Appointed with interior finery of exquisite style and illuminated by sunlight that pours in through banks of artfully placed windows, this exceptional home lies in an exclusive hidden enclave a short stroll from Manuka village.

Originally designed in 1939 by the architect behind Calthorpe's House, it has recently been brilliantly re-imagined for a luxurious life in the 21st century while maintaining the gracious charming feel inherent in prestigious homes of its era.

Chevron-laid European oak floors run through the common areas of the single-level floorplan, grounding the interior spaces with their elegant pattern and warming tones. Impressive Marble features extensively throughout the kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry. All bathrooms, including the powder room exude elegance and flair with rounded walls, opulent fittings and stylish custom cabinetry.

Ceilings are airily high and white-framed sash windows – some full height – usher in natural light and views of the lush, surrounding formal gardens and inground pool.

There are several areas outside to further enjoy the gardens. Two delightful patios to the front bask in their northerly aspect. At the rear, a large, paved poolside terrace is spoilt for choice with areas to dine, to lounge, to entertain, and to decompress. A perfectly placed electric awning provides protection and sets the scene on a beautiful summer's day.

The interior layout also offers the luxury of choice. The sunny versatile room to the front boasts wraparound windows and a charming, original wood fireplace. The open living and dining area to the rear benefits from a larger wood fireplace and flows out to the poolside alfresco areas. Through custom double doors off the family room is an additional casual living space which also has private exterior access and is easily adaptable to become a study, library or any other room of choice.

Servicing it all is a centrally positioned kitchen of elegance, boasting seldom-seen high-end features. The supersized island houses a double bar fridge while a stainless-steel Liebherr fridge and freezer combo stands out against the charcoal-hued custom cabinetry on the surrounding walls. There is an oversized apron-front sink and a bespoke Pitt culinary system where gas burners are integrated directly into the Marble benchtops.

Three grand bedrooms run along the home's eastern wing. The sophisticated main bedroom boasts an abundance of beautiful features. Among them is a striking floor-to-ceiling bay window, providing an amazing light-filled reading nook, plus the opulent ensuite with luxury finishes and a full wall of concealed custom joinery.

The home is complete by a double lock up garage with dual auto doors with rear access for convenience - plus a single lock up garage.

Overall, the residence is simply a unique gem! Beautifully appointed and conveniently positioned the home is brimming with attractive features right on the doorstep of Manuka, the Canberra Grammar school and so many popular inner south attractions. Central to the Parliamentary Triangle, Kingston and the Fyshwick Markets - and also a short drive to the CBD, Canberra Airport, Canberra Hospital and the Deakin health and business precincts.

FEATURES
· Fully renovated refined home merging contemporary, stylish high-end finishes and traditional features
· Rare and exclusive Griffith address with central convenience (a few minutes' walk to Manuka and Canberra Grammar School)
· Single level with flowing floorplan
. Exceptional indoor-outdoor lifestyle
. Well-proportioned rooms
· Formal entry
· Stylish kitchen with marble benchtops, Siemens ovens, Qasair rangehood, Liebherr fridge and freezer, in-bench cooking system, integrated Miele dishwasher, step-in pantry, apron-front sink, elegant custom cabinetry + double wine fridge
. Old world charm with Sash windows, high ceilings and skirtings and 2 wood fireplaces
. European Oak parquetry flooring
· Brand-new high-quality carpets
· Plantation shutters
· Ducted air conditioning
· Segregated living areas (all of good proportion)
· Sumptuous guest powder room
· Beautifully appointed laundry with Marble hex tiles and elegant custom cabinetry with ample storage
· Carefully selected stylish lighting
· Main bedroom with a long wall of flushed built-in wardrobes with bespoke fittings
· Main ensuite with gorgeous combination of marble, rounded wall with subway and kit-kat tiles, heated towel rail, extra vanity space, zero-step shower with tiled shelf
· Family bathroom with consistent elegant styling + overhead skylight
· Cleverly designed 'flushed to wall' built-in wardrobes to queen-size secondary bedrooms
· Hydronic heating
. Reverse Cycle Heating and Cooling
· Automated awning to alfresco terrace at rear
· Inground pool with neighbouring water feature
· Side gate
· Private and secure rear yard
· Panacom intercom system
· Separate gymnasium or yoga studio
· Neatly maintained low-maintenance gardens with lush lawned areas
· Double garage with auto doors + excellent access at rear with additional single lock up garage
· Additional parking bay at front