The humble car garage in the nation’s capital is becoming more than just a space to park your vehicle, with new and lavish properties in affluent suburbs now boasting garages with a floor area bigger than a small house.
Car enthusiasts can live large quite literally with eight car garages, compete with tri-level parking, lifts and turn tables, with many newly built homes’ basements becoming strong buyer draw cards.
Basements with multiple car garages are becoming more common in Canberra's affluent suburbs. Picture: realestate.com.au
“It is a trend that we're seeing more in Canberra. A lot of new builds now have usually basements, Blackshaw Manuka managing director Andrew Chamberlain said.
“We're seeing basements of four, six, eight cars. It's certainly prominent in the upmarket areas.
“It is either people who have a collection of cars, or who have a big family and need to accommodate, a lot of vehicles.
“It's not your toys so much. It's not your boat space and your caravan space and your trailer space. These are car specific spaces. I mean, you never saw this, maybe 15 years ago.”
Belle Property Canberra principal Alexander Smout said big garages were becoming frequently more common in new builds due to the fact a below ground basement did not count towards the Gross Floor Area (GFA).
Changes to GFA build requirements have also contributed, he said, where previously a 50% plot ratio was required and that was now at a 40% site coverage.
Big garages were becoming more common in new builds in Canberra, due to the fact a below ground basement did not count towards the Gross Floor Area (GFA). Picture: realestate.com.au
“So if it was an 800sqm, you could do a 400sqm house, but then you could also do another 100sqm of basement if you wanted to, or bigger … and it didn't count to the actual plot ratio of the house,” Mr Smout said.
“If it was say a 700sqm block, often a buyer would put in the basement so they could still have a house of that size without the garage encroaching on their living space.
“And then secondly, from that, obviously, a lot of people now with toys, or wanting to have a gym or wellness sauna, etc. they can get all the space for that.”
Here is a peek at some of Canberra’s most luxe homes with garages to envy ...
Entertainer’s delight sure to impress
A Hercules car turntable, epoxy flooring, as well as an adjacent sauna room, bar and cellar are on offer in the seven car garage of this striking home.
On the market for $4.8 million plus, 46 Froggatt Street, Turner was built by award-winning Blackett Homes and features innovative design, an array of space and practicality.
Its sprawling floorplan includes a private bedroom wing with three bedrooms, a master suite and a guest room.
Described in its listing as an “entertainer's paradise,” the home has an a heated concrete mineral swimming pool, an outdoor pool shower, and an alfresco area with premium inclusions such as Velux skylights, a built-in barbecue and a good-sized entertaining area.
Other features in the home’s impressive inclusions include under tile heating in the bathrooms, laundry and powder room, ducted heated and cooling, a solar system with battery storage and car charging points.
Epic eight car garage on offer at brand new abode
Brand new and never lived in, this five bedroom two level home at 72 Hicks Street, Red Hill features an epic eight car basement garage with internal access.
Built by Como Projects the luxurious residence, part of one of the city’s most tightly held locations, is set on an 846sqm block.
A second level master suite – likened to a private retreat - as well as guest bedroom are upstairs, while the lower level includes a rumpus room with a home bar, and there is also a wine cellar.
It is priced at $4.1 million to $4.4 million.
Mid-century marvel with lift access to garage
Boasting a triple garage – with one having its own lift – this mid-century modern home at 45 National Circuit, Forrest has garnered strong buyer interest.
“The garaging is on grade,” sales agent Andrew Chamberlain from Blackshaw – Manuka said.
“One car drives in, onto the lift, it goes up, and then another car can drive in underneath it.
“You've got a separate carport, and then you've got a little circular drive. So, it's very cool.
“You could have five cars undercover, and then another two cars just sort of sitting on the circular drive.”
Built with a Palm Springs style, the ten-year-old home includes breeze blocks, natural pebblecrete, and feature ceiling beams in keeping with the theme.
Other highlights include a striking curved sunken lounge area, a lagoon pool, a wine cellar, five bedrooms and a self-contained one bedroom apartment with a storage area.
45 National Circuit, Forrest will be auctioned and has a price guide of high $5 millions to early $6 millions.
Views of the pool from massive garage
Ten cars can be kept in the basement garage at this sophisticated home at 18 Jack Ryan Street Forde which also has a feature window to the pool.
The newly built four bedroom, three bathroom home at 18 Jack Ryan Street, Forde includes 268sqm of living space plus approximately 222sqm in the basement.
Its highlights include a pool and big alfresco entertainment area, with a built-in outdoor kitchen, and an upstairs master suite with pool views.
It has an asking price of $2,295,000.
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