The exterior of the luxurious Bedford St abode.

Featured on the pages of home magazines, this Tuscan-inspired, architect-designed home is a showstopper on the leafy streets of Deakin.

The beautiful residence at 24 Bedford Street presents a sophisticated first impression with a modernist-meets-neoclassical facade framed by ivy and manicuredgardens.

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What could $3 million buy you in Canberra?

The central courtyard with pool.

It’s not hard to see why it’s been featured in Home Beautiful and the Australian Open Garden Scheme.

Built by Modo Designs, its meticulous detail both inside and out has created an elegant taste of the Mediterranean, while still offering relaxed living.

The two-storey floorplan includes three bedrooms, all with built-in robes; two bathrooms, a large open-plan living area, a two-car garage, an opulent central courtyard with a pool, and a spectacular 1800-bottle wine cellar.

That’s room for a lot of wine.

Upstairs, the master suite overlooks the lush courtyard and features a walk-in robe and an ensuite, shared with the second bedroom via another door.

The third bedroom has its own bathroom and access to the terrace, making it ideal for guests.

The well-appointed kitchen features Miele appliances and marble benchtops, and overlooks the living area, which has coffered ceilings, a gas fireplace, and a lovely aspect of the front terrace and gardens.

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Other features and fittings include blackbutt flooring, terracotta roof tiling, ducted airconditioning and heating, underfloor heating to the bathrooms, and an electric front gate.

This home is in a quiet pocket of sought-after Deakin, close to top schools, shops, cafes, parks, Lake Burley Griffin and the CBD.

It is currently for sale for $1,795,000+ with Mario Sanfranceso of Peter Blackshaw — Manuka.