Glen Yattah - 'Gentle Place of Waters'

'Glen Yattah' brings together the delights of the natural world with a space for gathering family and friends - just 3 minutes to Murrumbateman schools and 25 minutes to Canberra's Northbourne Avenue.

Set on 1.6 hectares, this light-filled, north-facing home embraces passive solar design, with solar panels for power and hot water. A large dam, bore, and extensive water tanks ensure reliable water supply, even in drought.

At its heart, the spacious kitchen and walk-in pantry overlook irrigated veggie beds, orchard and chook pen. The kitchen flows to the open-plan living and dining area, warmed by a combustion stove and opening to a paved alfresco area.

A flexible, window-lined room offers space for a study, retreat, or playroom. All four bedrooms feature built-ins and garden views.

The separate studio includes a bathroom, kitchenette, and wood stove-ideal for guests, hobbies, or working from home. Three alpacas can be included if desired.

Enjoy the full-size tennis court, cubby house, sheds, and a large dam with jetty and boathouse. A fishpond with fountain offers a quiet space to relax while children play.

Key Features
• Quiet lane, 3 mins to Murrumbateman, 15 mins to ACT border, 37 mins to Canberra CBD
• 4-bed, 2-bath home + separate self-contained studio
• Dam with jetty and boathouse; fishpond with fountain
• 150,000L water storage (rainwater tanks + bore + dam)
• 9kW solar panels, solar hot water (mains backup)
• Combustion stove, heat transfer fan, dual cycle A/C (2024)
• Electric oven and cooktop
• Tennis court, chicken coop, cubby, powered shed
• Established gardens, veggie beds, orchard
• Telstra landline internet (29 Mbps download / 3.96 Mbps upload)
• School bus at lane's end; public transport nearby
• Zoned rural; no strata or community title fees
• Council rates: $2,277.66
• Potential income: Airbnb $265/night; rental $750-$800/week

The current owners are now answering the call of family and grandchildren in another state, making way for new memories at this truly special place. They say:

Glen Yattah - 'gentle place of waters' - has been immune from drought, thanks to its deep dam, bore and large tanks. But more than that, it has nourished food, wildlife, gardens, pets, children and guests.

There are strong memories of grandchildren leaping off the jetty, hiding in the cubby, building shelters under trees, hunting Easter eggs near the alpacas and chooks, and making pizza in the spacious kitchen.

Many spaces have been designed for entertaining, relaxing or retreating to write, reflect and recuperate from Canberra's pressures. The birdlife - from blue wrens and magpies to eagles - find abundant habitat here, creating a true natural haven.

The home has hosted years of creativity and celebration, with thousands of books lining the study and studio, and visitors gathering for end-of-year events with students, colleagues and fellow writers.

Explore the area

School catchments

Murrumbateman Public School Primary K-6 Government 3.5km
Aunty Agnes Shea High School Secondary 7 Government 18.8km
Margaret Hendry School Primary K-6 Government 19.3km
Berinba Public School Primary K-6 Government 19.6km
Taqwa School Combined K-10 Independent 19.9km
Mt Carmel School Primary K-6 Catholic 19.9km
Yass Public School Primary K-6 Government 20.5km
Yass High School Secondary 7-12 Government 20.5km
Ngunnawal Primary School Primary K-6 Government 20.9km
Good Shepherd Primary School Primary K-6 Catholic 21.0km
Amaroo School Combined K-10 Government 21.1km
Neville Bonner Primary School Primary K-6 Government 21.4km
St John Paul II College Secondary 7-12 Catholic 21.4km
Holy Spirit Primary School Primary K-6 Catholic 21.7km
Gold Creek School Combined K-10 Government 21.8km
Fraser Primary School Primary K-6 Government 21.8km
Burgmann Anglican School - Forde Campus Combined Independent 22.5km
Charnwood-Dunlop School Primary K-6 Government 22.5km
Gungahlin College Secondary 10-12 Government 23.3km
Burgmann Anglican School Combined K-12 Independent 23.3km
Melba Copland Secondary School Copland Campus Years 7 - 9 Secondary Government 24.3km
Melba Copland Secondary School Copland Campus Years 10 - 12 Secondary 7-12 Government 24.4km
Harrison School Combined K-10 Government 25.4km
St Francis Xavier College Secondary 7-12 Catholic 25.4km
Kingsford Smith School Combined K-10 Government 25.7km
University of Canberra High School Kaleen Secondary 7-10 Government 26.5km

Nearest schools, measured in a straight line from the property. Provided as a guide only; check catchment and enrolment eligibility with the school. School data © ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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