Auction Location: On Site

If you've fallen for the character and charm of old Ainslie and love period features, but also yearn for a home that's modern and liveable, then this is the one for you - the very best of both worlds!

The original cottage was built in 1926 but was extended in 2003, transforming it into a wonderful family home. Over the past three years, these architectural bones have been lovingly and extensively renovated: new double-glazed windows throughout, a new kitchen, new floating hardwood timber floors, and freshly painted within and without.

Despite its charming heritage facade, the home is deceptively spacious. The cute timber sash windows and lush front lawn give the impression of a cozy, quaint cottage, but the modern interior of the house offers surprising room and amenity. Polished solid Blackbutt floors add warmth while a wall of timber and glass draws the eye Northwards allowing a vista across the new deck and landscaped gardens to the newer part of the home. The original main bedroom (now bedroom 2) is at the front of the home, along with bedroom 3, a dedicated study, the huge, renovated main bathroom (complete with luxury bath), laundry, and a spacious living area.

Connected to the extension by a gallery which offers stunning views to Mount Ainslie, the newer part of the home is set off at first with a magnificent kitchen completed just last year. This features abundant bench space (Caesar stone topped), European appliances, ample storage and a butler's pantry. Flowing from this is a large family room with high raked ceilings and a new slow combustion stove. This room is a symphony of timber and glass, which overlooks the beautiful gardens and draws the outside in. Sliding doors to two sides means that this North facing room can be almost totally open to the garden.

Last but not least is the large main bedroom with generous walk-in robe and ensuite. This stunning room gives you views to the stars at night, and a morning outlook of the lush rear gardens.

The landscaped and fully-irrigated gardens (wifi controlled) offer a private oasis and seasonal delight all year round. There is a productive backyard orchard of fig, mulberry, plum, apricot, persimmon, raspberry, quince and lemon, while hundreds of bulbs bring spring colour amid the mix of deciduous and native plantings.

There's also a double lock-up garage with power but because the block is an awesome 1,073m2, there's still ample room for a pool.

Ainslie is an extremely popular suburb and the reasons for this are obvious. It's just a short walk up Foveaux Street to the amazing Mt Ainslie Reserve (a haven for bush walkers, Mountain bikers and nature lovers) and a bit more of a stroll to the fabulous Ainslie shops. You are close to Braddon, not far from the City and yet it's still such a quiet and peaceful neighbourhood.

At a glance:
- 1926 Heritage cottage with a modern extension completed in 2003, and renovated in 2022
- Flat, rectangular 1,073sqm block of land
- 3 bedrooms + a dedicated study
- Ducted gas heating (original home) under-floor heating (extension) and slow combustion fireplaces (bedroom 2 and main living)
- Reverse-cycle air-conditioning
- Double glazed throughout
- Kitchen renovated in 2022
- Indoor/outdoor flow from living and kitchen onto entertainers' deck
- Views to Mount Ainslie
- Established landscaped gardens
- 8-minute walk to Ainslie shops
- 7-minute drive to Canberra CBD

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