Canberra’s iconic ‘Angle House’ hits the market
Situated in a quiet loop street in a coveted residential pocket near Red Hill Reserve in Canberra is this multi-award-winning, architect-designed home.
Selling agent Anthony McCormack described 32 Rawson Street in Deakin as “spectacular”, which is something of an understatement given its status as House of the Year by Master Builders in 2020.
The five-bedroom, three-bathroom home, known as ‘Angle House’, admittedly “looks bold online”, Mr McCormack said.
32 Rawson Street, Deakin, ACT 2600
“But when you stand in it, it isn’t outrageous – it all just works,” he said.
“It’s next level in terms of bespoke. The detail, styling, and materials make it one of those homes where you walk in and just want to touch everything from the kitchen bench to the bedroom walls.
“Even the knobs and handles are handcrafted.”
The top lounge room is a vibrant combination of brick, birch ply, and wood and the rich, warm tones of the colour palette are unique and striking.
Essa stone and brass in the modern kitchen add texture.
The custom design won an MBA Award for best use of materials in a residential project, among several accolades. The home’s unusual aesthetics have attracted coverage in numerous publications, including Grand Designs.
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An aesthetic delight.
The pool was the only thing that missed out on the angle party.
With comparable sales from $3.6 million, buyers have picked up on the attention to detail here.
Drawing inspiration from Japanese design principles, MyMyMy Architecture and Megaflora Group Builders had to become creative to deal with space limitations and decided to emphasis the angles at use in the home, rather than hiding them.
“The staircase is one big sheet of steel that has been moulded and folded into place,” Mr McCormack said.
“The builder, from Megaflora Group, is exceptional. He’s very clever. If he can’t buy it, he makes it.”
With generous split-level, open-plan living spilling outside to the alfresco entertaining area and swimming pool, the property is built for entertaining.
The staircase is one big sheet of steel that has been moulded and folded into place.
Clever use of angles.
The market for high-end homes in the inner south remains strong, Mr McCormack said.
“People understand the quality of the build now and what it costs to build for materials and craftsmanship.
“It’s very expensive to build a home like this now. And you’ve got wait times and continuing rises in the prices of products. People see great value in having something done that they just walk into.”
With comparable sales from $3.6 million, he said buyers have picked up on the attention to detail here.
High quality craftsmanship.
Pinnacle of contemporary living.
“They’re seeing value,” he said.
“It’s the pinnacle of contemporary living.”
The property is scheduled for auction on 24 September.
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