This beautifully designed and architecturally impressive home (built 2015) within the coveted Carrington Park Estate has the perfect balance of contemporary country living. With enviable acreage, the location marries a rural lifestyle and the charm of a country community with the ease and proximity to the urban conveniences of Canberra city, 23 minutes away. The new owners of 23 Marquess Place will benefit from access to a range of facilities, community groups and activities for people of all ages in nearby Murrumbateman. The home itself sits on the crest of the hill providing views across to the Yass Valley and is surrounded by friendly and community-minded neighbours. On a vast 7440sqm, this property is set on a quiet no-through road and is only a five minute drive from the village which has a grocery store, bakery, takeaway, pub and local markets. The western end of the home holds the large master suite which has a three metre walk-in wardrobe with custom designed cabinetry and an ensuite with a large bath, corner windows, frameless shower screen, double vanity with cupboard and drawer storage, and blackbutt benchtops. Nearby is the theatre room with views over the valley. The central zone features contemporary attributes like an open plan lounge room under cathedral ceilings. The kitchen boasts a large walk-in pantry, ample cupboard storage, open shelving, space for a double fridge, a coffee bar with its own sink, bar fridge, stylish stone top bench spaces, a double electric oven with five-burner gas cooktop, and a concertina window that creates seamless flow from the indoor to the outdoor kitchen. On the back deck, you'll find a barbeque and entertaining area overlooking the pool. The eastern end of the home holds both bedrooms 2 and 3, each have built-in robes, north facing views, and a rumpus room. A fourth bedroom can be converted into a study enjoying views of the 10 x 4 salt water pool and backyard with garden beds. A family bathroom features a large bath, shower room, separate toilet and linen storage cupboard. While the nearby mudroom and laundry, which have external access to the backyard, house all laundry facilities and floor to ceiling cupboards. The oversized double garage has glass sliding doors to the back yard and internal access to the mud room/laundry. A granny flat with bedroom, multipurpose room, living room, mezzanine storage, shower, vanity and toilet. It could easily be converted to a studio, home gym or play room. The shed has plenty of storage and a workshop. This modern country-style family home is set in the middle of its block with plenty of space for kids to run around or to expand the garden which currently comprises new lawns, raised garden beds and established trees for extra privacy. Summers can be spent enjoying alfresco meals made in the outdoor kitchen on the deck overlooking the pool across to the valley views, while winters are made cosy by the double-sided floating fireplace. Split system reverse cycle air conditioning and double glazed windows provide protection from the elements. Cathedral ceilings, blackbutt timber tops and bamboo flooring are finishes that make the design of the home. Two rainwater tanks hold 110,000L and 10,000L respectively in addition to the 300,000L water allocation from the community bore. A 22 panel solar energy system produces 5.5kw. The house was designed by the current owners, architecturally brought to life by Gr8 @mosphere and built by a local builder Woodgreen Constructions. All the hard work has been done for you, just move in and enjoy all Murrumbateman has to offer. INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS: The good news is that we can still show you through this property. We are practising social distancing and will not be shaking hands. We also ask that when looking through you put your hands in your pockets and if you would like to open anything please ask a Ray White staff member to do this for you. We look forward to being able to have a good yarn as you look through. George Southwell 0429 838 345 [email protected] Ray White Rural Canberra | Yass 93 Comur Street, Yass, NSW (02) 6226 4400 *Approximately