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A red-brick ex-government house built in 1955 has just hit the Canberra property market and already been inundated with enquiries from potential buyers.<a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/purnell-citywide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Purnell – Kingston’s</a> selling agent <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/nick-purnell/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Purnell</a> said the three-bedroom two-bathroom duplex at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/80-stuart-street-narrabundah-act-2604-43109/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">80 Stuart Street</a> in <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/narrabundah-act-2604/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Narrabundah</a> encapsulates the perfect traditional Canberra offering.<img alt="80 Stuart Street NARRABUNDAH, ACT 2604" class="richtext-image full-width" height="529" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-06-21_at_10.26.58_am.width-800.png" width="800">The home sits on a 423sqm corner block with views of tree-lined Stuart Street and Strzelecki Crescent.Once a large estate, the property has been split into two duplex’s and is newly renovated to present a stunning blend of old charm and modern living.<img alt="80 Stuart Street NARRABUNDAH, ACT 2604" class="richtext-image full-width" height="449" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-06-21_at_10.29.52_am.width-800.png" width="800">Step inside the front door and you will still get a sense of the property’s historic roots – the high ceilings, exposed wooden floors, original fireplace, switches and windows are all in keeping with its 1950s era.The traditional characteristics of the property’s history have been perfectly blended in with modernist style.<img alt="80 Stuart Street NARRABUNDAH, ACT 2604" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-06-21_at_10.28.41_am.width-800.png" width="800">The open-planned downstairs and dining room is full of natural light and space. Just off here is the renovated kitchen, laundry and bathroom. The kitchen has been modernised with stainless steel appliances, including a gas cooktop and rangehood.The three-bedrooms are privately located upstairs, along with a bathroom, separate toilet and linen cupboard.<img alt="80 Stuart Street NARRABUNDAH, ACT 2604" class="richtext-image full-width" height="530" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-06-21_at_10.27.56_am.width-800.png" width="800">“The renovation work is of really high quality and is not the standard run-of-the-mill renovation”, said Mr Purnell.“The property captures the eastern light coming in through front, the northern light through side and the afternoon sun in the outdoor entertainment area.”It is clear the history of the property has been admired by many. Mr Purnell said the old images of the house have been displayed in the home and passed down between owners.<img alt="80 Stuart Street NARRABUNDAH, ACT 2604" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1018" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-06-21_at_10.29.20_am.width-800.png" width="666">Meanwhile, the outdoor entertainment area is where most of your time will be spent. A brick pizza oven is situated just off the outdoor deck and in amongst the manicured hedges. With plenty of grass space, the property is perfectly suited for someone looking for a family home in a tight-knit Canberran community.According to <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/80-stuart-street-narrabundah-act-2604-43109/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zango data</a>, the property was last on the market in 2014 when it sold for $605,000.Extras include a carport with storage and an extra toilet, double glazed windows and an electronic driveway.<img alt="80 Stuart Street NARRABUNDAH, ACT 2604" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-06-21_at_10.28.18_am.width-800.png" width="800">The property goes to auction on Saturday 3 July at noon.To book an inspection of <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/80-stuart-street-narrabundah-act-2604-43109/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">80 Stuart Street</a> in <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/narrabundah-act-2604/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Narrabundah</a>, contact <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/nick-purnell/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Purnell</a> on 0401 043 142 or <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/ben-galdys/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Galdys</a> on 0411 445 347.

Narrabundah Ex-Govie House Built in 1955 Ready For New Owners

Rewind to the 1960s.Eddie and Mary Norenbergs are happily married and living in an apartment in Civic until a friend of theirs tell them about a story they overheard at the Waltons Department Store – a widow and her three daughters are looking for a place to live that&#x27;s closer to Civic and wants to swap properties with someone.Now over five decades later, Eddie and Mary Norenbergs are selling their family home in at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/57-earle-street-lyneham-act-2602-41923/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">57 Earle Street</a> in Lyneham where they have raised their two adult children.<img alt="57 Earle Street LYNEHAM, ACT 2602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="707" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-05-31_at_12.06.27_pm.width-800.png" width="800">The three-bedroom, one-bathroom home sits on a whopping quarter-acre block and in a quiet cul-de-sac in Lyneham. The home offers breathtaking views of Canberra, from the snow on Mt Majura to the leafy tree-lined streets of O’Connor.What’s even better is that inside, the house oozes with 1950s charm – there is carpet, high ceilings, plenty of picture hooks on the walls, a sunroom, ceiling skylights in the kitchen, and wallpaper in some of the bedrooms.<img alt="57 Earle Street LYNEHAM, ACT 2602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="530" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-05-31_at_12.06.45_pm.width-800.png" width="800">The original interiors are in immaculate condition, especially the kitchen which has direct access to the open-plan formal lounge and dining room.You can certainly tell that the house on Earle Street has been loved and is Nurenbergs’ pride and joy. But the time has now come for the Nurenbergs to downsize and make new memories.“I call this place our little cottage”, said Eddie Nurenberg.“We used to have a lot of dinner parties here and when I look back, I am amazed we raised two children in this little house.”<img alt="57 Earle Street LYNEHAM, ACT 2602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="529" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-05-31_at_12.07.26_pm.width-800.png" width="800">Over the years, the Nurenberg’s have renovated the property to what it is today.There is one thing is for sure – living in Lyneham has clearly left a mark on the Nurenbergs.“I came out to Australian from Europe in 1948 and have lived in Canberra since 1950 as a kid,” said Eddie.“I then married a Queanbeyan girl and will never leave Canberra – it’s the best place to live.”<img alt="57 Earle Street LYNEHAM, ACT 2602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="531" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-05-31_at_12.06.58_pm.width-800.png" width="800">Recalling on his memories of Canberra, Eddie said he is amazed at how much Canberra has changed.&quot;Where we are, the Defence people from Melbourne were originally sent here to work,&quot; said Eddie.&quot;Myself and Mary went for a drive the other day to places like Ford and Harrison and I can&#x27;t believe how spread out Canberra has become.&quot;&quot;When we first moved, even Aranda was too far out.&quot;<img alt="57 Earle Street LYNEHAM, ACT 2602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="527" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-05-31_at_12.08.51_pm.width-800.png" width="800">Selling agent <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/andrew-lonsdale/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrew Lonsdale</a> of <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/ray-white/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ray White Canberra – Belconnen</a>, said the property is a once-in-a-lifetime listing.“This is a rare opportunity to live on the top of a hill and somewhere with amazing views,” said Mr Lonsdale.“The property is also in a very happy cul-de-sac. Everyone seems to know each other and look out for each other.”<img alt="57 Earle Street LYNEHAM, ACT 2602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="534" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-05-31_at_12.06.35_pm.width-800.png" width="800">Mr Lonsdale said the large block gives way to the possibility of redevelopment down the track.The property&#x27;s location in the heart of Lyneham is another draw card – with good schools and the convenience into Civic a huge lifestyle bonus.<img alt="57 Earle Street LYNEHAM, ACT 2602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="524" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-05-31_at_12.16.54_pm.width-800.png" width="800">“This home offers the opportunity for someone else to live their family dreams”, said Mr Lonsdale.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/57-earle-street-lyneham-act-2602-41923/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">No. 57 Earle Street</a> in Lyneham is heading under the hammer on Saturday 12 June at 10am.To arrange an inspection of this historic Canberra home at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/57-earle-street-lyneham-act-2602-41923/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">57 Earle Street in Lyneham</a>, contact <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/andrew-lonsdale/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrew Lonsdale</a> on 0428 486 692 or Bradley McDowell on 0447 622 702.

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Narrabundah Ex-Govie House Built in 1955 Ready For New Owners

House On A Hill Full Of Memories To Sell For The First Time In 53 years