Summary:
Located in leafy Forde, this four-bedroom home is ideally suited for those looking for home away from home comforts during holidays. You’ll have full access to the entire home, featuring secure parking, laundry amenities, a home cinema, a spacious backyard, and four bedrooms. You’re a short drive to Gungahlin shopping village and surrounded by lakeside parks. With everything you need for long or short stays, this home is an excellent choice for loved ones looking for their next getaway.
The Space:
Stunning home with carpet and large windows throughout, this property offer an open living plan design with a lush backyard for all entertainment needs. Featuring modern furnishings and appliances, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a fully stocked kitchen with walk-in pantry, laundry facilities and a home theatre, this property is a fully-equipped stay.
General
- Entire 4 bedroom home, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 7
- Chic, spacious and well-lit throughout
- Ducted heating and cooling throughout
- Laundry available
- Wi-Fi is available
- Home theatre with sofa bed
- Spacious backyard
- Garage and street parking
- Self check-in
Bedroom
- Blackout blinds and aircon in every room
- Bedroom 1 (Master): Queen bed with built-in robes
- Bedroom 2: Queen bed
- Bedroom 3: Double bed
- Bedroom 4: Single bed with study desk and play area
Bathroom & Laundry
- The main bathroom has a spa bath
- Two spacious bathrooms with a bathtub/spa and showers
- Travel essentials, towels and hairdryer provided
- Laundry room available with washer
Kitchen
- Well-stocked kitchen with cookware, utensils and cutlery for cooking own meals
- Walk-in pantry
- Appliances incl oven, gas stovetop and dishwasher
- Toaster, kettle, coffeemaker and microwave available
Living & Dining Room
- Comfortable lounge and dining area
- Smart TV with free to air options and streaming services
Points of Interest
- Mulligans flat nature reserve is at the end of the street. The main entrance is in Amy Ackman st (10 min walk).
- 26 min walk, 4 min drive to Gungahlin Shopping village
- 30 min walk, 10 mn drive to Mulligans Flat Nature Reserve
- 18 min drive to Canberra airport
- 20 min drive to Canberra Centre, National Museum of Australia, Australian War Memorial
- Local shops (Forde Shops) 5 min walk
- Local restaurant (Frankies @ Forde) 5 min walk
Guest Access:
- The keys will be left in a lockbox onsite. We will send you the access code 3 days prior to your arrival through the booking portal.
- There are stairs to the property but none inside
- You’ll have access to the entire property when you stay here, so it will feel like your own home
The Neighborhood:
Forde is a northern suburb of the Canberra, Australia district of Gungahlin. The suburb abuts the Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary and is adjacent to the suburbs of Amaroo, Throsby and Bonner. The suburb is bound to the south and west respectively by Horse Park Drive and Gundaroo Road. Twenty-nine percent of the suburb is devoted to green space. The suburb includes 11 main parks and 39 hectares of wetlands and nature reserves with trails designed for eco-activity.
Getting Around:
Public transport
Bus stops are along David Walsh and Zakharov Av, and the closest lightrail station is Manning Clark North which is a 30 min walk. Check out the TripGo app for transport timetables.
Ride sharing
Ride sharing apps are a convenient and fast way to get around, especially late at night when public transport services are less frequent. Prices are about two-thirds of a taxi, but may surge during bad weather or public events. For first time users, download the Uber app for more information.
Points of Interest
Mulligans flat nature reserve is at the end of the street. The main entrance is in Amy Ackman st (10 min walk).
26 min walk, 4 min drive to Gungahlin Shopping village
30 min walk, 10 mn drive to Mulligans Flat Nature Reserve
20 min drive to Canberra Centre, National Museum of Australia, Australian War Memorial
Local shops (Forde Shops) 5 min walk
Local restaurant (Frankies @ Forde) 5 min walk
Getting there
The property is approximately a 18-minute drive from Canberra airport.
Other Things to Note:
- There are stairs to the property but none inside
Extra Services:
- Early check-in: Our standard check-in is at 3 pm. To guarantee early access to the property we suggest booking the night before if available. Otherwise, early check-in is subject to availability from the night before at an additional cost.
- Late check-out: Our standard check-out is at 10 am. To guarantee a later check-out of the property we suggest booking an additional night if available. Otherwise, a late check-out is subject to availability from the night before to an additional cost.
- Baggage: For security reasons, we are unable to receive or to keep unattended baggage before check-in or after check-out
- We provide a small welcome amenity pack to get your stay started
- A gardener attends on the last Monday of every month. No access is required from the guest's side, as the gardener can let themselves in.
Interaction with Guests:
Your stay will be hosted by local hospitality experts – which means you’ll have 24/7 support throughout your stay, from check-in to check-out. If you have a question or need help, we’re only a phone call or message away.