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Initially built as a workers’ cottage in the 1920s on Acton Peninsula, this impeccably renovated house was relocated to Hall in the 1960s and repurposed into a three-bedroom two, two-bathroom house with a studio, including an additional bedroom and bathroom, making it ideal for a growing family.Luton licensed property agents Nick Paine and Peter White say the history behind <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/24-palmer-street-hall-act-2618-103100/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">24 Palmer Street</a> is something to talk about.<div>
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“What’s remarkable about this home is that while it was built so long ago, thanks to the renovations completed in 2021, it really is a brand new house with a century of history behind it,” Peter says.“The house was built a long time ago and the best thing is that there are some features that have been maintained since then, including the stained-glass windows and the original fireplace.”<img alt="24-palmer-street-hall-act-2618-103100-image-0-20240619081654247276-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/24-palmer-street-hall-act-2618-103100-image-0-.width-800.jpg" width="800">Affectionally known as ‘The Lavender Cottage’, the 2000 sqm property also includes a studio directly adjacent to the main house, creating the ideal guest house or space for an older teenager looking to experience independence.The studio includes a kitchen equipped with an electric oven, a European laundry and a generous bedroom complete with a walk-in wardrobe. There is also an enclosed garage conveniently located right in front of the studio.Approaching the main house, you are transported into a world of greenery, complete with rustic stone steps to the violet-coloured abode.<img alt="24-palmer-street-hall-act-2618-103100-image-0-20240619081656466704-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/24-palmer-street-hall-act-2618-103100-image-0-.width-800_8sFwGVu.jpg" width="800">Stepping into the home, you will be entranced by a spacious and well-lit lounge room, complete with the original fireplace, making it the perfect place to gather together year-round.Despite the recent renovations, the house will give you an instant feel of stepping back in time with hardwood floors and a gallery-style walkway connecting the lounge room to the kitchen.“The renovations have been done in a very high-end way, making it feel modern and cosy at the same time,” Nick says.The beautifully designed kitchen is enough to bring out the inner Masterchef out of anyone.With a sleek stone countertop, a stylish glass splashback, a custom-designed feature light and top-tier electrical appliances, including a 900 mm AEG induction cooktop, an AEG pyrolytic oven and steam oven, an ASKO dishwasher and a walk-in pantry. The kitchen is the heart of this home, positioned next to a generous family room and luxurious dining room, making it ideal for entertaining.Bedrooms two and three are large and have spacious built-in wardrobes.<img alt="24-palmer-street-hall-act-2618-103100-image-0-20240619081653459802-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/24-palmer-street-hall-act-2618-103100-image-0-.width-800_9iujYST.jpg" width="800">The master bedroom is nothing short of a haven. Large windows overlook the low-maintenance backyard, and there’s a huge walk-in robe and stunning ensuite.A beautiful backyard awaits you around the back, complete with an undercover deck and patio area around the corner.In terms of location, Peter says that Hall offers the best of both worlds.“It’s basically one road in and out that doesn’t see a lot of traffic, so you can easily get to Gungahlin town centre in under 15 minutes and the city in around 20.”24 Palmer Street, Hall goes to auction Saturday 13 July at 10am.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/24-palmer-street-hall-act-2618-103100/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/renovated-hall-cottage-retains-every-ounce-of-its-century-old-charm/781629" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the RiotACT</a>

Keeping cozy in the Lavender Cottage

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While thousands of Canberrans remain in lockdown for the near future, it seems as though virtual house hunting on Zango has provided for the perfect escapism.A picturesque cottage in Wallaroo that was listed with Zango and Ray White drew in 80 groups for inspections, 9 registered bidders for a virtual auction, and a staggering sale price of $1.925 million.<img alt="44 Holmwood Road WALLAROO, NSW 2618" class="richtext-image full-width" height="447" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-18_at_9.00.34_am.width-800.png" width="800">Listed with <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/mark-johnstone/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark Johnstone</a> of <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/ray-white/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ray White Canberra,</a> the impressive sale of <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/44-holmwood-road-wallaroo-nsw-2618-44343/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">44 Holmwood Road</a> in Wallaroo is indictive of the high demand for property in Canberra – lockdown or no lockdown.“It was an outstanding outcome for how Ray White and Zango team up to achieve outstanding results,” said Mr Johnstone.No. 44 Holmwood Road was due to have an in-person auction on 12 August at 5pm, but the ACT Government’s snap lockdown announcement put a spanner in the works.“The announcement came in the afternoon and by 2pm we came up with a solution to still be able to have the lockdown and comply with the rules,” said Mr Johnstone.“The auction kicked off without any hitches, the bidding commenced, and people fought it out.”“It was an extremely busy and chaotic couple of hours.”The idyllic three-bedroom cottage ended up selling for nearly 30 per cent more than the set reserve price.<img alt="44 Holmwood Road WALLAROO, NSW 2618" class="richtext-image full-width" height="529" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-18_at_8.59.33_am.width-800.png" width="800">Mr Johnstone was amazed at the outcome of the highly anticipated auction and said the Ray White team was prepared for the shift to an online auction.“Even last year when Covid restrictions lifted, we continued to offer the option of remote bidding and live streaming auctions,” he said.“Even within days of the lockdown being announced we had buyers who were bidding remotely so we were very well versed and prepared.”According to <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/44-holmwood-road-wallaroo-nsw-2618-44343/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zango data</a>, the property was last on the market in 2007 when it sold for $790,000. <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/wallaroo-nsw-2618/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wallaroo</a> has a current median sale price of $1.2 million. This is a drastic increase from last year when the median sale price was just $300,000.<img alt="44 Holmwood Road WALLAROO, NSW 2618" class="richtext-image full-width" height="529" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-18_at_8.59.43_am.width-800.png" width="800">The property itself is situated on approximately 25 acres in the Hall region and about a seven-minute drive to Canberra.Newly renovated, the three-bedroom home combines the ideal rural lifestyle with the benefits of the city nearby. Original features have been retained – including an expansive veranda, original open fireplace and high ceilings.And if these original features aren’t enough to add to the charm – a full sized Yurt is located at the front of the property. What is a yurt? I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have to look it up.“A Yurt is basically a studio room that doesn’t have any bathrooms or kitchens in it,” said Mr Johnstone. At No. 44, the former owners used the Yurt as a teenager retreat.<img alt="44 Holmwood Road WALLAROO, NSW 2618" class="richtext-image full-width" height="530" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-18_at_9.00.12_am.width-800.png" width="800">Mr Johnstone said that a key selling feature that attracted such popularity by active buyers was the land, location and views on offer.“The property is closer to Civic that some of the Tuggeranong suburbs,” he said.There is even an historic train carriage adjoined to the property that is suitable as an additional living space, accommodation for visitors or an opportunity to run an Airbnb.<img alt="44 Holmwood Road WALLAROO, NSW 2618" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-18_at_8.59.56_am.width-800.png" width="800">Mr Johnstone said that despite the latest lockdown, interest from people wanting to enter the Canberra property market has remained high.“Enquiries are continuing to flood through as they have been all year and we are responding to them as quickly as we can,” Mr Johnstone said.And at this rate – house hunting online for the perfect home on the outskirts of Canberra seems like the ideal lockdown activity…even if it is just to browse.

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Keeping cozy in the Lavender Cottage

100yr old cottage smashes reserve price as online auctions defy lockdown