25 Manning Clark Crescent, Franklin, ACT 2913

They say change is the only constant and how better to accommodate the ever-evolving dynamics of family life than via great design. This immaculate six-bedder has all the hall marks of an owner-builder – attention to detail and a clever plan that maximises sunlight, outdoor connection and versatility. A design thread that champions simple clean lines, intimate courtyard gardens and grand proportions, delivers cohesion despite the multitude of spaces. There is a privilege of choices here, think one big airy home with separate studio or three separate dwellings. Think inter-generational living, co-habitating with older children, plenty of spill-over guest accommodation or additional income.

The home is ideally placed on a large corner block, moments from parklands and the restaurants and shops on nearby Franklin Road. The two-storey form is all handsome smooth rendered walls, with pops of Tuscan red, deep sea blue and soft grey. There is a pretty softening of plants including a fringe of colourful nandina and a tall row of slender conifers.

There is so much to envy – the elegant sun-drenched scheme, easy-care ceramic and timber floors, the simplicity of curated courtyards. Not to mention the luxury of five bathrooms and three seperate cooking and preparation spaces. There is also convenient internal access from multiple garages and an easy drift to different alfresco moments on every level. The kitchens and bathrooms are serene, timeless affairs with lots of white and harmonising organic neutrals, with just a dash of silver sparkle. Stone worktops gift a practical edge and there are quality stainless steel appliances.

Downstairs delivers a duo of peaceful bedrooms, each with their own bathroom. There is an open plan kitchen, dining and living, spilling to a walled courtyard, so you can gather with family and friends. Upstairs floats you among the trees and feels oh so inviting with its airy raked ceilings and open plan living. There is space for meal preparation and study, all flowing to a balcony graced by north-eastern light. The master enjoys a wonderful open merge to a three-way bathroom that seamlessly incorporates a walk-in-robe. The second bedroom has excellent storage and sits adjacent to a fourth bathroom.

A studio apartment is arranged on the second level and enjoys separate access via Coungeau Lane. Here open plan living flows to a sheltered balcony with gorgeous, elevated views to the surrounding mountains. There are two bedrooms with lovely vistas and great storage. The fifth bathroom delivers independent living with a space for a washing machine. There is also a family a laundry within the double garage, a water tank and a walled utility area with a garden shed.

Franklin Life :

Walking to ponds, wetlands, woodlands via a myriad of interconnecting paths. Working out at the nearby gyms on Flemington Road or getting active at Harrison Playing Fields and Football Field.

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 Franklin shops for a shop at Woollies or the Asian Grocer, indulging in a treat from Meadows Frozen Custard or grabbing a caffeine hit from the Coffee Guru. It is an easy walk to several restaurants on Flemington Road including the fab Thai Herb.

Well connected via bus and light rail, with arterial roads making it a mere 12 kms to the CBD by car.

features.

.beautiful six-bedroom, 5 bathroom, 3 seperate cooking and preparation spaces house in peaceful Franklin

.quality owner-builder design and construction

.delivering an amazing versatility of spaces

.three separate entryways

.three separate courtyard gardens

.ground floor with two bedrooms, both with built-in-robes and two bathrooms (one with a bathtub)

.hall cupboard

open plan kitchen, living, dining opening onto a paved courtyard with sheltered alfresco area

.second living area with glass sliders on two sides, opening to paved and grassed courtyards

.upstairs with open plan dining and living with study nook, spilling to balcony

.space for food preparation

.master bedroom with three-way-bathroom, incorporating a walk-in-robe

.fourth bedroom and second bathroom

.studio apartment with open plan kitchen, living and dining, opening to balcony

.bedroom five with walk-in-robe

.bedroom six with built-in-robe

.fifth bathroom with space for a washing machine

.both kitchens with banks of storage, stone worktops, tiled splash back, electric ovens, gas hobs and dishwashers

.combo of ceramic and timber floors

.double garage with separate laundry and single garage (both with internal access and auto-doors)

.additional fourth garage

.easy care grounds

.RC split system within downstairs open plan living area

.RC ducted heating and cooling upstairs

.RC split system within studio apartment

.three separate power boxes

.fenced utility area with garden shed

.water tank

.280m to Mapleton Avenue tram stop

.stroll to Franklin Shops, Harrison Public School and Franklin School

.2 kms to Gungahlin Marketplace

.12 kms to the CBD

FINE DETAILS (all approximate):

Land size: 530 m2

Build size: 381 m2 (approx.)

EER: 3.5

Build year: 2011

Rates: $4008.88 pa

Land tax: $7873.64 pa (investors only)

UV: $670,000 (2025)

Rental Opinion:

House: $780 - $840 pw - including 3 garages

Separate flat: $500 - $550 - including 1 garage

Whole property: $1400 - $1500 pw

The information contained in this advertisement is derived from sources we deem reliable. However; we cannot provide any guarantees or warranties regarding the information supplied. Buyers are encouraged to conduct and rely exclusively on their own enquiries.