A four-bedroom home at 19 Beagle Street in Red Hill, once the residence of former Australian ambassador to Washington Sir Nicholas Parkinson, is now for sale. The architecturally distinctive property sits on an elevated 1047-square-metre block and offers a blend of relaxed luxury and historical significance.
Built in 1962, the home was purposefully oriented due north to capture winter sun and summer breezes. Extensive glazing, full-length verandahs, and leafy outlooks create a sense of openness and privacy. Renovated in 2006 and again in 2022, the interiors balance contemporary refinement with original character.
Notable features include a free-standing bath on a balcony, a main living room with an original wood fireplace opening to a deck overlooking a swimming pool, and a second al fresco space off the kitchen. Two upstairs bedrooms have glass doors leading to the balcony. Downstairs, there are additional living areas, a rumpus room, a wine cellar, and a main-bedroom suite with an adjacent office that could serve as a fifth bedroom.
Agent Mario Sanfrancesco of Blackshaw Manuka describes the home as a serene retreat in an idyllic location backing a nature reserve. Red Hill offers elevated streets, large blocks, leafy reserves, sought-after schools, and proximity to the CBD, with amenities like the Fox & Bow cafe nearby.
