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Another weekend, and more suburb sales records continue to tumble around Canberra, as the local market remains red hot.In Ainslie, <a href="/sale/25-corroboree-park-ainslie-act-2602-48812/">25 Corroboree Park</a> sold for $2,775,000, beating the previous suburb record by $335,000.The five bedroom home in the heritage listed Corroboree Park precinct is an original 1927 weatherboard worker&#x27;s cottage, which has been fully renovated inside and out, whilst still preserving the old-world charm.Selling agent <a href="/agents/stephen-bunday/">Stephen Bunday</a> from <a href="/agencies/lj-hooker-dickson/">LJ Hooker Dickson</a> says the vendors received an offer of $2,750,000 by the very first people to inspect the property at the start of the campaign, which would have been an Ainslie record in itself, but chose to hold off until auction on Saturday November 13.The wins didn’t stop there either with the vendors saving thousands of dollars in advertising costs by choosing to locally market the property exclusively on Zango on their way to achieving Canberra’s Inner-North suburb record.<img alt="25 Corroboree Park 2.png" class="richtext-image full-width" height="493" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/25_Corroboree_Park_2.width-800.png" width="800">“Property in Corroboree Park is tightly held and this one has a lovely view over to the park and tennis courts with Mount Ainslie in the background. Buyers understand that this will never be built out,” says Stephen.“They also appreciate that it’s in a heritage precinct and that the character and charm of the streetscape will be preserved. The home has also been beautifully renovated and extended and the gardens are beautiful.”A little further north-west, <a href="/sale/2-62-macrossan-crescent-latham-act-2615-49300/">2/62 Macrossan Crescent</a> set a new price record in Latham.Sold by agent <a href="/agents/ajay-kumar/">Ajay Kumar</a> from <a href="/agencies/town-residential/">Town Residential</a>, the newly-built home has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and four car garage, and features a versatile floorplan.<img alt="2-62-macrossan-crescent-latham-act-2615-49300-image-0-20211112010200403786-thumbnail-1920x1920-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="532" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/2-62-macrossan-crescent-latham-act-2615-49300-.width-800.jpg" width="800">The property sold ahead of auction for $1,160,000 on Friday November 12. The sale came just one week after the previous Latham record was broken, with a sale for $978,000.“We accepted a pre-auction offer off the back of only two open homes which had 19 groups,” says Ajay.“I expect this to put Latham on the map for new buyers, and all the sellers looking to sell in Latham will benchmark their homes against these sales.”“The property was only live online for one week—a very quick marketing period. However I was very confident in the property. It is beautifully built and very well presented. I knew it would sell for a premium and it was an exceptional result in the end,” says Ajay.<img alt="2-62-macrossan-crescent-latham-act-2615-49300-image-0-20211112010201552479-thumbnail-1920x1920-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="532" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/2-62-macrossan-crescent-latham-act-2615-49300-.width-800_aSiEej3.jpg" width="800">Demand remains strong in Latham, with Ajay also selling the adjacent property, 1/62 Macrossan Crescent, for $1,150,000, without going to market.“The market is still going strong and enquiries remain high, I don’t see it slowing down anytime soon,” says Ajay.

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A rare opportunity has arisen to secure a stunning home in the heritage-listed Corroboree Park Precinct of Ainslie.Located in one of Canberra’s most iconic and sought-after suburbs, the Corroboree Park precinct is a distinctive and rare example of early Canberra planning and timber government housing.An historic precinct, the Corroboree Park Urban Conservation area is set in a striking layout of crescents focused on Corroboree Park, a focal point of community gatherings and often referred to as the heart of Ainslie.The precinct’s timber houses were constructed from 1925 to 1929 and are well-regarded examples of Federal Capital architecture, while the design exemplifies the ‘garden city’ concepts of planning in Canberra.<img alt="25-Corroboree-Park-AINSLIE-4.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/25-Corroboree-Park-AINSLIE-4.width-800.jpg" width="800">Houses in this area rarely come onto the market.The original 1926 weatherboard worker’s cottage at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/25-corroboree-park-ainslie-act-2602-48812/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">25 Corroboree Park</a> has been renovated and upgraded while retaining its old-world charm. With high ceilings, picture rails, timber sash windows and even the old Bakelite light switches, you can’t help but feel the history of Canberra in this house, with the convenience of five bedrooms and two bathrooms.This heritage home is an oasis close to the city, set on a 1138 square metre block directly opposite the park.The modern extension by local builder Malcolm Kelly of Habitat Constructions is the new hub of the family home with open plan family and dining areas adjoining a spacious kitchen. Sunlight floods these rooms year-round and turns the polished concrete floors into a winter heat bank.<img alt="25-Corroboree-Park-AINSLIE-3.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/25-Corroboree-Park-AINSLIE-3.width-800.jpg" width="800">LJ Hooker Dickson selling agent <a href="/agents/stephen-bunday/">Stephen Bunday</a> says, “Malcolm is an Ainslie local. He has done a lot of heritage extensions and is fastidious in his attention to detail”.“The outdoor entertaining area flows naturally from the family and dining area, ensuring that those who love to entertain during the Spring and Summer months can enjoy an indoor/outdoor lifestyle,” Stephen says.The bedroom wing takes full advantage of its north-easterly orientation and is well serviced by the large modern bathroom, featuring a full-sized bathtub. The rooms in this wing are filled with light with window views out to the meticulously manicured gardens that flower for most of the year.Wander around the red brick paths to find fruit trees, herbs, a vegetable garden and a chicken coop. A 10,000-litre underground rainwater tank helps to keep the garden green all year round.<img alt="25-Corroboree-Park-AINSLIE-1.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/25-Corroboree-Park-AINSLIE-1.width-800.jpg" width="800">There is plenty of storage with an oversized double garage, storage loft and mudroom/laundry with extra shelving and cupboards.With access to the tennis and basketball courts across the road and a very popular BBQ and playground at your doorstep, you will have a great choice of meeting friends in the park or entertaining at home.The base of Mount Ainslie and the Mount Pleasant bike trails are just a short stroll away. With Lonsdale Street and Ainslie shops close by, you may never have to leave the neighbourhood.Stephen says the opportunity to secure a slice of Canberra’s history seldom comes around.“Only five houses have sold on this street in my 25 years of real estate in this area. These houses are very tightly held.”To arrange a private inspection at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/25-corroboree-park-ainslie-act-2602-48812/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">25 Corroboree Park</a> in Ainslie, contact <a href="/agents/stephen-bunday/">Stephen Bunday</a> on 0416 014 431.Article was originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/meander-down-the-garden-path-in-ainslie/504544" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The RiotAct.</a>*Zango is committed to continue connecting people with places safely. For the latest information, we encourage you to speak with the listed agent for the property, stay safe.

Meander down the garden path in Ainslie

Located in the heart of Ainslie in Canberra’s inner-north, this three-bedroom property at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/54-limestone-avenue-ainslie-act-2602-39206/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">54 Limestone Avenue</a> is on the market for the first time in 70 years.Designed and advertised in 1926 by the Federal Capital Commission to entice public servants to move to the bush capital, it’s safe to say this historic homestead has seen a lot over the years.<img alt="The exterior.png" class="richtext-image full-width" height="534" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-04-13_at_12.53.09_pm.width-800.png" width="800">The property has been home to many renowned Canberran locals, including a former headmaster of Ainslie Primary School, an architect and a local teacher.Popular Ainslie locals, the Leonard family, bought the home in 1950 from Malcolm Moir, a predominant modernist architect who designed many of Canberra’s early buildings.The property has been tightly held by the Leonard family ever since. Now, the cottage is ready to make history with new owners, with help from Luton Property Dickson’s Melissa Martin-Smith and Simon Porter.“There is a lot of emotional connection to this home,” said selling agent Melissa Martin-Smith.“It’s been a home to a lot of happy memories.”<img alt="The interior.png" class="richtext-image full-width" height="531" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-04-13_at_12.55.23_pm.width-800.png" width="800">Selling agent Simon Porter said it is rare for see historic houses like <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/54-limestone-avenue-ainslie-act-2602-39206/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">54 Limestone Avenue</a> on the market.From its exterior, you can tell the property is a time warp to the mid 1920s. The original 1926 front door is striking and well placed amongst the manicured gardens.Inside, the property features high ceilings, large windows and exposed beams that give off a sense of space. There are three bedrooms, two-bathrooms, an ensuite, kitchen, living room, study, and a formal lounge room which opens out to the sprawling gardens and a lock-up garage.<img alt="The original door.png" class="richtext-image full-width" height="523" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-04-13_at_12.55.52_pm.width-800.png" width="800">“Because the block is so large, everywhere you look is so green,” said Ms Martin-Smith.The property was renovated in the mid-1970s to include an updated kitchen, additional bedroom and a small flat with an ensuite.Located in Ainslie’s Alt Crescent Heritage Precinct, Mr Porter said interested buyers do not have the option of demolishing the property and turning it into a mansion.<img alt="The manicured gardens.png" class="richtext-image full-width" height="531" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-04-13_at_12.56.40_pm.width-800.png" width="800">Perhaps that is a good thing. Homes that encapsulate the rich history of Canberra are diamonds in the rough these days.According to Zango data, the median sale price for a property in Ainslie is $900,000.With an original price tag of £1,250 in 1926, today the historic property has an auction price guide of $1.3 million. The cottage will head under the hammer on Wednesday 14 April at 5pm.You can view this beautiful historic home at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/54-limestone-avenue-ainslie-act-2602-39206/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">54 Limestone Avenue</a> in Ainslie online. For further information, contact <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/luton-dickson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Luton Dickson</a> sales agent <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/simon-porter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simon Porter</a> on 0418 453 950 or <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/melissa-martin-smith/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Melissa Martin-Smith</a> on 0412 765 198.

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28 O'Connell Street AINSLIE, ACT 2602 is for Sale on Zango

Franchise Owner, Licensed Agent & Auctioneer ACT/NSW

Stephen Bunday

AINSLIE

North Canberra

ACT & Surrounds

Set in the heart of Ainslie, this 1930's extended red brick character cottage is sure to excite. The bedrooms all have built in robes and the home has the features you would expect including timber floors, batten ceilings, picture rails and timber sash windows. The north facing windows in the living areas really trap that lovely winter sun. The home is set on a neatly landscaped 836m2 block, giving plenty of opportunity for further extensions. The brick garage features a climate controlled wine cellar, and it is all within easy walking distance of the Ainslie shops. EER:2.5

Cellar

Polished Timber Floors

An Ainslie Classic!

LJ Hooker Dickson

Population in Ainslie is 5189, with a median age of 41. This is slightly above the Canberra average of 40.5 and slightly below the national 41.6

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Compared to other areas, families (56%) are over represented and the amount of single parents lower than national average

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A majority of 71% live in a house. Households are 2.4 people on average, seems like Ainslie is the place to go for spacious living!

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Distance	School	Address
0.72 km	Ainslie North Primary	Majura Avenue, Ainslie
0.72 km	Northside Primary Introductory English Centre (at North Ainslie Primary School)	Majura Avenue, Ainslie
0.94 km	Emmaus Christian School	Davenport Street, Dickson
1.03 km	Merici College	Wise Street, Braddon
1.11 km	Daramalan College	Cowper Street, Dickson
1.49 km	Dickson College	Phillip Avenue, Dickson
1.49 km	Secondary Introductory English Centre (at Dickson College)	Phillip Avenue, Dickson
1.52 km	Ainslie School	Donaldson Street, Braddon
1.59 km	Alternative Education Program/Dickson College	Phillip Avenue, Dickson
1.74 km	Lyneham High	Goodwin Street, Lyneham

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