Retro 1970s ‘time capsule’ listed for auction in Weetangera

For retro nostalgia, look no further than this family pad in Weetangera.

Straight out of the 1970s, 109 Springvale Drive has hit the market for the first time – and comes complete with hallmarks of its era, including a bright orange kitchen, original wallpaper and signature amber glass.

“It’s literally like a time capsule,” says selling agent Treston Bamber, from Ray White Canberra.

“When you walk through the home, it’s like stepping back in time. Everything is original.”

The kitchen is like a flashback to a 1970s interiors magazine with funky orange tiled splashbacks, orange benchtops and timber-look cabinetry. Its original status even includes a copper rangehood and wall-mounted oven.

The vintage vibe continues in the bathrooms, which feature patterned wall tiles in orange hues and the original vanities. And then there are the timber panelled-walls, a kitchen servery, exposed brick and period light fittings to top off the look.

Treston says the blast-from-the-past was a rare find that offered endless opportunities for a range of buyers, from those keen to capitalise on the 2285sqm landholding, embark on cosmetic renovations, or enjoy the novel retro fit-out.

“This is an awesome opportunity to take on a large lot in a premium location opposite The Pinnacle (Nature Reserve) in the sought-after suburb of Weetangera,” he said. “Opportunities like this don’t come up very often.”

The home’s timeless Spanish Revival influences are showcased through its white painted brick facade, wrought iron balconies and arched details.

With more than 300sqm of internal living space, the two-storey home has four bedrooms, each with private Juliet balconies, plus a fifth bedroom that could double as a rumpus room.

The formal lounge incorporates a mid-century cone fireplace and timber veneer bar, while amber glass French doors separate the lounge from the dining room.

The enviable location – across from The Pinnacle and local walking trails, including the Bicentennial National Trail – is a major drawcard, along with the property’s leafy outlook and direct access to nearby bushland.

There is also an extensive yard that presents as a blank canvas, mature trees and an old tennis court.

The property will go to auction on March 29, unless sold prior.