Designed by the famous architect, Michael Dysart, Wybalena Grove is a coveted and important part of Canberra’s architectural landscape. Organic low forms relax into the Canberra bush, spilling to private courtyards, leafy decks. Famed for its picturesque peace and warm community vibes – shared vegetable gardens, pizza oven, playground, tennis courts – the Grove is a unique and innovative 70s development that was easily, way ahead of its time.
This gorgeous three-bedder sits low within the contours of the land and opens to landscape on two sides. It bears all the classic hallmarks of this ever-popular development – organic textures, dollops of warm wood and large glazing’s that frame the never-ending bush surrounds. A mellow palette adds to the tranquillity, think soft white walls, notes of ochre, warming polished floorboards. Open plan living extends to the north where a sheltered patio organises daily life around the hushed sounds and colours of the natural world.
As you step down to the front terrace there is the gentle rustle of wind through the trees. Paving is arranged in a circular pattern and twin potted camelias frame the timber front door. Welcome to Wybalena, where authentic elements – skillion tiled roof, oiled timber – are lovingly preserved, exemplary of the late 20th century regional style of architecture. On the left a screened utility area delivers a garden shed, clothes line and direct access to the internal laundry, all neatly screened by high garden walls.
We love the study nook that is oh so perfect for an elegant desk, placed just so beneath the bank of ribbon windows. So, working from home is informed by light and aspect and there is a fresh open feel with views across the combined living and dining space and out to the bush beyond. A wall of glass makes the most of the sunshine and scenery, spilling to a sheltered pergola and gardens that give way to the reserve. Clever design, including planted organic mounds ensure a lovely privacy, lending a feeling of escape, as if you have just arrived at a country retreat.
The kitchen is perfectly placed at the back of the open plan and offers plenty of storage in a scheme of creamy white, matched with earthy ochre notes. But it is the seamless connection to landscape that truly captures your heart…one imagines sitting beneath the vine twined arbour, gathering with friends entranced by bird song, graced by north-western light, nurtured within the sensory magic of the bush.
A slender hallway ushers to a trio of serene bedrooms, all informed by the layered green surrounds. Each room has a built-in-robe for seamless storage and features timber framed windows that rise upwards from the floor to make the most of the special vistas. There is a generous bathroom with a bathtub, finished in simple white on white with a decorative tiled border in earthy yellow, echoing the kitchen.
Cook occupies a leafy corner in the Belconnen district and is flanked by reserves. Boasting thriving community gardens, parkland, Mt Painter reserve, walking and biking trails, it is a mere 8 minutes’ drive to the Arboretum. There is easy access to Jamison Plaza, Belconnen precinct, and Aranda shops. The home is also close to transport, schools, the AIS, Bruce Stadium and the UC. And only ten minutes’ drive to the CBD and the ANU.
features
.beautiful three bedroom townhouse in coveted Wybalena Grove
.designed by renowned architect Michael Dysart
.nestled within natural bushland
.arrayed across one level
.light filled and spacious
.paved front patio and screened utility area
.open plan living and dining with drift to sheltered patio, garden and open bushland beyond
.ideal north western orientation
.study nook beneath a bank of ribbon windows
.gorgeous kitchen with tiled splash back, banks of storage, electric oven, cooktop, integrated rangehood and space for a dishwasher
.three peaceful bedrooms with leafy views and built-in-robes
.large family bathroom with bathtub
.internal laundry with direct access to front courtyard
.split RC heating and cooling within the living area
.dedicated carport and allocated car space
.beautifully maintained communal facilities including playing field, pizza oven, playgrounds and tennis courts
.a few steps from bike paths and bush walking with scenic views
.handy to Mt Painter Reserve
.short walk to local primary and secondary schools, Jamison Shopping Centre, and health and fitness facilities
.nearby bus stop with quick, direct connections to the ANU, CSIRO, and the CBD
.short walk to local primary & secondary schools
.close to the bustling Belconnen precinct
fine details (all approximately)
.eer 1.5
.living size 104m2
.land size 278m2
.rates $2,668.11 p/a
.build date 1980
.strata manager LMM Solutions
.body corporate $722.50 p/q
.rental estimate $700 p/w
.land tax $2,817 p/a
76 Wybalena Grove
Cook
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