bathroom with spa bath
.linen closet
.spotted gum timber floors to living areas
.multi room speaker system
.carpet to all four bedrooms
.split RC ducted heating and cooling
.strategic double glazing
.Big Ass fans in living rooms, main bedroom and BBQ area
.combo of plantation shutters and automated triple layered cellular blinds
.large double garage with auto-door and internal access
.stunning gardens with green walls and a cornucopia of flowering and fruiting plants
.hidden utility area with clothesline, garden shed and worm farm
.instant gas hot water
.pool filter within noise reducing cabinet
.water tank 1 – services toilets, Water tank 2 – pump installed to water garden
.automatic irrigation system 
.easy walk to Nullarbor Avenue tram stop and Franklin Shops
.handy to both Harrison Public School and Franklin School
.moments from Gungahlin Marketplace
.23 min to the CBD by car 

FINE DETAILS (all approximate):

Land size: 490 m2
Build size: 274.52 m2 (approx.)
EER: 4.5
Build year: 2010

Rates: $3,452.62 pa
Land tax: $6,547.68 pa (investors only)
UV: $618,000 (2024)

Rental opinion: $900 p/wk