Decades old Ainslie cottage a hit with interested buyers

Here’s your chance to effortlessly move in and unpack your bags in one of Canberra’s most highly sought-after suburbs.

Built in 1968, this four-bedroom residence at 44 Foveaux Street in Ainslie is listed with Moira Maloney of Maloney’s Property and has been inundated with interest since it came onto the market.

“We had an opening on Saturday and had 30 groups through, yesterday we had five, and today we had three,” said Ms Maloney.

According to Ms Maloney, there has been a lot of interest from active buyers in Melbourne, Canberra and the South Coast so far. And given the property’s location and effortless living on offer, it’s understandable as to why.

Located in the highly popular suburb of Ainslie in Canberra’s inner north, the cottage has plenty of street appeal and is well proportioned to suit family living.

Inside the main residence, the standard of living remains high throughout. There are polished floorboards, sleek tiles in the kitchen and bathroom, and carpet in two bedrooms.

The property offers an open plan kitchen and dining room experience, three spacious bedrooms, and a large living room with a wood-burning fireplace – a cosy addition for those cool Canberra nights.

Ms Maloney said the laundry located off the kitchen could be turned into “lovely butler’s pantry”.

The original 1960s features have also been perfectly maintained – there is a traditional Canberra oven in the kitchen, high ceilings throughout, and original light fittings.

The cottage is also north facing at the front which allows for the northerly sun to shine through the living spaces to the second and third bedrooms.

“When you’re inside, there is a really lovely energy,” said Ms Maloney.

“You really can just move in and unpack your bags.”

An added bonus is the property’s cubby house and one-bedroom self-contained studio out the back. There is also a bathroom, seperate toilet, and double garage attached to the studio.

Ms Maloney said the multipurpose studio is a standout feature of the property.

“The studio lends itself to all sorts - for extended family, a working from home situation, artists, or simply whether you want a secondary income stream,” she said.

Outdoor entertaining is perfectly catered for with the large backyard. There is a large covered deck that looks over the level lawn and cubby house where kids are likely to play.

The main bedroom has the picture-perfect view of the outdoor entertainment area, as well as the luxuriousness of an ensuite and large wardrobe.

Other features include wardrobes in the bedrooms, two modern bathrooms, ducted gas heating, and a double-glazed door.

According to Ms Maloney, the property has been a rental for a number of years while the owners lived overseas for work.

Latest Zango data reveals that Ainslie’s median property price in 2021 is $1.28 million. This has risen drastically from 2019 when the median sale price was $900,000.

No. 44 Foveaux Street is heading under the hammer on 24 July at 3pm on site.

For more information, contact Moira Maloney of Maloney’s Property on 02 6232 0148.