#soldbyash #soldbysally $1,080,000

Resting proudly on a well-connected street, this characterful three-bedroom duplex, occupies a coveted position within cosmopolitan Lyneham. A contemporary renovation harmonises with soulful period features to create a comfy home, full of warmth and delight. Timber floors flow underfoot and high ceilings, retro style light fittings and large timber picture windows feature throughout. Set across two levels with generous proportions and balanced floorplan, the home opens to covered porch and generous rear garden.

Known for its leafy streets, established trees and expansive green spaces, Lyneham is a popular suburb, handy to all the best that Canberra has to offer, while remaining grounded within old-school, suburban values. A bevy of unique, independent cafes, restaurants and shops are within easy reach and the home is a hairbreadth from the city centre.

There is a lovely simple, formal symmetry to the façade, with twin gable roofing and feature bay window offsetting the entry portico. A driveway leads to a double garage at the rear and there is off street parking to the front for three vehicles.

A gorgeous entry foyer ushers and invites, featuring original brick and panels of inset reeded glass. The introductory palette of black and white sets a moody tone, continuous and accentuated within the large open social arena, that occupies the ground floor.

The living, dining, kitchen features a charming bay window, with bespoke window seating, creating an intimate dining area with views to the street. Timber shelving is artfully composed around the exposed brick chimney and a clever study nook is recessed into the wall.

A new kitchen has been installed at the rear, illuminated by large timber window overlooking the garden. With striking combo of matt black cabinetry and pops of white, and plenty of luxe features - stone benchtops, double oven, stainless steel dishwasher - the space feels invitational, creative and robustly practical.

Upstairs, three generous bedrooms centre around the original family bathroom with tub. Private and sequestered this restful upper floor arena has lovely, elevated views across rooflines and treetops.

Raised vegetable beds, established lemon tree, gentle lawns and shaded, paved alfresco dining create the ideal space for relaxing, doing, celebrating with family and friends.

Lyneham is a coveted suburb situated in the heart of Canberra's dynamic inner-north, serving up a fabulous modern urban lifestyle. Ample green spaces, shared bike and walking paths, and beautiful street trees create a tranquil village experience just a stone's throw from the CBD and ANU. It is an easy stroll to the Dickson precinct with its array of international cuisine. Lyneham shops is close to hand, home to The Front gallery and café, for great food and live music events and the famous Tilley's, for long brunches in the sun or Saturday Jazz nights. And not to forget, Choku Bai Jo/The Farmers Outlet at nearby North Lyneham and the Capital Region Farmers market down the road at EPIC. O'Connor shops are also handy as well as the dynamic Braddon precinct. The home is close to schools and transport, including the light rail.

features
.charming brick duplex home in an unbeatable location
.generous open plan living space with feature bay window and bench seat
.renovated kitchen (2020) with ILVE 900mm 6 burner gas stove and new LG quadwash dishwasher
.three bedrooms upstairs with built-in wardrobes
.updated bathroom
.downstairs powder room
.large enclosed rear courtyard garden with chicken coop and established garden
.paved outdoor entertaining area with 7m x 5m covered pergola
.garden shed
.ducted heating and cooling installed upstairs
.new split system downstairs
.double garage with automatic door
.new flooring throughout
.updated laundry with excellent storage
.new window covering
.new external doors, screen and dog door
.installed second data point downstairs for maximum wifi efficiency
.easy walk to Old Canberra Inn, Clay, Lyneham Shops or the Dickson Precinct
.cycle (15 mins) or walk (30 mins) to Braddon to visit the Haig Park markets on a Sunday morning
.5 minute drive will take you to the nature trails of Mt Majura, Ainslie or Black Mountain
.extensive walking trails around Bruce / Lyneham ridge or head to the O'Connor tennis courts for a ball hit
.catch the Light Rail to work or to go to dinner in the city without needing to find a park
.surrounded by green spaces, with Southwell Park Ovals across the road, and the green belt behind the street merging with the school ovals
.walk to Lyneham Primary without crossing a road, or stroll down to Lyneham High School in just 350m.
.stroll around the pond at the end of the street to see the ducks and birds
.cycle to ANU for a music gig or catch an e-scooter to the RUC for an afternoon of bowls in summer

EER: 3.0
Living size: 114m2 (approx.)
Land size: 450m2 (approx.)
Land rates: $4,821.33pa (approx.)
Land value: $750,000 (approx.)
Year built: 1958 (approx.)