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There is a gentle grace to the iconic 1960s homes that populate Downer - an undeniable soul.

In a world of rapid change, there is something nourishing about a classic home, slow built with quality materials and beautiful detailing. Lovingly tended and immaculately preserved this quality four-bedroom ensuite home has stood the test of time. Heartfelt and bright, the home seems to hold the precious spirit of the area's past.

Resting on a cul-de-sac, not far from Melba St Park and the famous Gang Gang Café and Bar, the home is ideally placed within a quiet pocket of the dynamic inner north. It is an easy stroll to the Dickson Precinct and moments to the exciting shops and restaurants of Braddon.

Treasured Canberra reds, terracotta roof and banks of crisp white timber casement windows paint a pretty picture. An ancient blue spruce shelters and shades, bountiful garden beds edge soft lawn, with a brick flower box neatly trimming the covered porch. The original front door with centred handle opens to a small, tiled space with handsome integrated joinery - a pleasing nook to hang winter coats…a lovely pause as you enter the home.

An open living and dining area frames garden views to both east and west, ensuring a continuous stream of warming light. Original corner cabinetry is the perfect spot for displaying well-chosen objects…the whole home a superb stage for mid-century furniture, gorgeous textiles, and art.

Banks of avocado green cabinets, ribboned glass shelving and a large picture window fill the kitchen with colour, heart-warming vintage appeal. With its picture-perfect views to pops of lime green foliage, and easy merge to alfresco dining, it really is the cheery heart of the home.

Timber joinery injects the master bedroom with vintage flair and there is the convenience of an ensuite bathroom. Flowing to second living area, this quiet space could be opened up or kept how it is…either way it would make a wonderful parent's retreat. A mid-century built-in-cabinet occupies one wall and there is romantic drift via glass sliders to the dappled shade of the garden.

A trio of welcoming bedrooms take in the colours and textures of the outdoors via large picture windows. All three bedrooms are amenable to the family bathroom and separate toilet. The original bathroom is a celebration of its era with its pink pedestal basin and tub, shell wall hung soap holders and original mosaic tiles in a mix of baby blues and silvery grey.

Downer is an established, family-friendly suburb, with ample green spaces and close proximity to the lively Dickson and Braddon precincts. The home is close to Downer playing fields, Melba Street Park, and Downer Micro-Forest. The local Downer shops are not far, with local favourites including - Gang Gang Café and Bar and the recently opened Cranky's bike shop. The home is walking distance to schools and transport, including the light rail, whisking you straight to the CBD, which is an easy 13 minutes by car.

features.

.gorgeous 1960s red brick cottage with immaculate established gardens in the heart of the coveted inner north
.ideally placed on a quiet cul-de-sac, moments from the Dickson precinct and surrounded by green areas
.beautifully preserved original timber cabinetry and joinery
.4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
.ideal spatial arrangement with master bedroom sequestered on the northern side of the home
.master bedroom with ensuite, flowing to the second living area and garden
.northeast facing, open living and dining flowing to sunny kitchen
.original kitchen in beautiful condition flowing to alfresco dining
.bedroom one with timber built-in-robe
.bedroom two with built-in-robe
.bedroom three overlooking side and rear garden
.gorgeous original family bathroom with separate toilet
internal laundry with direct garden access
.linen closet
.reverse cycle heating and cooling
.Rinnai Infinity instant gas hot water
.off-street parking bay
.concrete driveway ushering to remote control garage with 1.5 car space and ceiling hung storage shelf
.large corner block with a beautiful mix of exotics and natives, integrating with foliage shaped shrubbery and meandering paths to create a serene visual experience, a surrounding garden oasis

EER: 0
Living:120m2
Block size: 732m2 approx.
UV: $924,000
Land Rates: $4,122 approx. per annum