First time to market, a late 1950s charming period classic of spacious proportions. This is a substantial and well built brick, stone and tile residence in a superb elevated location at the foot of Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve offering distant hillside views.
Beaming with character and light through large picture windows to the park opposite, the master cabinetmaker finished his home with timber flooring, preserved under existing carpet. The fine timberwork and period details continue to the dining room, the architraves and matching doors, ornamental cornices and 2.7m high ceilings, all complemented by recently renovated kitchen and bathroom.
As was the custom, the owner-builders temporary accommodation was in the bungalow at the rear of the block, now a useful workshop or garden studio. Inviting and ready to accommodate a growing family, the home offers scope to further extend living and entertainment areas along a North/South axis into the private back garden.
With its delightful outlook onto parkland only 500m to the dynamic Ainslie neighbourhood centre, an easy walk to Braddon and the City Centre, this is a rare opportunity to secure one of the few remaining well maintained original vintage homes in Ainslies premier street. Your inspection will not disappoint.
FEATURES
Spacious elevated 3 bedroom late 1950s home with distant hillside views
Premier and sought after Duffy Street Ainslie address
Single garage under with cellar
Covered front terrace accessed by French doors from the dining room
Privacy of park side-outlook and indirect access to Canberra Nature Park
500m to the Ainslie Neighbourhood Centre, easy walk to the City Centre
Recently renovated bathroom and kitchen
Large laundry with original mosaic tiled floor
Walk-in pantry or hobby room
Handcrafted cabinetry in formal dining area
Timber architraves and matching doors
Timber flooring under carpet
Ornamental cornices and 2.7m high ceilings
Ducted gas heating, Rinnai instant hot water
Sandstone feature fireplace and chimney in living area
Large picture windows
Handy workshop or studio in back garden with three phase and standard power
DETAILS
EER 1.5
Block Size: 711.8m2
Rates: $2,671 p/a
Land Tax: $8,045 p/a (if rented)