Dickson home combines classic style with modern amenities

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A five-bedroom home on a large block is a unique find in Canberra’s inner-north suburb of Dickson.

LJ Hooker Dickson sales agent Stephen Bunday said the addition of a home office or sixth bedroom, plus a huge upstairs rumpus room made 82 Marsden Street in Dickson the perfect family home for anyone seeking comfort and convenience.

“This is a classic family home, with five bedrooms and three bathrooms, and there’s not a lot of them sold in this area,” Stephen said.

“It sits on a 922 sqm block, which is big by Dickson standards. And even though it’s a large house, there’s still loads of backyard to enjoy.”

The two-storey home is north-facing at the rear so it’s light-filled and sunny. The back decks on both levels are the perfect place to relax and take in the leafy vista over the garden and pool area.

“The sun pours in the downstairs living areas and big family room, which have large timber windows and gleaming polished hardwood floors, providing a feeling of warmth and elegance throughout,” Stephen said.

“The living areas flow out to the deck covered with a gorgeous ornamental grapevine and onto the backyard and pool area, providing year-round opportunities for entertaining, your morning coffee or a sundowner.”

Upstairs, the rumpus room boasts picture windows to the north and opens onto the elevated verandah.

The home has been renovated twice by the current owners, once in 2000 and again in 2004, while a new kitchen was installed in 2016, which Stephen said had a classic style with a neutral colour palette.

“They’ve done a great job with the renovations, creating a golden opportunity for a growing family, with space to accommodate guests or extended family members,” he said.

Downstairs you have the kitchen, living, dining and lounge room, three bedrooms – including the sprawling master suite – plus two bathrooms and an office. Upstairs are another two bedrooms, a huge rumpus and living area, plus a third bathroom.

Upstairs, the ample, private space could accommodate an extended family who could come and go via the front entry hall without entering the main living areas. It’s also a fantastic area for lucky teenagers to spread their wings and hang out with friends.

“In this home, everyone can have their own space,” Stephen said.

The relaxed family room wraps around the renovated kitchen, a highlight of the home with stone benchtops, quality appliances, and a plumbed-in fridge. The dining and lounge area has timber and stacking doors, providing multiple access points to the covered wrap-around deck.

A wood-burning fireplace ensures a warm and cosy atmosphere while entertaining during the winter months, or make the most of the ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning system for year-round comfort.

Families can make the most of the large yard with lush lawns and gardens surrounding the solar-heated in-ground swimming pool.

The addition of dry storage sheds hidden in the rear yard adds to the practicality of the outdoor space. There is also ample off-street parking, complemented by a tandem enclosed carport with an automatic door.

For the environmentally conscious, the home has double-glazed windows, a 10,000-litre water tank and a 2.3-kilowatt solar system.

Stephen said the location, in popular Dickson, was “fantastic”.

“Marsden Street is one of those wonderful oak-lined streets and, at this time of year, the trees meet in the middle providing beautiful shade and serenity,” he said.

The home is a six-minute stroll from the bustling Dickson Town Centre with its array of restaurants and lively bars, and a short walk to North Ainslie Primary School, Lyneham High, Emmaus Christian School and Daramalan College.

With easy access to the Light Rail, Dickson Pool, Dickson Wetlands, sports grounds and bike tracks, Stephen said this home boasts an ideal locale.

While it is set in the RZ2 zone, allowing potential for a multi-unit housing development, he expects the home to be snapped up by a family.

The property will go to auction on Saturday 10 February 10:00AM

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Article originally written and published by the RiotACT