#soldbyholly $1,060,000

Sweet and handsome, this period home occupies a beautiful position within Ainslie, famous for its wide streets and significant heritage buildings. Whisper close to the city yet perfectly placed to enjoy outdoor life, the home extends the ideal of retreat within the cultural offerings of the metropolis. Exceptional ceiling height and original features contribute to a warm, soulful vibe and the home opens to kitchen garden and sun-drenched courtyard. The classic form is nestled within a delightful cottage garden. Canberra reds path the way to vine draped arbour and circular alfresco seating, perfect for an afternoon glass, watching the comings and goings of the street, connecting with community.

A formal sitting room overlooks the front garden with ornate fireplace, fitted with pot belly stove, occupying one corner. Original floorboards flow throughout, and a material palette of timber and brass, combined with crisp white walls, extends a feeling of calm tinged with joyful creativity. Vintage glass light fittings hang from ornate ceilings and timber sash windows frame leafy views. The natural beauty of the architecture lends itself to a combo of low-key modern furniture and curated vintage pieces and the entire home is kept cosy and comfortable via ducted, reverse cycle, air-conditioning.

A hallway leads to three charming bedrooms, all with gorgeous timber windows, beautifully draped by soft textiles. Vistas to trees and a mood of tranquillity inform these heartfelt, intimate spaces.

To the rear of the house and overlooking the courtyard is the renovated kitchen and meals area. Stone bench-tops, handmade Italian tiling, and recessed porcelain sink respect the history of the house and a beautifully preserved, Metters Canberra wood stove, remains a gorgeous feature.

Matching cabinetry to the adjacent laundry provides a continuous design story and double-glazed doors flow to courtyard. A real sun-pocket with significant feel of refuge, this easy space also packs a productive value. A bountiful lemon tree features alongside strawberries, and a variety of herbs and lettuce. It is the sort of sunny nook where you can while away the hours with a great book and several cups of tea. Or just as easily cosy up by the fire-pit in winter, with generous glass of red.

Ainslie is part of the coveted inner north, a stone's throw from the Braddon and Dickson precincts and the CBD. Peaceful and neighbourly and yet just seconds from the independent restaurants and bars on Lonsdale St and Civic, the location is highly coveted. Many of Canberra's best schools are at your doorstop and the ANU is not far. It is an easy stroll to the fabulous Ainslie shops, with local favourites including – Edgar's gastropub, Breizh Café, Shop girl Flower girl and Ainslie Cellars. Add ample green spaces, shared bike and walking paths and easy access to Mt Ainslie reserve, and you have an ideal lifestyle at your doorstep – the perfect balance between quietude, open space and the vibrancy of city life.

features:

.character filled home with the original 3 bedroom floorplan in central Ainslie
.front block of dual occupancy
.lounge room with slow combustion pot-bellied stove
.updated kitchen with integrated dishwasher and rangehood
.original wood fuelled stove
.enclosed laundry with double glazed sliding door
.main bedroom with mirrored built-in wardrobe
.additional two bedrooms (one with mirrored built-in wardrobe)
.water closet off laundry
.Baltic pine flooring with European wax polish
.new double glazed sash windows with custom Australian cedar frames and screens
.double brick with white stucco render
.terracotta roof tiling
.new roof insulation
.new galvanised guttering installed
.9ft ceilings
.Crimsafe security screens (front & back doors)
.North aspect
.recently installed ducted reverse cycle heating/cooling
.continuous gas hot water system
.curated courtyard garden by landscape garden designer Hannah Louise, featuring Canberra red brick paving, fire pit and crab apple trees
.premium imported limestone paving in courtyard
.rainwater tank and grey water irrigation system
.custom Thor's Hammer timber pergola providing passive cooling in summer
.single carport and storage at rear

FINE DETAILS (all approximate):

Land size: 385 m2
Build size: 85 m2 (approx)
EER: 2.5
Zoning: RZ1

Build year: 1934
Last renovated: 2017

Rates: $1,406.12 pa
Land tax: $1,693.60 pa (investors only)
UV: $540,000 (2022)