This gorgeous two-storey duplex is positioned within one of Canberra's most prestigious locales – moments from the cultural offerings of Anzac Parade, the walking trails of the Lake, edged by the city and Campbell 5, flanked to the east by the War Memorial and Mt Ainslie. A lovely renovation elegantly blends old with new, the home very much preserved as a proud piece of old Reid's architectural story, brimming with artful character and enveloped in glorious old world gardens.

Hidden among the leaves, the home sits angled on the block, maximising outlook and privacy. There is a long driveway ushering to an ornate timber carport, complete with original detailing and gable roof. A long paved garden path is dappled with leaf play, edged by strappy grasses, agapanthus. The home itself, all classic red brick with high side wall and chimney twined with green vine. There is an atmosphere…part arty inner-city refuge, part romantic Parisian villa.

Set on a quiet residential street that connects to Anzac Park, you can see the monuments that dot the southern end from the footpath. The home, set back behind its enchanted garden enclosure. Granite pathways wend through leafy swells of beautiful plantings, magnificent trees, connecting to the welcoming front porch.

Sunlight falls through two large bays of timber sash windows, painting the new timber floors golden. We love the continuity of the warm materiality – timber joinery and panelling, timber doors inset with glass, and simple cabinetry, gifting a tonne of storage through-out. High ceilings, Art Deco cornices, exposed timber beams, add to the romantic mood. The living combined dining area genteel and warm, complete with feature fireplace and bespoke cabinetry, including an elegant built-in-bar.

To the right a charming kitchen flows to a sunny laundry and separate toilet and there is direct access to the rear garden. Clever two-sided cabinetry divides the kitchen from the laundry, its white glass insets all aglow with sunlight shared from the laundry windows. The kitchen itself is big and airy, with a bank of windows framing endless greenery. Worktops are chic black stone, set against cream cabinets and drawers with round silver handles, matching the laundry and the wall of storage within the powder room.

A high void is punctuated with tall windows, so you feel a part of the treetops as you climb the stairs. Upstairs, given over to three peaceful rooms and a large, renovated bathroom. The master bedroom with its bay window, looks out to The Parade and also across to the treetops of old Reid. A duo of robes flank the bed, both with concordant timber and glass doors. Both additional bedrooms look north-east, framing leafy vistas. The adjacent bathroom is simply appointed in white on white, with mosaic floors, a relaxing bathtub and walk-in-rain shower.

The outside paved alfresco nook is a favourite part of the house- think weekend entertaining, the table set for plenty, enveloped in flowering rhododendrons. Or taking a turn along the red brick and granite pathways, amidst the clipped hedges, the tall green walls and neat triangular lawn…the home and garden, a hidden treasure and haven from the nearby city.

Reid is synonymous with village life steeped in the qualities of another era -shared pathways and recreational areas, verdant gardens, community and cohesion. Known for its lush garden feel and ample green spaces, Reid is a coveted, heritage-listed, enclave, a short walking distance to the CBD, Braddon and Campbell precincts. Handy to schools, colleges, the ANU and CIT, the home is also close to transport including the new metro city station, connecting you to all of Canberra.

features.
.gorgeous three-bedroom semi-detached duplex in leafy Reid
.large block with established old-world gardens
.classic historic red brick form
.prestigious locale, informed by cultural offerings of Anzac Parade and edging the city
.long paved driveway ushering to the original timber carport with storage shed
.magical choice of entryways, both informed by deep front gardens
.very private and quiet
.anchored within a dynamic urban lifestyle, with a plethora of cafes, bars, restaurants and boutique shopping at your doorstep
.preserved period details – high ceilings, Art Deco cornices, timber doors and sash windows, timber joinery, including bespoke cabinetry
.new timber floors
.sunny front living combined dining area with large windows, garden views, timber mantle, electric fireplace and bespoke in-built bar
.living room allows for a wine fridge to be hidden away under the drinks nook
.Roman blinds
.RC split system to living area
.large, renovated kitchen with stone benchtops, banks of storage, Bosch electric oven, Miele electric cooktop, and Panasonic built-in-microwave
.internal laundry with lots of storage and separate powder room
.master bedroom with bay window, two built-in-robes, ceiling fan and RC split system
.bedroom two with RC split system
.bedroom three with built-in-robe
.carpet and picture rails to all bedrooms
.renovated family bathroom with mosaic floors, bathtub and rain shower
.underfloor electric heating in bathroom, main bedroom and bedroom 3
.large storage cupboard
.handy to green spaces including Hassett Park, Anzac Parade and all the walking and biking trails that encircle the Lake
.not far to Mt Ainslie and the much loved Ainslie shops
.close to the Braddon Precinct
.embedded in an enclave of cultural significance and within walking distance of cultural buildings, memorials and museums
.easy stroll to the CBD


FINE DETAILS (all approximate):

Land size: 636 m2
Build size: 127 m2 (approx.)
EER: 2.5
Build year: 1951

Rates: $5,911.60 pa
Land tax: $12,614.50 pa (investors only)
UV: $1,242,000 (2024)

Rental opinion: $800 - $850 p/wk