What a transformation! This stunning 1950's home has been completely reimagined into a modern family masterpiece with impeccable design, harmonious colour and light, and high-quality custom finishes. The end result is inviting, impressive and one you'll love coming home to every single day.

True to the area, the weatherboard cottage aesthetic has been kept out front, retaining the homes original charm and character, but it's what lies out back that will surprise and delight. A modern extension clad in sleek black Sycon and filled with natural light that streams in from big double-glazed windows, sliding doors and skylights.

Inside, the open-plan family space is a pleasure to be in and the hub of the home. The kitchen is a serene work of art with a custom concrete island bench, Carrara marble tile splash back and a window behind the cooktop so you can keep an eye on the kids while you make Sunday lunch. Throughout the home, natural oak flooring gives warmth and feels great underfoot, while both the bathrooms are well designed and luxurious without pretense.

Outside, this home is a joy. The gardens are low maintenance and multiple entertaining spaces give you flexibility when family and friends pop in. You can be enjoying dinner parties under the beautiful big tree while the kids play on the grassy area, easily within view. The yard is private thanks to high fencing and there's plenty of room for a barbecue and a firepit for those chilly nights.

Ainslie is a suburb that needs no introduction. Nestled between the city and the bush it's a lifestyle envied by many Canberrans. With great local shops and close to Mt Ainslie, Civic and Dickson, you're never far from outstanding restaurants, retail and natural beauty. Piper Street is in the north putting you among leafy streets, characterful homes and a high growth future return.

With such a gorgeous rebirth, this 1950's charmer has become a forever home for the modern Canberra family. A haven that takes advantage of old and new, close to the action and the bush.

Contact Stephen Bunday to arrange a viewing today.

At a glance...
- Built in 1950's with renovation and extension in 2016
- 4 Bedrooms with built-ins, 2 bathrooms
- Main with walk-in robe and ensuite
- Beautifully designed main bathroom and ensuite with full-height tiling and floating wall vanities: free-standing bath in main
- High ceilings in extension
- Open plan kitchen, dining and family room
- Second separate living room
- Multiple outdoor zones for entertaining
- Patio off living area with fixed umbrella
- Lush green grass, concrete paving and timber decking around feature tree
- Floating oak flooring throughout
- Custom concrete form island bench and skylight in the kitchen
- Window splash back behind mains gas cooktop; Electric oven; Dishwasher
- European laundry
- Double glazing
- Ducted gas heating
- Ducted evaporative cooling
- Mains gas Rinnai infinity hot water
- LED downlights
- Attic in roof cavity for storage
- Exterior: Original house is timber cladding and extension is Scyon (concrete) cladding, Colourbond roof; Custom gates
- Single carport

Lifestyle features...
- Walk to playgrounds, Dickson Wetlands and Mt Ainlsie walking trails
- Walk to many great public and private schools
- Walk to Ainslie Shops, 19 minutes
- Dickson Shops, 5 minute drive
- Braddon, 6 minute drive
- Canberra CBD, 9 minute drive
- Bus stop, 5 minute walk

Rates: $3,431
Land tax: $5,301
UV: $550,000