There’s nothing a family could want in a home that they won’t find here. Photo: Luton Properties.
Masterfully designed and constructed by renowned Canberra firms, 81 Captain Cook Crescent is a five-bedroom, three-bathroom property in Narrabundah offering an unparalleled lifestyle in the Inner South.
An innovative design from Thursday Architecture laid out the principles for this stunning home and a detail-oriented building process from Gantt Projects has resulted in a beautiful house, which is perfect in just about every aspect.
“Both Thursday Architecture and Gantt Projects are much sought-after in Canberra. Looking at 81 Captain Cook Crescent, it’s easy to see why,” Luton Properties co-director Sophie Luton says.
The design process focused on light, aiming to take advantage of the northerly aspect and the builders have brought that vision to life, with plenty of inclusions along the way.
“The cathedral ceiling is the most obvious example of that focus on light. It creates this real sense of openness. But you can see the whole design philosophy even in smaller things like the soft, warm colours throughout the home,” Sophie says.
A focus on synergy between the outdoor space and indoor living is evident in the floor-to-ceiling sliding doors throughout the home and, though the home is open, privacy is easily achieved with linen sheers and stylish plantation shutters.
The outdoor space on this property is extensive, including a large alfresco dining area, a firepit, landscaped gardens and a heated magnesium pool and spa.
Significantly adding to the home’s flexibility, the property’s pool house features a kitchenette and a bathroom, making it ideal for guests or older teenagers who need their own space. It also has a Sunlighten infrared sauna.
“It’s a stunning space. The design is quite exceptional and it acts as a centrepiece for the whole property. You can see it from the main suite, meaning you wake up to water views,” Sophie says.
Located in its own wing of the home, the main suite is as luxurious as the rest of the house, with a large walk-in wardrobe, an ensuite with a freestanding concrete bath, Meir double showerheads, a matching double vanity and huge sliding doors connecting to the alfresco.
“You can really see the home’s sense of style in the main bedroom and the ensuite. It has a warm, soft colour palette and it fits in with the home’s overall aesthetic,” Sophie says.
Adding versatility to the home is the study next to the main suite, which could easily be configured as a fifth bedroom or nursery.
At the centre of the home’s living space is an entertainer’s kitchen with stone benchtops, double ovens, two dishwashers, double integrated fridges and a large butler’s pantry.
A formal lounge with a fireplace in the parents’ wing is the perfect place for quieter, more intimate gatherings, while a rumpus room in the kids’ wing gives younger members of the family their own space to enjoy.
“The floor plan is set out to accommodate everyone with the space they need and the centre of the home, with its large living/dining space, acts as the common area that brings together the whole house,” Sophie says.
This property almost has too many features and inclusions to name. A non-exhaustive list includes Structural Insulated Panels to cut down on noise, double-glazed windows, 19.5 kW of solar panels, a mud room featuring a Liebherr wine fridge, a remote-controlled double-garage with mezzanine storage space, a separate laundry with three washer/dryer spaces and an app-controlled irrigation system.
Eighty-one Captain Cook Crescent is located just a few minutes walk from the Manuka shops and just 15 minutes drive from Civic, putting the best of the Inner South and the Inner North within reach.
Designed and built to the highest possible standard, it’s a property that needs no superlatives, it simply speaks for itself.
For more information on 81 Captain Cook Crescent in Narrabundah, call Sophie Luton on 0410 750 413 and be sure to check out all the hottest listings on Zango.