18/16 Ray Ellis Crescent

Fully freestanding and positioned alongside Mulligans Flat Nature Reserve, 18/16 Ray Ellis Crescent delivers the space, privacy, and natural surroundings that define Forde living at its finest. Step outside and you are moments from playgrounds, open parkland, and scenic walking trails, with an easy stroll to local shops, cafés, restaurants, and Burgmann Anglican School. Across two generous levels, the home impresses with its scale and flexibility. The sun-filled open-plan living and dining zone creates a warm, inviting space for everyday living and effortless entertaining, anchored by a well-appointed kitchen with excellent storage, a large corner pantry, and seamless flow to the surrounding living areas. A separate ground-floor lounge adds a valued second living space for the whole family. The ground-floor master suite is positioned for genuine separation, complete with ensuite and built-in robe, well-suited to parents seeking their own retreat within the home. Upstairs, a substantial second living area delivers exceptional versatility, equally at home as a kids retreat, media lounge, or quiet breakout space. Two oversized bedrooms with built-in robes are serviced by a central bathroom and separate toilet, while the fourth bedroom adapts easily as a study, nursery, or guest room. The sun-filled private courtyard connects seamlessly to the living and dining areas, creating a generous outdoor space for entertaining, relaxing, or simply enjoying the privacy this home affords. An elevated balcony above offers a tranquil vantage point across the surrounding landscape. With generous internal living across two well-considered levels, a double garage plus a rare third car space, and a location that places nature, schools, and everyday convenience within easy reach, this is a home built around the way families actually live. Features Overview: - Two-storey floorplan - Third private car space - Close to Burgmann Anglican School, Bonner Primary School, and local marketplaces. - EER (Energy Efficiency Rating): 4.5 stars - NBN connected with FTTP - Age: 16 years (built in 2010) Sizes (Approx): - Internal living: 209.2 sqm - Porch: 12.4 sqm - Balcony: 12.4 sqm - Double garage: 36.4 sqm - Total residence: 270.4 sqm Inside: - Expansive openplan kitchen, dining, and living area on the lower floor, flowing seamlessly to the private courtyard - Separate downstairs lounge offering privacy, comfort, and flexible family living - High 2.7m ceilings and abundant natural light, enhancing openness and generous proportions - Large upstairs living retreat providing a valuable second living zone - Modern kitchen with excellent storage, quality finishes, and a walkin pantry - Groundfloor master suite with builtin robe and private ensuite - Convenient downstairs powder room for guests - Two oversized upstairs bedrooms with builtin robes and beautiful natural light throughout the day - Versatile fourth bedroom ideal as a study or guest room, complete with elevated views - Main bathroom upstairs with a separate toilet for family practicality - Fullsized laundry with excellent functionality - Ample internal storage throughout the home - Double garage with internal access and remote entry, plus a rare third exclusiveuse car space for exceptional convenience Outside: - Private, sunfilled courtyard offering generous space for gatherings, outdoor dining, and yearround enjoyment - Elevated balcony providing a peaceful spot for morning sunshine or evening unwinding - Additional dedicated car space for guests or multicar households - Positioned within a beautifully maintained complex surrounded by established greenery and quiet, treelined streets Development Information: - Number of buildings in development: 21 - Strata management: Civium Strata Prices: - Strata levies: $811.18 per quarter - Rates: $797.18 per quarter - Land Tax (Investors only): $733.51 per quarter - Conservative rental estimate (unfurnished): $720 - $750 per week Construction Information: - Flooring: Concrete slab on ground to the ground floor level. Timber bearer and joists to the upper floor level - External Walls: Brick veneer and compressed cladding - Roof Framing: Timber: Truss roof framing - Roof Cladding: Colorbond roof cladding - Window Glazing: Single glazed Forde is a highly sought-after, family-friendly suburb in Canberra's Gungahlin region, admired for its peaceful atmosphere and beautifully planned streetscapes. Positioned alongside the Mulligans Flat Nature Reserve, one of the ACT's most significant conservation areas, residents enjoy a rare connection to nature with walking trails, cycling paths, and the chance to spot native wildlife such as kangaroos, echidnas, and even reintroduced species like bettongs. Inspections: We are opening the home most Saturdays with mid-week inspections. However, if you would like a review outside of these times, please email us on: jesssmith@stone*** Disclaimer: The material and information contained within this marketing is for general information purposes only. 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