O’Malley home designed by iconic Canberra architect Clem Cummings, 28 Pindari Crescent, for sale
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A mid-century marvel designed by one of Canberra’s most beloved pop culture icons has hit the market for the first time, with price expectations nearing $4 million.
Set in the ultra-exclusive suburb of O’Malley, 28 Pindari Crescent is a five-bedroom, three-bathroom home with multiple entertaining areas and peaceful vistas of the lush grounds from every window.
28 Pindari Crescent, O’Malley, ACT 2606
Thirty years ago, the Leemhuis family, who run the mega company A+P Leemhuis Builders, commissioned renowned architect Clem Cummings to bring to life their ambitions for a stunning home.
Cummings is the creator of Canberra’s famed circular concrete bus shelters, considered icons of the city which star in everything from coffee table books to collector posters.
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Although, there are few signs of the architect’s favoured brutalist aesthetic in the family home, which instead exudes pure mid-century charm with high ceilings, slanted roofline and wide doorframes.
“The craftmanship and attention to detail – it’s everything,” listing agent Louise Harget of Belle Property Canberra said.
Architect Clem Cummings is the creator of Canberra’s famed circular concrete bus shelters.
‘Clever use of light’.
The home features peaceful vistas of the lush grounds from every window.
The “majestic” residence offers a multitude of spaces to cater to every need, from a sprawling home office with a kitchenette to a cozy study and generously sized living and entertaining areas, Ms Harget said.
“Its striking design, stunning architectural features, and clever use of light are a testament to the perfect combination of functional layout and pure generosity of space.”
The property also boasts a garage with space for four cars, perfectly suiting an avid automobile collector, as well as a swimming pool set amidst carefully curated gardens on a 1796sqm block.
The home has price expectations nearing $4 million.
The property also boasts a swimming pool set amidst carefully curated gardens on a 1796sqm block.
‘Striking design and stunning architectural features.”
The street is known locally as Ambassador’s Avenue, with neighbouring homes rented by foreign embassies to house their representatives in Australia.
That status opens the potential buyer pool to a savvy investor looking for long-term, secure tenants.
The home will be sold via an online auction with price expectations around $3.8 million.
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