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A special home that has been in the same family since 1946 has hit Canberra&#x27;s property market with a $1.35m price guide.The home at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/4-hoddle-gardens-ainslie-act-2602-45738/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">4 Hoddle Gardens</a> in Ainslie is listed with <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/greg-amos/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greg Amos</a> and <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/jonathan-irwin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jonathan Irwin</a> of <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/irwin-property/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Irwin Property</a> and sits on a large 743sqm block.<img alt="4 Hoddle Gardens AINSLIE, ACT 2602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="531" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-29_at_12.41.13_pm.width-800.png" width="800">The original owners moved to the Ainslie home as government tenants before buying the property off the government in the 1970s.Once the property became a private residence, the family added an extension in the 1970s and further updates to the rear of the property in 1983.And yet despite the additional changes, almost everything inside the house is historic – from the light fittings to the retro wallpaper, timber picture rails and old power switches.<img alt="4 Hoddle Gardens AINSLIE, ACT 2602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="531" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-29_at_12.41.24_pm_tQiob8M.width-800.png" width="800">The Hoddle Gardens property has three-bedrooms, one-bathroom and is positioned in a tightly held enclave in Ainslie.“There is this amazing community parkland out the front of the property where the neighbours used to play footy and cricket together,” said Mr Amos.“That’s what makes this place so special – the neighbourhood would meet up and all get to know each other.”The property presents a unique opportunity for a young family who are looking to buy into one of Ainslie’s most desirable and close-knit streets.<img alt="4 Hoddle Gardens AINSLIE, ACT 2602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-29_at_12.41.03_pm.width-800.png" width="800">Mr Amos said the Ainslie time warp is incredibly rare and one of the most original homes he has come across.“There’s a real montage of history in this home,” he said.The main living room and meals area have retro wallpaper from the 1970s and original timber doors with decorated glass panels. The kitchen was updated in the 1980s and certainly gives off an 80s vibe with the wood laminate throughout. Off the kitchen is a laundry room and toilet.All three bedrooms have carpet, high ceilings and an added touch of colour. There is also a covered outdoor entertainment area, front porch and separate garage out the back.<img alt="4 Hoddle Gardens AINSLIE, ACT 2602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="531" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-29_at_12.42.33_pm.width-800.png" width="800">For the sellers, No. 4 Hoddle Gardens has been their one and only family home.“The son has lived there all his life,” said Mr Amos.Mr Amos said even the historical pictures on the online listing are special.“If you look closely at one of the photos you can see a 1937 Vauxhall,” he said.<img alt="4 Hoddle Gardens AINSLIE, ACT 2602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="530" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-29_at_12.40.50_pm.width-800.png" width="800">Luckily for the sellers, 4 Hoddle Gardens hit the market a week before the snap lockdown was announced by the ACT Government.“In that week we had two open homes with terrific interest,” said Mr Amos.“A lot of people were telling me that they used to live in Ainslie back in the 70s and 80s and want to come back home.”<img alt="4 Hoddle Gardens AINSLIE, ACT 2602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="532" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-29_at_12.41.33_pm.width-800.png" width="800">According to <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/ainslie-act-2602/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zango data</a>, Ainslie has a current median property price of $1.28 million. This is an increase from last year when the median property price was $1.1 million.The property is about a five minute walk to the popular Ainslie shops and foothills of Mount Ainslie. The Canberra Centre is also about 2.5km away.To find out more about the <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/4-hoddle-gardens-ainslie-act-2602-45738/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">historical Ainslie home</a>, contact <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/greg-amos/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greg Amos</a> on 0432 365 184 or <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/jonathan-irwin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jonathan Irwin</a> on 0421 040 082.

1940s Ainslie time warp hits the market

Virtual house hunters are showing keen interest in this double-brick duplex in Dickson listed with <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/stephen-bunday/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stephen Bunday</a> and <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/andrew-grenfell/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrew Grenfell</a> of <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/lj-hooker-dickson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LJ Hooker Dickson.</a>The property at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/19-lowrie-street-dickson-act-2602-46179/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">19 Lowrie Street</a> was listed the day the lockdown restrictions were announced by the ACT Government last week.“We have had no physical inspections so interested buyers have only really seen it via a short video we took,” Mr Bunday said. “Even last year in lockdown we were able to take buyers through in a one-on-one capacity…there was a lot more leeway.”<img alt="19 Lowrie Street DICKSON, ACT 2602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="530" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-22_at_6.24.49_pm.width-800.png" width="800">Such restrictions have not held back virtual interest from active house hunters looking to buy into the Canberra property market.Mr Bunday told Zango that he has been in talks with several interested buyers and had a few requests for copies of the contract.There has been substantial interest from owner occupiers and investors.Positioned just moments from some of Canberra’s most popular shops, the two-storey duplex offers contemporary features and a relaxing lifestyle.<img alt="Dickson Shops" class="richtext-image full-width" height="528" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-22_at_6.26.08_pm.width-800.png" width="800">The charming entry foyers leads past the staircase and living room to a dining room with direct access to the outdoor patio.The kitchen and laundry flow on from the dining room and are areas which see plenty of natural light during the day.The dining room is half the size of the entire ground floor and decorated with polished timber floorboards. From here, sliding doors bring the inside out as the space connects to a large deck and leafy backyard. This low-maintenance lawn is the ideal place to privately relax in the sun.<img alt="19 Lowrie Street DICKSON, ACT 2602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="531" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-22_at_6.24.56_pm.width-800.png" width="800">Back inside and upstairs are three spacious bedrooms with built-in-wardrobes and windows that look out across the natural surrounds. There is also the main bathroom with floor-to-ceiling tiles and a bathtub / shower.The newly listed property is on a 428sqm block in the RZ4 zone.“The RZ4 zone means the property is open to future redevelopments, subject to planning approval,” Mr Bunday said.“It also means you can build on 80 per cent of the land and build up to three storeys with basement parking.”<img alt="19 Lowrie Street DICKSON, ACT 2602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="529" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-22_at_6.25.29_pm.width-800.png" width="800">When asked about the main attraction, Mr Bunday did not hesitate to describe the property’s convenient location to the local Dickson shops, light rail and Civic. This proximity to Dickson shops will only be of greater value once Woolworths has finished its redevelopment.Mr Bunday has been selling properties across Canberra’s inner north for over 25 years and said as time goes on, two-storey duplexes in Dickson are becoming more and more popular with buyers.“This property has a lot of character and charm, which is what people are seeking.”<img alt="19 Lowrie Street DICKSON, ACT 2602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="532" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-22_at_6.26.00_pm.width-800.png" width="800">According to <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/19-lowrie-street-dickson-act-2602-46179/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zango data</a>, the property was last on the market in 2014 when it sold for $567,500. Dickson has a current median sale price of $615,000 and a population of 2149.To find out more about <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/19-lowrie-street-dickson-act-2602-46179/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">19 Lowrie Street in Dickson</a>, contract <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/lj-hooker-dickson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LJ Hooker Dickson</a>’s <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/stephen-bunday/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stephen Bunday</a> on 0416 014 431 or <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/andrew-grenfell/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrew Grenfell</a> on 0424 858 529. The property is due to go under the virtual hammer on 4 September at 11:30am.

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1940s Ainslie time warp hits the market

Delightful Dickson duplex a virtual hit with buyers