17 Kallaroo Road
Pialligo, ACT 2609

Rich in history, Pialligo was originally inhabited by the Ngunnawal people. Following the establishment of the National Capital, it became known as the kitchen garden of the growing city, with vegetables, orchards, and fodder crops flourishing in the fertile alluvial soils.

Today, Pialligo is a much-loved destination for its rural atmosphere, expansive nurseries, apple orchards, cafes, and restaurants. The location offers the convenience of being approximately 15 minutes' drive to the City centre, and uniquely, 17 Kallaroo Road is one of the few homes in Canberra less than 10 minutes walk to the airport.

Set amidst bush gardens and originally known as “Dairy Flat Cottage No. 3,” this exquisitely charming 1940’s farmhouse captivates from first sight. Established on a holding of approximately 8 acres of fertile land, the property includes a paddock, once home to horses, and park-like native gardens around the home featuring many thriving eucalypts and shrubs, with abundant birdlife enjoying the restored bushland.

The wide front verandah with a new roof provides a welcoming introduction to this spacious, character-filled home steeped in history. High ceilings, picture rails, sash windows, and a cosy fireplace are delightful features in the generous, open plan living area with lounge and family room, continuing through all original areas of the home. Additional spaces include a sunroom that can serve as an additional bedroom, home office, or rumpus, plus an upper level sitting area or study.

The large country kitchen features a solid timber island bench salvaged from a Braidwood business, a gas cooktop, Westinghouse oven, double sink, and a walk-in pantry. Elegant glass panelled doors to the north aspect flood the dining room with winter sunlight and open onto the garden, also featured in the adjacent sunroom. Attractive polished concrete floors extend throughout the ground level.

Double doors provide a seamless transition to the extension and large, light-filled study or rumpus, featuring LED downlighting, honeycomb blinds, and an external door to the garden. The huge primary bedroom features walk-through robes, an ensuite with a claw foot bath, full-length windows, and a glass door to the north opening onto a paved area with a pergola. The large second bedroom offers a built-in robe and is close to the main bathroom.

The upper level extension features high raked ceilings with exposed beams, LED downlighting, and cedar windows furnished with Roman blinds. It includes a study and third bedroom with French doors to a Juliet balcony overlooking the bush.

A charming studio in the garden has a raked ceiling and small verandah. Additional features include a chook house, rainwater tank, four raised veggie beds, two tubs, a garage, and two sheds.

The location is only a short drive to Campbell Primary and High schools, Brindabella Business Park, Majura Park shopping centre, the airport, and recreation on the Molonglo River. There is ready access to the scenic bike path which follows the Molonglo River and lake into the City centre.

This property offers an idyllic, peaceful lifestyle in a unique setting on a generous landholding, so close to the City and airport. It is a rare opportunity to own a spacious, character-filled farmhouse with extensive land and beautiful natural surroundings.

UV: $1,250,000 approximately
Rates: $333.84 per quarter approximately

Key Features:

• Spacious, character-filled 1940’s farmhouse situated on approximately eight acres of fertile land, including a fenced paddock suitable for livestock and park-like native gardens featuring many thriving eucalypts, shrubs, and abundant birdlife.
• Idyllic peaceful location in historic Pialligo, known for its rural atmosphere, nurseries, apple orchards, cafes, and restaurants, approximately 15 minutes drive to the City centre and less than 10 minutes walk to the airport.
• Wide front verandah with a newly restored roof providing a covered entry.
• High ceilings, picture rails, sash windows with pelmets, and a cosy fireplace in the generous open plan living area including lounge and family room, with additional living space in a sunroom, home office or rumpus, and an upper level study.
• Large country kitchen with solid timber island bench, gas cooktop, Westinghouse oven, double sink, space for dishwasher, and walk-in pantry.
• Dining area with glass panelled doors facing north, opening to the garden.
• Bright sunroom maximising sunlight from the north and east.
• Polished concrete floors throughout the entry level.
• Double doors leading to the extension and large, light-filled home office or rumpus with LED lighting, honeycomb blinds, and external door.
• Huge primary bedroom with walk-through robes, ensuite with claw foot bath, and access to a paved area.
• Spacious second bedroom with built-in robe near the main bathroom.
• Upper level extension with high raked ceilings, LED downlighting, cedar windows with Roman blinds, study, and third bedroom with built-in robe and Juliet balcony overlooking bushland.
• Oversized laundry.
• Mains water and septic system.
• Charming garden studio with raked ceiling.
• Garage and two sheds, chook house, rainwater tank, four raised veggie beds, and two tubs.
• Close to schools, business parks, shopping centres, airport, and recreational areas.
• Easy access to scenic bike path along the Molonglo River and lake into the City.