#soldbysally #soldbyash $1,400,000

This lovely three bedroom home sits gracefully on a quiet tree-lined street at the high end of O'Connor, with north eastern views across roof and tree tops. With elegant lines, rich period character, warm timber and contrasting pops of colour, the home is artfully unique. Cedar doors at the rear of the open plan living space extend the home into the garden and the sweeping views.

The facade of the house is a combo of raw brick and painted timber and its low form is typical of the modernist era. The front and rear glazing are so perfectly in balance you can see clean through the house to the established trees beyond. This clear sight line makes the house seem almost transparent – a feeling of floating, a lightness of being within the landscape.

The front door opens onto an elegant foyer which creates a small junction between the living area and the hall that leads to the south and the three bedrooms, bathroom and toilet. Original hardwood floors run the length of the house and a high single line of book shelving beckons you to the bedrooms – each a gorgeous blush of different colour with leafy outlooks. The large master bedroom looks out to an Olive tree.

The updated bathroom and separate toilet are perfectly preserved, thier 50s charm extending to the earthy, Italian, golden toned, round floor tiles.

To the left of the foyer there is the large, open living, dining, kitchen which gives a felt experience of expansion and celebration as the lofty heights of the vaulted ceilings and vastness of over-sized glazings sweep your spirit up and out. The north east facing aspect of this cosy yet open space, graces the room with light. The original open fire with long timber mantle and vintage tiled detail is perfect for romantic winter evenings. This is a space to eat, share, celebrate, be, create and watch the weather and colours change with the seasons.

The kitchen, tucked into the corner, with its sky blue counter tops contrasted with earthy artisan tiled splash back, evokes whimsy and delight.

Cedar doors open out to a deck, with climbing potato and jasmine vines overlooking established sour cherry, fig and apple trees. Secluded yet elevated, there is plenty of room on the deck for entertaining and enjoying the views. A wonderfully preserved, iconic hills hoist graces one side of the garden.

Relaxed yet curated – walls adorned with art, the hallway lined with books – this has been home to award winning poet, KA Nelson for many years. Her literary agent famously described this house as 'a warm hug'. She remembers raising the roof here, with book launches and poetry readings.

Simple yet unabashedly special, 8 Quandong Street, extends its hand to you, as if it knows its own flare – daring you to align yourself with its robust simplicity and pared back qualities, to delight in its serenity – to live lightly within, yet removed, from the hustle and bustle of the nearby city.

Quandong is a sought-after, leafy street close to O'Connor reserve and walking distance to the fabulous O'Connor and Lyneham shops. The central locale of this beautiful inner north suburb connects you to a lively mix of independent cafes, restaurants and shops while 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.

features
.updated three bedroom home in coveted Quandong Street
.wonderful light-filled interiors with large windows providing connectedness between living spaces and the garden
.updated, open plan kitchen with gas cooking, dishwasher and plenty of storage
.three spacious bedrooms, two with built in robes
.updated bathroom with feature Italian tiles
.ducted gas heating
.reverse cycle heating and cooling in living
.feature woodfire place
.single carport with storage
.established, rambling gardens with productive vegetable patch and fruit trees
.unbeatable location, established leafy street in O'Connor, within proximity to city, public transport, O'Connor Shops, Lyneham Shops, O'Connor cooperative early childhood school, Turner and Lyneham PS and Lyneham HS, parkland and scout hall and inner north bike path the end of the street
.10 minute walk to the light rail

.built 1957
.EER: 3
.land Size: 670m2
.living: 103m2 (approx)
.ucv: $762,000
.rates: $4,921