13 Huddy Street
Forde, ACT 2914

Welcome to one of Forde's most commanding family residences. Positioned in the tightly held Huddy Street, widely regarded as one of Forde's premier addresses, this expansive family home offers an extraordinary 378 square meters under roofline, combining architectural presence with high-end inclusions and exceptional entertaining credentials.

From the moment you arrive, the home makes a statement with a stunning travertine stone front archway framed by elegant stone retaining walls, creating timeless street presence and architectural distinction. Stepping through the grand entrance, complete with a statement chandelier, the scale is undeniable.

Soaring ceilings of 3.0m, 3.4m, and 3.6m create volume and natural light rarely seen in residential construction. High coffered ceilings elevate the main living, family, meals, and kitchen areas, enhancing the sense of luxury and space. A striking architectural highlight is the glass air bridge connecting the upstairs bedrooms and rumpus – a feature that adds both visual impact and design distinction.

Freshly enhanced and beautifully maintained, the home presents with polish, warmth, and immediate liveability.

Accommodation Without Compromise:

• Four oversized bedrooms plus rumpus room
• Three bathrooms in total
• Bathrooms feature full height natural travertine tiling
• Bedrooms 1 and 2 each have their own private ensuite
• Relaxing spa bath in the main bathroom
• Expansive master suite with breathtaking elevated views
• Impressive walk-in robe
• Luxury master ensuite with bath and underfloor heating
• Underfloor heating to main bathroom, master ensuite, laundry, and powder rooms
• Additional underfloor heating to main living and kitchen areas
• Beautiful hardwood flooring, carpets, and brand new hybrid flooring
• Quality window furnishings and plantation shutters
• Combination of LED and feature lighting throughout
• Ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning throughout (heating and cooling)
• Ideal for growing families or multi-generational living

The master retreat is exceptional and expansive in scale, framed by a full height window capturing panoramic views over Forde and beyond. It is thoughtfully designed with a unique Feng Shui alignment facing the centre of Canberra, offering panoramic views toward Parliament House, Captain Cook Memorial Jet, Skyfire, and New Year's fireworks.

At the heart of the home sits a premium entertainer's kitchen featuring 75mm stone benchtops with waterfall edges, a Bosch 900mm freestanding oven with 6-burner gas cooktop, glass splashback, Miele dishwasher, and a walk-in pantry with custom shelving, storage, and LED lighting. This kitchen is perfectly positioned to connect with both indoor and outdoor living zones.

Exceptional entertaining and outdoor lifestyle are key features of this home, built for hosting with dual entertaining zones, a large covered alfresco off the main living area, a spectacular upper rear balcony with sweeping views, multiple internal living zones, and a spacious, light-filled open plan layout. The home commands street presence and is surrounded by other quality homes.

The huge backyard offers abundant space for children and endless potential, with future landscaping enhancements or scope for an in-ground swimming pool. Beautiful travertine paved areas extend the luxury outdoors, creating elegant, easy-care entertaining zones. The garden is fully connected to an automatic watering system (front and back) and enhanced with low voltage landscape lighting, making it practical and visually impressive day and night.

One of the home's standout advantages is its flexibility, including an oversized 50sqm double garage with additional storage space, wall-mounted bike racks, a second driveway ideal for caravan, boat, trailer or additional vehicles, a large garden shed, and additional under-deck storage.

Energy Efficiency and Technology:

• 5 kW solar system for significant savings
• Micro-invertors for optimal performance
• Double glazed windows and doors throughout
• Plantation shutters
• Cat5 network cabling throughout
• Security alarm system
• Energy Efficiency Rating (EER) of 5.0

Property Summary:

• Year of construction: 2014
• Internal living area: 293 sqm
• Garage area: 50 sqm
• Portico: 4 sqm
• Total area: 347 sqm
• Alfresco: 31 sqm
• Under Roof: 378 sqm
• Upper deck: 29 sqm
• Block Size: 687 sqm
• EER: 5.0
• Rental Potential: $1000 – $1150 per week
• Rates: Approximately $5074.43 per annum
• Land Tax: $2654.75 per quarter (if investment)

Location and Lifestyle:

Forde is recognised as one of Canberra's most liveable family suburbs, offering peaceful streets, quality homes, and convenient access to schools, shopping, and major amenities. Nearby amenities include Burgmann Anglican School (950m), Forde local shops (990m), Amaroo Village Shops (7 minutes), Gungahlin Town Centre (8 minutes), Gungahlin Lakes Golf Club (9 minutes), Gold Creek Country Club (14 minutes), Yowani Country Club (17 minutes), Dickson shopping and restaurant precinct (18 minutes), GIO Stadium (19 minutes), Canberra CBD (24 minutes), and Canberra Airport (25 minutes).

Homes of this architectural calibre, scale, and finish, particularly in one of Forde's most prestigious streets, are tightly held and rarely replicated. This is not just a house; it is an exceptional, feature-packed family residence designed to impress at every turn. 13 Huddy Street is bold, refined, and unquestionably one of Forde's standout homes.

Disclaimer: Whilst all care has been taken to ensure accuracy, the information contained herein is approximate and subject to change. Interested parties should conduct their own investigations.