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If you have a toddler who rises early (like I do) then by 8am you’re desperate for: a) a really good coffee and 2) somewhere to take them to wear them out before their lunchtime nap.Great coffee is easy to find in Canberra but where are the places little ones have just as much fun? Here’s our round-up of venues that manage to combine outstanding coffee and even better play options.Did we miss any?<h3 data-block-key="5v3ok">Gang Gang Cafe and Bar</h3><h4 data-block-key="a4bl">Located at Downer Shopping Centre, 4/2 Frencham Place, Downer</h4><img alt="gang gang" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/gang_gang.width-800.jpg" width="800">In Downer, GangGang kicks goals for brekky and lunch – but only takes cards. Across at Downer Oval, you’ve got the playground, the dirt tracks and the fields. We flew kites on the oval two weekends ago. It was perfect.<h3 data-block-key="8gnue">A Bite to Eat</h3><h4 data-block-key="aj8vn">Located at Chifley Shops, 8 Chifley Place, Chifley</h4><img alt="chifley" class="richtext-image full-width" height="640" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/chifley.width-800.jpg" width="480">I’m a big fan of A Bite to Eat: the coffee is good, the food is gluten free and Chifley Play Space is a good post-banana bread bribe. The only catch is that the playground isn’t fenced, so it’s great for the big kids but you’ll need to keep a very close eye on the little ones.<h3 data-block-key="b4smp">Wildflour Artisan Bakery &amp; Cafe</h3><h4 data-block-key="f0bln">Located at 8 Townsville Street, Fyshwick</h4><img alt="wildflour" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/wildflour.width-800.jpg" width="800">I was buying a lemon meringue croissant from one of the best bakeries in the capital when I happily discovered a fenced playground out the back with a cubby house, slides and a swing. Sitting under the shaded outside seating watching my toddler was bliss. (Until she wanted some of my croissant and things got very, very sticky.)<h3 data-block-key="2alks">Ainslie Bakehouse</h3><h4 data-block-key="bgpfe">Located at Ainslie Shops, 1/5 Edgar Street, Ainslie</h4><img alt="1024px-Corroboree_Park,_Ainslie,_Australian_Capital_Territory" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/1024px-Corroboree_Park_Ainslie_Australian_Capi.width-800.jpg" width="800">If you’ve got a child obsessed with bike, skateboard or scooter riding, Ainslie is a total winner. Hit up Ainslie Bakehouse or Edgar’s for a huge coffee and then ride the paths of the amazing Corroboree Park. Pro tip: take a basketball for the big kids.<h3 data-block-key="a2pku">Frankies at Forde</h3><h4 data-block-key="85l9s">Located at Forde Shopping Centre,1/26 Francis Forde Boulevard, Forde</h4><img alt="frankies" class="richtext-image full-width" height="450" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/frankies.width-800.jpg" width="800">In Gungahlin, grab a Halloumi Stack or Brekky Nachos at Frankies at Forde before ducking across the road to the playground. (The real doozy in north Canberra, though, is the park at Moncrieff! It’s epic! Head there and Uber your coffee directly to you! I did!)

5 places for amazing coffee (and even better play options for the kids)

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No stone has been left unturned in the transformative renovation and extension of this single-level home at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/104-atherton-street-downer-act-2602-85553/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">104 Atherton Street, Downer</a>.<a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/luton-weston-creek-molonglo-valley/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Luton Properties</a> licensed agent <a href="/agents/tim-and-justine-burke/">Tim Burke</a> knew the four-bedroom family home was not your typical “inner north special” from the moment he laid eyes on it.<div>
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“This is not a simple renovation where someone’s thrown in a new kitchen and it’s a bit glossy on the surface,” Tim explains.“This has absolutely everything. It’s the best you could possibly get. I can’t even imagine someone doing something as good in the space short of knocking the house down and redoing it entirely.”From an eye-catching real sandstone feature wall in the living area to custom concrete kitchen benchtops, it’s difficult to know where to start in a tour of the property. But Tim chooses the professionally landscaped and automatically irrigated gardens.<img alt="104-atherton-street-downer-act-2602-85553-image-0-20230830204635355937-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/104-atherton-street-downer-act-2602-85553-imag.width-800.jpg" width="800">“When we drove up the first time to look at the home, you could see it was going to be something special because the landscaping is amazing,” Tim says.“The owner is a landscaper, so the mature hedges and trees and everything that’s been done has been done with purpose. It’s also quite low maintenance because it’s been done so well.”<img alt="104-atherton-street-downer-act-2602-85553-image-0-20230830204636146807-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/104-atherton-street-downer-act-2602-85553-imag.width-800_orqidoW.jpg" width="800">The fully-fenced and completely private gardens of the almost 800sqm block have extra features for families, including an in-ground trampoline and cosy fire pit area.Meanwhile, the covered entertaining deck, complete with heat strips, lighting, and a fan for year-round comfort, offers the first taste of the attention-to-detail throughout the house.The open-plan living area is the heart of the home with warm spotted gum flooring and a freestanding gas fireplace.<img alt="104-atherton-street-downer-act-2602-85553-image-0-20230830204636535379-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/104-atherton-street-downer-act-2602-85553-imag.width-800_AFWvwJA.jpg" width="800">Decadent touches extend into the kitchen with concrete benchtops and a breakfast bar, Velux skylights, timber detailing, a walk-in pantry and laundry in one, and quality integrated appliances.The highlight of the home’s four bedrooms is the private master suite with a fluted timber feature wall and New Zealand wool carpet.<img alt="104-atherton-street-downer-act-2602-85553-image-0-20230830204638671436-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/104-atherton-street-downer-act-2602-85553-imag.width-800_IQb1QyL.jpg" width="800">“It’s also got a beautiful oversized ensuite with underfloor heating and a large walk-around wardrobe,” Tim adds. “It’s really palatial living.”Two of the remaining three bedrooms (or two bedrooms and one office) have built-in robes and access to the main bathroom with freestanding bathtub.Under the hood, the house is also full of function with double-glazed windows, walls and ceiling insulation, ducted gas heating, evaporative cooling, an electric hot water system with a heat pump and a 12 kW solar system with three-phase power.<img alt="104-atherton-street-downer-act-2602-85553-image-0-20230830204641740575-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/104-atherton-street-downer-act-2602-85553-imag.width-800_TjRwy16.jpg" width="800">Other handy features include abundant off-street parking, close proximity to Dickson shops and light rail, and a four-car garage with a mudroom.Tim says smaller details like these will allow a family to “move in and enjoy it – and be the envy of all your friends” from day one.“It’s just something else. I know no house suits everyone, but this is one of those that’s going to tick a lot of boxes for a lot of people,” he says.104 Atherton Street, Downer, goes to auction at 1pm on Saturday 23 September 2023.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/104-atherton-street-downer-act-2602-85553/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/tim-has-seen-lots-of-renovations-but-this-inner-north-family-home-is-something-else/697058" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Riotact</a>.

The renovation of this inner north home is 'something else' says Tim Burke

Guests at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/3-36-blacket-street-downer-act-2602-80378" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3/36 Blacket Street, Downer</a>, won’t regret rugging up this winter to spend some quality time in the outdoor entertaining area of this near-new three-bedroom townhouse .The home’s more than 100sqm of external living space has been maximised with an integrated outdoor kitchenette and two separate decks overlooking a well-manicured garden.<div>
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“That’s the biggest thing that sets his townhouse apart from other quality townhouses in the inner north,” says <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/lj-hooker-dickson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LJ Hooker Dickson</a> real estate agent <a href="/agents/ryan-9/">Ryan Hedley</a>.“You’ve got such a spacious yard area and the owner has done a fantastic job creating those two separate outdoor living areas with custom-made decks.”The decks on separate sides of the wrap-around yard connect seamlessly with the hub of the townhouse: an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area that commands the home’s ground level.<img alt="3-36-blacket-street-downer-act-2602-80378-image-0-20230523020148542574-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/3-36-blacket-street-downer-act-2602-80378-imag.width-800.jpg" width="800">For the cooking that requires more than the kitchenette’s BBQ, the modern indoor kitchen with integrated AEG appliances has a large island benchtop facing the entertaining deck at the rear of the home for uninterrupted conversation. Ryan says this natural flow of indoor-outdoor living and entertaining is ideal for young professional couples who enjoy hosting friends and family.“People looking to start their journey with a young family will also find enough yard space for a trampoline and kids to play,&quot; he says.<img alt="3-36-blacket-street-downer-act-2602-80378-image-0-20230523020146845528-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/3-36-blacket-street-downer-act-2602-80378-imag.width-800_DsD8ZsS.jpg" width="800">The living and dining area features high-set ceilings and quality timber flooring, capturing lots of natural daylight, and has a powder room tucked away to the side. For the cooler single-digit temperature evenings, a ducted reverse heating and cooling system will keep guests warm downstairs as well as upstairs, where the home’s two bedrooms and master suite are located.“This is a great idea that reduces the home’s footprint but also allows for a larger living and dining area downstairs and larger bedrooms,” Ryan says.<img alt="3-36-blacket-street-downer-act-2602-80378-image-0-20230523020151772325-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/3-36-blacket-street-downer-act-2602-80378-imag.width-800_Sq5mlOS.jpg" width="800">The master suite features a walk-in robe and ensuite and is privately separated from the two other bedrooms (both with built-in robes) by the main bathroom and a second powder room.But the smart interior design doesn’t end there, with buyers noticing how cleverly the storage options have been placed throughout the townhouse, including a concealed European laundry downstairs.“They’ve done a really good job of incorporating as much storage as possible in very smart ways to accommodate townhouse living,” Ryan says.<img alt="3-36-blacket-street-downer-act-2602-80378-image-0-20230523020154387235-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/3-36-blacket-street-downer-act-2602-80378-imag.width-800_IPeTJMk.jpg" width="800">Prospective buyers won’t be sacrificing car space either, with the home featuring an automatic garage with internal access and an undercover space for a second vehicle.Located in a boutique complex of six townhouses, the Downer home is within walking distance of a light rail stop and Dickson’s dining and shopping precinct.<img alt="3-36-blacket-street-downer-act-2602-80378-image-0-20230523020150556121-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/3-36-blacket-street-downer-act-2602-80378-imag.width-800_ArtTfh6.jpg" width="800">“The house market is so hard to break into in the inner north, and this townhouse allows you to not compromise on quality or location,” Ryan says.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/3-36-blacket-street-downer-act-2602-80378/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3/36 Blacket Street, Downer</a>, will be auctioned at 11.30am on Saturday 17 June 2023.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/3-36-blacket-street-downer-act-2602-80378/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/luxury-inner-north-townhouse-with-a-backyard-made-for-entertaining/667186" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The RiotACT.</a>

The inner north delivers again with a townhouse you won't want to leave

Tim and Cassandra Kavanagh thank their lucky stars their baby Ron will “literally go to anyone who puts his arms out to him”.“He’s super cruisey,” Cassandra laughs.“Our family loves looking after him.”<img alt="IMG_6197 (2)" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1042" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_6197_2.width-800.jpg" width="800">It’s a good thing, too. Tim and Cassandra are mid-way through the renovation of an ex-government house in Downer, the second stage in what will be a three-part process.Stage 1 was the complete demolition of the interior of the three-bedroom home, Stage 2 (which the family is currently in) is the front yard and front facade, while Stage 3 will be the extension of the home. The result will be a modern four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom home, in Canberra’s coveted inner north, by the end of 2023.<img alt="IMG_6199" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1063" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_6199.width-800.jpg" width="800">While they’re not the only Canberrans who’ve seen <a href="/news/the-most-stunning-ex-govvie-transformations-on-the-market-right-now/">huge potential in an ex-government house and decided to renovate</a>, they’re probably only one of a handful brave enough to do so with a baby.For Stage 1 of the renovation, Tim and Cassandra – who both grew up in Belconnen –- had just eight weeks to get the house Ron-friendly. They’d leave their baby sleeping with Tim’s mum and head to the property at night to tear down walls, rip up flooring and completely expose the skeleton of the house.<img alt="IMG_2312" class="richtext-image full-width" height="629" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_2312.width-800.jpg" width="800">They had just six weeks within that eight weeks to re-erect walls, lay new flooring, restore the roof and get a working kitchen and bathroom in.“I have no idea how but we did it,” Tim says.“It definitely helps that Cass is an incredible project manager and I own [electrician business] Elect Solutions!“By the time we moved Ron in, the interior was about 90 per cent complete.”Now in Stage 2 of the renovation, Cassandra washes clothes from a makeshift laundry out the back. (The current kitchen will become the new laundry / mud room in Stage 3.)<img alt="IMG_6201" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1059" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_6201.width-800.jpg" width="800">Despite the challenges, Cassandra is absolutely in her element. She’s launched her own Instagram page, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/collaborativedesignco/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Collaborative Design Co</a>, detailing her renovation journey. And while she enjoyed the building process when the couple bought their first home in Watson’s Mount Majura development in 2018, she “adores” renovating.“There&#x27;s something really cool about bringing something that&#x27;s a disaster back to life,” she says.“So Tim and I are on different teams: for our next project, Tim would love to buy something, knock it down, rebuild, and I&#x27;m very much about bringing something back to life.“It’ll have to be scissors, paper, rock to decide!”<img alt="IMG_6198" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1061" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_6198.width-800.jpg" width="800">Cassandra’s advice to people considering renovating while they have a bub?“Planning and patience,” she says.“It’s so much easier if your family lives close.”Tim: “Our families have been our saviours, they helped us with demolition and took waste away - small things that made a huge difference.”<img alt="IMG_6206" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1066" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_6206.width-800.jpg" width="800">“It&#x27;s really stressful but such a cool challenge,” Cassandra says.“Also, I think our relationship has gotten stronger, and it&#x27;s really cool being able to have Ronnie around and be a part of it as well.“Ultimately, you’re creating something for the future of that little person which is hugely motivating and inspiring.”

Renovating with a baby: insanity or perfect timing?

Within moments of hitting the property market, <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/home-holly/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">home.by holly’s</a> <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/jenny-michael-and-mark-mcreynolds/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jenny McReynolds</a> was inundated with interest from potential buyers wanting to learn more about <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/10-colton-place-downer-act-2602-45889/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10 Colton Place</a> in Downer.It’s easy to see why. For buyers that like having everything Canberra offers at their fingertips – parks, cafes, restaurants, a close neighbourhood, and a short commute into Civic – 10 Colton Place is a rare opportunity.Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac with a large, bright kitchen and a warm two-room studio in the backyard, this property is perfectly situated in a suburb well known for its leafy streets and tight-knit community.<img alt="10 colton place downer" class="richtext-image full-width" height="535" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-08_at_6.57.55_pm.width-800.png" width="800">Ms McReynolds described the home as “really beautiful” and “the best positioned home in the cul-de-sac”.“One of the best things about the house is that every angle looks out to the garden,” she said.“At every time of the day there is always somewhere to sit and enjoy the sun. You don’t get that very often.”<img alt="10 Colton Place DOWNER, ACT 2602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="532" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-08_at_5.01.00_pm.width-800.png" width="800">The property sits on an 837sqm block and has a two-room studio separated from the main house and just a few steps from the back door.Ms McReynolds described the studio as unique for houses in <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/downer-act-2602/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Downer</a>.“I have been doing this job for a long time now and you don’t get many houses with studios like this,” she said.“Instead of having a studio just plonked into the middle of a backyard, this studio blends itself into the whole environment and gives off a really rustic feel,” she said.The studio has two large rooms that offer a home office, teen retreat or a place for guests to stay. The space looks out across the gardens, which includes a lily pond and deciduous trees that burst bright colours throughout the year.<img alt="10 Colton Place DOWNER, ACT 2602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="531" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-08_at_5.02.48_pm.width-800.png" width="800">Inside the main residence, an updated kitchen is the backdrop to the open-plan living and dining room. The kitchen is warm, spacious and includes a new ILVE 5 burner cooker, integrated Smeg dishwasher and plenty of bench space.Off the kitchen is the main living and dining area with timber bookshelves attached to the walls. This creative interior feature provides the home was a sense of warmth and an opportunity for new buyers with an eye for creativity to go wild.<img alt="10 Colton Place DOWNER, ACT 2602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="532" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-08_at_5.02.08_pm.width-800.png" width="800">The main bedroom is removed from the communal living areas and is the perfect spot to retreat for some quiet time. There are the added bonuses of an ensuite bathroom, walk in wardrobe, and external access to the garden.The remaining double-size bedrooms have ample natural light streaming through at all hours of the day and bamboo flooring throughout. There is also a modern renovated main bathroom.“The property’s got that really great feel about it, both inside and out,” said Ms McReynolds.<img alt="10 Colton Place DOWNER, ACT 2602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="531" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-08_at_5.02.18_pm.width-800.png" width="800">Additional features of the property include an attic above the studio, laundry room, single garage with automatic door, crimsafe screen doors, ducted gas heating, two reverse cycle split systems, and double-glazed doors throughout.Reflecting on the interest she has received so far, Ms McReynolds said Canberra has become a “destination spot” for young families.“There are lots of couples wanting to get into the area and start a family here,” she said.“The schools are so good around here…it’s just a whole different vibe now.”<img alt="10 colton place downer" class="richtext-image full-width" height="537" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-08_at_6.59.17_pm.width-800.png" width="800">According to <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/downer-act-2602/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zango data,</a> Downer has a current median sale price of $890,000, up from $760,000 just a year ago.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/10-colton-place-downer-act-2602-45889/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10 Colton Place, Downer</a> is listed with <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/home-holly/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">home.by holly</a> and set to go under the hammer on Saturday, 28 August at 2pm on site. To find out more, contact <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/jenny-michael-and-mark-mcreynolds/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jenny McReynolds</a> on 0409 300 065.

Perfectly positioned Downer charm a unique buy

This retro-style home in the heart of <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/downer-act-2602/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Downer</a> has a kind of character not often seen in newer homes.The home at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/29-padbury-street-downer-act-2602-41213/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">No. 29 Padbury Street</a> is different from a lot of the standard ex-government houses found in <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/downer-act-2602/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Downer</a>, recalls selling agent <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/ash-costello/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ash Costello</a> of <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/home-holly/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">home.by holly – Dickson.</a>“This home was privately built to create a more generous size and really is a nice surprise to find in Downer.”<img alt="29 Padbury Street DOWNER, ACT 2602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="532" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-05-03_at_5.27.58_pm.width-800.png" width="800">Ms Costello described the home as a “hidden gem” that has retained its charm and character throughout the years.“If you love the 70s then this house is perfect for you,” she said.<img alt="29 Padbury Street DOWNER, ACT 2602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="532" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-05-03_at_5.28.25_pm.width-800.png" width="800">The three-bedroom, one-bathroom home sits on a 648sqm block in one of Canberra’s quietest inner-north suburbs, <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/downer-act-2602/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Downer</a> – where the median price is currently at $890,000, according to <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/downer-act-2602/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zango data</a>.The property is marketed as having an “ideal” position, with an “easy walk away from everything you need or a way to find it.” The local shops are approximately a 10-minute walk away, and <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/dickson-act-2602/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dickson</a> Woolworths is a 2-minute drive.<img alt="29 Padbury Street DOWNER, ACT 2602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="530" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-05-03_at_5.28.37_pm.width-800.png" width="800">The property is also guilty for choice when it comes to local parks and bicycle paths.Ms Costello said the beauty of the neighbourhood is one of the many standout features.“The property is on a beautiful street in Downer with Oak trees that line the street and have a beautiful change of colour.”<img alt="29 Padbury Street DOWNER, ACT 2602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="531" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-05-03_at_5.33.51_pm.width-800.png" width="800">The idyllic surroundings can also be found in the home&#x27;s very own backyard, which has some mature fruit trees and plenty of garden beds.Inside, there are an array of 70s-era features including a retro pink bathroom, patrician doors, parquetry flooring in the dining room and kitchen, and a spider chandelier in the living room.<img alt="29 Padbury Street DOWNER, ACT 2602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="532" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-05-03_at_5.29.18_pm.width-800.png" width="800">The three bedrooms are generous in size and all have built-in-wardrobes.Additional features include an updated kitchen, laundry, carport, and garage.The property is set to go under the hammer on 15 May at 11:30am. According to <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/29-padbury-street-downer-act-2602-41213/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zango data</a>, the property was last on the market in 2019 when it sold for $765,000.<img alt="29 Padbury Street DOWNER, ACT 2602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="531" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-05-03_at_5.29.02_pm.width-800.png" width="800">Ms Costello said there have been a number of pre-auction offers.“It’s really nice to have an older home with original details be so well received,” she said.You can view <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/29-padbury-street-downer-act-2602-41213/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">29 Padbury Street</a> in <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/downer-act-2602/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Downer</a> and see all the other hot listings on <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zango</a>.To book an inspection, call <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/ash-costello/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ash Costello</a> from <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/home-holly/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">home.by holly</a> on 0402 718 359.

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