#soldbymcreynolds #soldbycris $869,500

All the hard work has been done – just move in and enjoy!

Merging old and new with effortless grace, this sunny three- bedroom ensuite home manages the best of two worlds. Old soul high ceilings, decorative cornices and timber floors meld with chic updates, creating a home fit for modern living.

The deep red brick form is given a fresh take on life, with contemporary matt black trim to the striking front door and original wrought iron balustrades, that artfully edge the broad front veranda. From here you can enjoy the elevated aspect across the neighbourhood, out to the glory of the mountains. Weather watching is a thing…the ever changing colours of summer storm clouds, stunning flashes of lighting across the ranges.

There is a deep frontage, with blue stone retaining walls, soft lawn and a duo of Japanese maples. A long driveway ushers to gated parking and a double garage. A bank of strappy native grasses edges the pathway and steps usher to the simple and elevated entryway.

Arranged in an open semi-circular plan, living is informed by glass sliders that embrace the open air, allowing the sights and sounds of nature to come within. This is indoor-outdoor living at its best - ease of movement, stunning views and a sheltered alfresco experience that can be enjoyed throughout the year.

The dining area opens to a private, open deck that looks out over expansive lawns. So, you can sit back, bask in the warming sun and watch the kids at play. Home cricket anyone? While inside, the bright kitchen boasts a brand new 90cm Westinghouse freestanding cooker with gas hob, perfectly nestled within banks of cabinetry in crisp white. Worktops are a chic black quartz and a large window is set above the sink welcoming light and aspect, while a return gifts relaxed family seating and double pantries provide a spot for everything.

We love the newly oiled pine floorboards, the soft new carpet and the way the bedroom zone can be privatised from the social areas via a combo of doors. A broad hallway ushers to the three peaceful bedrooms and a luxurious family bathroom with a deep relaxing bathtub. Banks of cupboards line the hallway and bedroom one serves up a built-in-robe, while the second bedroom takes in leafy garden views. The master bedroom faces north, has a wall of freshly painted vintage cabinetry and a new ensuite bathroom. Both bathrooms are finished to exacting standards, with a concordant design thread that combines patterned tiling with finely textured timber vanities.

Higgins is a family friendly, quiet enclave known for its leafy streets, parkland and fantastic proximity to the Belconnen precinct, offering a bevy of shopping and dining experiences. The home connects to Reserve at the rear and the Bicentennial National Trail. It is an easy stroll to the local Higgins shopping centre and not far to a variety of schools, transport, Lake Ginninderra, the AIS and UC. It is also and easy drive to the CBD.

features.
.beautifully renovated three-bedroom ensuite double brick home in the peaceful suburb of Higgins
.lovely combo of preserved vintage charm and contemporary luxury
.resting on a quiet street and backing Reserve
.three bedrooms and airy open plan living
.high ceilings and decorative cornices
.deep frontage, lovely gardens and elevated front veranda with mountain views
.private driveway with gated double garage
.broad foyer and hallway
.newly sanded and oiled original pine floorboards
.new carpets to all bedrooms
.freshly painted
.north facing front living with sliding doors onto veranda
.dining area opening to rear timber deck
.refreshed kitchen with banks of cabinetry, brand new 90cm freestanding electric oven with gas hob from Westinghouse and dishwasher from Bosch
.large north facing master bedroom with wall of built-in-robes and ensuite bathroom
.bedroom one with built-in-robe and north facing views
.additional third bedroom with leafy garden aspect
.stunning family bathroom with freestanding bathtub and separate toilet
.both bathrooms finished in floor-to-ceiling tiling with timber vanities and rain showers
.large linen closet
.large internal laundry with storage and direct access to garden
.private rear deck overlooking expansive lawn
.garden gate opening to Reserve
.new ducted RC heating and cooling
.new locks, flyscreens and blinds
.new lighting
.moments from the Pinnacle Nature Reserve and local shops
.handy to the Belconnen Precinct, Lake Ginninderra, schools and the University of Canberra
.easy drive to the CBD

EER: 0.5
Land Size: 885m2 approx.
Land Value: $578,000
Rates: $3,230 approx. per annum