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If you’d like 637 hectares of protected nature reserve at your front doorstep, this home at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/95-duffy-street-ainslie-act-2602-97510/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">95 Duffy Street</a> in Ainslie will have you reaching for your walking shoes on a regular basis.A masterpiece of solar passive architectural excellence, this property has been meticulously crafted by renowned Canberra architect Ric Butt of Strine Environments (formerly Strine Design).<img alt="95-duffy-street-ainslie-act-2602-97510-image-0-20240314004752113707-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/95-duffy-street-ainslie-act-2602-97510-image-0.width-800_DosAOVq.jpg" width="800">Sales agent <a href="/agents/stephen-bunday/">Stephen Bunday</a> from <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/lj-hooker-dickson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LJ Hooker Dickson</a> said the house had some notable special features, including its energy efficiency, the location and its unique appearance.“It’s a favourite with nature lovers and bushwalkers. The easy access here to Mt Ainslie makes it hard to believe that you are on the fringe of a capital city,” he said.He said the house had some very interesting shapes.“It is a big house and the use of concrete form in the build has allowed for beautiful curves and lesser-used geometric shapes, as well as adding to the energy efficiency.“It was architect-designed, and you know it’s different from the moment you see it from the street. It’s certainly not your standard box on a box, that’s for sure.”<img alt="95-duffy-street-ainslie-act-2602-97510-image-0-20240314004753933809-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/95-duffy-street-ainslie-act-2602-97510-image-0.width-800_r1k1hGs.jpg" width="800">Ric Butt is celebrated for his commitment to sustainable design and has employed his extensive knowledge of solar passive concepts to produce a home that is highly energy efficient and aesthetically interesting.There’s so much to love about the house, but from the inspections so far, Stephen said its location in Ainslie was proving a significant drawcard.“The Ainslie Nature Reserve is straight across the road and the home is located more towards the city end of Ainslie, which means you could walk into Braddon quite easily if you wanted to.“One of the joys of living in Ainslie is the shops. They are the best in Canberra by far, and people come from far and wide to visit the area and eat at places like Edgar’s Inn, Breizh Cafe, and the two-hatted restaurant Pilot.”He admitted finding a car park can often be a challenge, but that shouldn’t pose a problem to the new owners of 95 Duffy Street, who will be able to leave their cars at home and explore on foot.“That’s another rarity,” said Stephen. “The property has a triple garage.“Often, people looking in Ainslie will be prepared to compromise on garaging to live in the suburb as many of the older houses only have a carport or a small metal garage.“This has plenty of room for three vehicles. It is a genuine triple garage, and there is also some workshop and storage space.”Big is a theme here. The beautiful big front doors are bespoke, designed and hung by renowned timber recycler Thor Diesendorf of Thor’s Hammer fame.<img alt="95-duffy-street-ainslie-act-2602-97510-image-0-20240314004752529592-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/95-duffy-street-ainslie-act-2602-97510-image-0.width-800_gHpDFQV.jpg" width="800">“There’s lots of space here. There are really high ceilings, big rooms and loads of natural light,” said Stephen.“Five bedrooms and a triple garage, there really aren’t many properties in the area that offer that.”There are also three bathrooms.Duette honeycomb blinds and remote-controlled ‘Big Ass Fans’ contribute to comfort and energy efficiency. In slab heating ensures warmth during the colder months, and while the solar passive design of the home means you will likely never use it, there is also a reverse-cycle air conditioning system in the living area.The kitchen is equipped with European appliances, including a pyrolytic 900 mm Smeg oven. Storage is abundant, including a dedicated all-year-round cool space for wines.Additional features include a back-to-base alarm system, internal/external sound system and adjustable hanging artwork system lit with CR197 Unios track lights.“There are fully established, private, low maintenance gardens outside, and due to its size, there won’t be hours and hours needed in its upkeep. I think the new owners here will be spending more time bush walking or mountain bike riding across the road.”95 Duffy Street, Ainslie goes to auction Saturday 6th April at 11:30am.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/95-duffy-street-ainslie-act-2602-97510/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/step-through-the-thors-hammer-doors-into-a-blend-of-geometric-design-and-beauty/754896" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the RiotACT</a>

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If you have a toddler who rises early (like I do) then by 8am you’re desperate for: a) a really good coffee and 2) somewhere to take them to wear them out before their lunchtime nap.Great coffee is easy to find in Canberra but where are the places little ones have just as much fun? Here’s our round-up of venues that manage to combine outstanding coffee and even better play options.Did we miss any?<h3 data-block-key="5v3ok">Gang Gang Cafe and Bar</h3><h4 data-block-key="a4bl">Located at Downer Shopping Centre, 4/2 Frencham Place, Downer</h4><img alt="gang gang" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/gang_gang.width-800.jpg" width="800">In Downer, GangGang kicks goals for brekky and lunch – but only takes cards. Across at Downer Oval, you’ve got the playground, the dirt tracks and the fields. We flew kites on the oval two weekends ago. It was perfect.<h3 data-block-key="8gnue">A Bite to Eat</h3><h4 data-block-key="aj8vn">Located at Chifley Shops, 8 Chifley Place, Chifley</h4><img alt="chifley" class="richtext-image full-width" height="640" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/chifley.width-800.jpg" width="480">I’m a big fan of A Bite to Eat: the coffee is good, the food is gluten free and Chifley Play Space is a good post-banana bread bribe. The only catch is that the playground isn’t fenced, so it’s great for the big kids but you’ll need to keep a very close eye on the little ones.<h3 data-block-key="b4smp">Wildflour Artisan Bakery &amp; Cafe</h3><h4 data-block-key="f0bln">Located at 8 Townsville Street, Fyshwick</h4><img alt="wildflour" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/wildflour.width-800.jpg" width="800">I was buying a lemon meringue croissant from one of the best bakeries in the capital when I happily discovered a fenced playground out the back with a cubby house, slides and a swing. Sitting under the shaded outside seating watching my toddler was bliss. (Until she wanted some of my croissant and things got very, very sticky.)<h3 data-block-key="2alks">Ainslie Bakehouse</h3><h4 data-block-key="bgpfe">Located at Ainslie Shops, 1/5 Edgar Street, Ainslie</h4><img alt="1024px-Corroboree_Park,_Ainslie,_Australian_Capital_Territory" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/1024px-Corroboree_Park_Ainslie_Australian_Capi.width-800.jpg" width="800">If you’ve got a child obsessed with bike, skateboard or scooter riding, Ainslie is a total winner. Hit up Ainslie Bakehouse or Edgar’s for a huge coffee and then ride the paths of the amazing Corroboree Park. Pro tip: take a basketball for the big kids.<h3 data-block-key="a2pku">Frankies at Forde</h3><h4 data-block-key="85l9s">Located at Forde Shopping Centre,1/26 Francis Forde Boulevard, Forde</h4><img alt="frankies" class="richtext-image full-width" height="450" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/frankies.width-800.jpg" width="800">In Gungahlin, grab a Halloumi Stack or Brekky Nachos at Frankies at Forde before ducking across the road to the playground. (The real doozy in north Canberra, though, is the park at Moncrieff! It’s epic! Head there and Uber your coffee directly to you! I did!)

5 places for amazing coffee (and even better play options for the kids)

There’s little imagination needed for this leafy cottage on one of Canberra&#x27;s most famous streets. Despite its modest facade, <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/42-cowper-street-ainslie-act-2602-88746/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">42 Cowper Street, Ainslie</a>, covers a huge block within the heritage-listed precinct with taste and plenty of functionality.Sales agent <a href="/agents/holly-komorowski/">Holly Komorowski</a> says it was the tree-lined street, blanketed in shade by overhanging branches that touch in the middle, that first impressed her when she viewed the home.<div>
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As you turn into the driveway, which stretches up to the double bay garage in the back corner of the property, a hedge along the footpath hides a blossoming crab-apple tree just before the front door, making a “very pretty facade”.“When you first walk in and look down the hallway, which is quite wide, you have a symmetrical view directly through the kitchen to a window out the back garden,” Holly says.<img alt="42-cowper-street-ainslie-act-2602-88746-image-0-20231019031643558606-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/42-cowper-street-ainslie-act-2602-88746-image-.width-800.jpg" width="800">“I was there on the weekend and there was a couple at the back with their little toddler playing on the equipment in the back corner. It was the perfect sort of lovely family scene, which I thought was a really wonderful feature in making the house feel so connected throughout.”According to Holly, the home’s floorplan is designed to be flexible, making it great for families.<img alt="42-cowper-street-ainslie-act-2602-88746-image-0-20231019031644631143-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/42-cowper-street-ainslie-act-2602-88746-image-.width-800_8AgVIw6.jpg" width="800">The master bedroom is separate from the other three designated bedrooms, so there’s more than enough privacy as children get older. Next to the dining area is a large rumpus room, which could also be used as a second living room.The main living areas and the extension at the rear of the home are north-east facing, so there’s a great deal of unobstructed natural light pouring in throughout the day.<img alt="42-cowper-street-ainslie-act-2602-88746-image-0-20231019031645198474-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/42-cowper-street-ainslie-act-2602-88746-image-.width-800_cW9gAWy.jpg" width="800">“But the plantings in the garden are strategically placed so they provide protection in the summer with lots of shady areas,” Holly says.Two things the current owners love about living in the house are its location and its size. Positioned on a 1045sqm block, the property provides a rare opportunity to have a backyard and yet live super close to the city centre. The property has Ainslie shops right behind it, Dickson shops down the street, and straight through the football club is Braddon.<img alt="42-cowper-street-ainslie-act-2602-88746-image-0-20231019031647157134-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/42-cowper-street-ainslie-act-2602-88746-image-.width-800_ythUsrO.jpg" width="800">The home is surrounded by other heritage listed properties.“So the street is going to remain consistent and people are really sympathetic to the precinct’s past,” Holly says.“When the vendors secured the property a couple of years ago, it was a very modest cottage and just a small footprint on an extremely large block. So it gave them the opportunity to do a significant extension and renovation over the last 10 years.”<img alt="42-cowper-street-ainslie-act-2602-88746-image-0-20231019031650767928-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/42-cowper-street-ainslie-act-2602-88746-image-.width-800_LTNESyD.jpg" width="800">In the past year, Holly says more strength has come into the Ainslie market, with a number of sales giving confidence to those looking to secure a spot in the north. Most recently, a heritage home with similar dimensions sold for $2.15 million in the neighbouring Gray Park heritage precinct.“It demonstrates that location and homes of character are well sought-after, and this one has both.”42 Cowper Street will be auctioned at 12.30pm on Saturday 11 November 2023.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/42-cowper-street-ainslie-act-2602-88746/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/see-the-light-with-heritage-listed-home-of-character-in-ainslie/715324" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Riotact</a>.

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78 Majura Avenue AINSLIE, ACT 2602 is for Sale on Zango

Franchise Owner, Licensed Agent & Auctioneer ACT/NSW

Stephen Bunday

AINSLIE

North Canberra

ACT & Surrounds

The owners of this 3 bedroom, 2 storey character duplex have already bought, so now must sell come auction day, which means that this perfect Ainslie entry level opportunity presents itself. There's a renovated kitchen, polished floors, private gardens & great garaging . Hurry to Inspect! EER:2

Unimproved Land Value:$274,000
Land Tax:$2405.48

For further information please contact Stephen Bunday on 0416 014 431 or Andrew Greenberger on 0400 819 650

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Close to schools

Close to Transport

Fenced Back Yard

Lounge

Polished Timber Floors

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They've Gone And Bought a Bigger Home!

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

Your new suburb is established

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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78 Majura Avenue AINSLIE, ACT 2602

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Distance	School	Address
0.42 km	Emmaus Christian School	Davenport Street, Dickson
0.45 km	Daramalan College	Cowper Street, Dickson
0.45 km	Ainslie North Primary	Majura Avenue, Ainslie
0.45 km	Northside Primary Introductory English Centre (at North Ainslie Primary School)	Majura Avenue, Ainslie
1.09 km	Lyneham High	Goodwin Street, Lyneham
1.13 km	Merici College	Wise Street, Braddon
1.38 km	Secondary Introductory English Centre (at Dickson College)	Phillip Avenue, Dickson
1.38 km	Dickson College	Phillip Avenue, Dickson
1.39 km	St Joseph's Primary	Boronia Drive, O'Connor
1.50 km	Alternative Education Program/Dickson College	Phillip Avenue, Dickson

78 Majura Avenue AINSLIE, ACT 2602

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